Which of the following was a key part of the government formed under the Articles of Confederation?
a. the electoral college
b. direct election of members of Congress by the people
c. a strong national government
d. shared powers between the national and state governments
Answer: d. shared powers between the national and state governments
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It has been said that there is and ever present gap between this country's _______ and _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements is true of the history of American political parties?
A) Political parties were embraced by America's founding fathers as a necessary element of a functioning democracy. B) The role of political parties was clearly defined by America's founders. C) Two major political factions were formed in America even before the Constitution was ratified. D) Throughout the course of American history, the major political parties have not changed their ideologies. E) The Democratic Party was the first political party in America.