Those bonds issued by state and local governments that are backed by the full faith and credit of the government that issued them are known as ________

What actions taken by George Washington gave his presidency added significance?

a. His political ambitions greatly expanded the powers of the presidency. b. His early actions served to establish important precedents that greatly increased the legitimacy of the office. c. His military leadership as president was critical during the War of 1812. d. His ambitions set up an early struggle between Congress and the presidency.

In response to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (McCain-Feingold Act), the United States Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), ruled that

a. limits cannot be placed upon candidates' contributions to their own campaigns b. independent campaign expenditures by corporations and unions are protected by the First Amendment c. limits on issue advertisements 90 days before an election are unconstitutional d. limits on campaign contributions by minors are constitutional under the First Amendment e. requiring endorsement statements in campaign advertisements is unconstitutional