Dallas has suffered a major storm that has disabled electricity and kept emergency services from reaching the community. The governor has imposed curfews and restricted access to the city center to keep looting and riots from escalating

The governor has used his military power to institute _______.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


Answer: martial law

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If the Federal Reserve wanted to slow the rate of economic growth, it would most likely __________

a. encourage the president to lower taxes b. increase interest rates c. encourage the president to raise taxes d. increase the money supply e. lower interest rates

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The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) was formally established in

a. 1945. b. 1946. c. 1947. d. 1948. e. 1949.

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A legislature's oversight role includes all except which of the following functions?

a. Policy and program evaluation b. Legislative review of administrative rules c. Passing legislation to create a new executive branch department d. Review and control of federal funds

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