Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Enlightenment?

a. The Enlightenment emerged in the late seventeenth century in Europe.
b. The Enlightenment has shaped the political philosophy of liberal democracy, democratic socialism, and communism.
c. The Enlightenment was built on a strong commitment to freedom, reason, and progress.
d. The culture of the Enlightenment has been criticized as naive and unrealistic.


a. The Enlightenment emerged in the late seventeenth century in Europe.

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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What type of group is a trade association?

a. a governmental unit b. a public interest group c. an economic interest group d. a labor union

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If Congress passes a spending bill that provides $2 million to the Department of Transportation, it is an example of a(n)

A) appropriation. B) reapportionment. C) alignment. D) earmark. E) cloture.

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Most democracies

A) elect their parliamentary leaders. B) have parliamentary systems. C) use presidential systems. D) have a unicameral legislature. E) have a president that is affiliated with a different political party than the one that dominates the legislature.

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