The framers of the Articles of Confederation wanted the new government they formed to be a republic. What characterizes a republic?
a. Power is held by God.
b. Power is held by a small, elite group of people.
c. Power is held by the people and their representatives.
d. Power is held by the government.
c. Power is held by the people and their representatives.
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Slow growth forces had their earliest influence in
a. elderly communities. b. minority communities. c. southern communities. d. university communities.
Which is NOT a challenge that OPEX faces in order to maintain high prices for its oil?
A. maintain a balance between production levels and prices to discourage alternative energy source development B. encourage dependence on OPEC as a primary source of energy C. diversify its markets D. develop strategies that manage the impact of political and military unrest on the ability to provide oil to the marketplace
A generation or two ago, one correctly thought of more-developed countries as the locales of the world's largest metropolitan areas, or
a. exurbs. b. suburbs. c. urban agglomerations. d. Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Members of Congress vote based on the following:
a. cues from similar legislators. b. the wishes of their party. c. the wishes of their constituents. d. all of the above. e. none of the above