One of the most controversial of British revenue laws of the 1760s was the ______, which attempted to raise money through direct taxes on almost everything involved in trade.

Crime by youths accounts for a substantial share of all crime. In 2003, 27.5 percent of the arrests for violent and property crimes were of persons under age eighteen

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

The Founders-and George Washington in particular-thought of political parties as

A. the primary means of communication between voters and representatives. B. "factions" motivated by ambition and self-interest. C. a necessary element of the democratic political process. D. a useful device for purposes of recruitment. E. the logical result of republican principles.