Created in 1949, which alliance bound the United States to the military defense of Western Europe and placed it squarely at odds with the Soviet Union?

Which group of voters was most affected by passage of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment?

a. Southern Democrats b. Eighteen- to twenty-one-year-olds c. Women d. African Americans

What was the effect of many decisions of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Marshall, including McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden?

a. The actual power of the federal government increased significantly. b. The potential power of the federal government was broadened. c. The power of the federal government was dramatically limited. d. The power of the state governments was increased. e. Municipalities were granted more powers and responsibilities.