- 17.Why is civility important in discussions and debates about conflicting democratic values in a representative democracy?
- 3 Multiple Choice 1 point Which of the following is NOT a type of collective behavior? Riots Crowds Political Campaigns Social Movements
- The Oil Price Safeguard Act would help to moderate sharp spikes in oil and gas prices caused by price fixing and production quotas through the judicious use of our enormous petroleum reserves. The global oil market is dominated by an international cartel with the ability to dramatically affect the price of oil. The eleven -member countries...supply over 40 percent of the world's oil and possess 78% of the world's total proven crude oil reserves.Their control of the world's oil supply allows these countries to collude to drive up the price of oil. -Senator Susan Collins, speech on the Senate floor 4.In this excerpt Senator Collins proposed legislation intended to address - A. Iraqi aggression against neighboring countries B.The refusal of the Israeli government to recognize Palestine C. The collective economic power of OPEC member nations D. The formation of a military coalition among Arab states
- Ix - Life - Liberty - Pursuit of Happiness What would be the BEST title for this list? A "The Constitution" B "Unalienable Rights" C "The Bill of Rights" D "The First Amendment"
- Separation of Powers A. rve Got the Power! Match each responsibility of the president and vice president with the correct power or duty found in the Constitution. President's Responsibilities. 1. Lead weekly meetings where I ask the leaders of executive branch departments for advice on how to handle the country's most difficult problems. 2. Go to Congress and give my yearly "State of the Union" speech on what's happening in the U.S. 3. Decide whether to approve or reject a bill that Congress has sent me. 4. Follow the Constitution and the law even if I disagree with it. 5. Decide whether to send more troops into war knowing that some will die, but it will keep the country safe. 6. Make sure the Department of Homeland Security properly carries out new airport safety laws that will anger some travelers. 7. Hold a press conference where I ask Congress to spend more money on space exploration. 8. Decide whether to let someone out of prison based on the prisoner's good conduct and particular circumstances 9. Negotiate an agreement with another country that would lower the taxes you both add to the sale of imported items. 10. Choose a new Supreme Court justice to replace one who is retiring. Vice President's Responsibilities. 11. Take over as president if Im needed. 12. Act as leader of the Senate. 13. Cast a tiebreaking vote in the Senate. 14. Work with the president to run the executive branch. Powers & Duties Listed in the Constitution: A. Power to carry out the laws B. Must protect and defend the Constitution C. Commander in Chief of the military D. Elected with the president to hold office in the executive branch E. May ask advisors, who lead parts of the government, for their opinion on different issues F. Is the president of the Senate G. Pardon someone for a crime, canceling their punishment H. Make treaties with other countries (with Senate approval) I. Take office as president if the current president dies, resigns, or is unable to do the job J. Choose new Supreme Court justices (with Senate approval) K. Make recommendations to Congress about what laws are needed L. Update Congress on how things are going in the country M. Sign (approve) or veto (reject) bills from Congress N. Can vote in the Senate if the senators are equally divided on a vote
