Which of the following is a document that allows the punishment of an individual, in-cluding the death sentence, without a trial?

What is known as an agreement among members of a society to form and recognize the authority of a centralized government that is empowered to make and enforce laws governing the members of that society?

a. a government b. an incorporation c. a social contract d. a monopoly e. a political party

Evan Thomas describes former House Majority Tom DeLay as

a. an idealist who lacked the will to reward his friends and punish his enemies. b. a liberal Republican in a party that was becoming increasingly conservative. c. skilled at enforcing party loyalty in the handing out of favors to lobbyists and influence peddlers. d. President Clinton’s key congressional ally on his health care reform bill.