Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs?
(1 point)
Responses
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
voting
voting
free speech
free speech
trial by jury
trial by jury
running for office
running for office
freedom of contract
freedom of contract
pursuit of happiness
The two rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are:
- free speech
- trial by jury
What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
(1 point)
Responses
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.