At the time the Constitution was written, America was ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: governed by the Articles of Confederation
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A. that a government be replaced if it violates people's rights B. consideration of the part of both parties C. a popularly elected head of government D. consent of the governed
During the Cold War, many terrorist organizations were characterized by Marxist ideology and an appeal to nationalism
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In drawing lessons from World War I, it is important to remember that today's world is different in what two important ways?
a. The world is unipolar, and the ideological acceptance of war is weaker. b. Nuclear weapons exist, and the world is unipolar. c. Nuclear weapons exist, and advances have been made in communications technologies. d. Nuclear weapons exist, and the ideological acceptance of war is weaker. e. Advances have been made in communications technologies, and the ideological acceptance of war is weaker.
Which of the following statements represents an informal method used to adapt the Constitution?
A) The Supreme Court creates a specialized court to review requests for wiretapping suspected terrorists. B) The Supreme Court makes recess appointments to lower federal courts when the president delays confirmation of appointees. C) The president delegates to a federal agency the power to write regulations. D) Congress suspends civil liberties in a time of war. E) Congress passes a law that regulates business conducted between different states because of the commerce clause.