__________, who was initially hostile to the idea of a vigorous central government, concluded the Louisiana Purchase with France, which doubled the size of the United States and opened the continent for American settlement.

The textbook mentions the tensions within the American creed. Address what the two prominent sources of tension are in current American politics or society. How do you expect these tensions will be resolved, if at all?

What will be an ideal response?

Contractors and construction firms that benefit from programs included a state highway department's expenditures are best described as

a. clientele groups. b. political action committees. c. interest groups. d. government partners.