How were decisions made under the Articles? What sorts of decisions were not made by the confederation? How did this system affect the war effort? How did it affect the conduct of the national and state governments once the war was over?

Identify three major criticisms both parties have leveled against the Obama administration

A) Over-spending, bailing out financial institutions, and complex healthcare reform B) Lax immigration policies, weak drug control, and failed national security policies C) Strict gun control laws, feeble immigration policies, and harsh healthcare mandates D) Frail drug policies, a weak handle on the terrorism threat, and ignorance of LGBTQ rights

To whom would the U.S. president most likely turn for advice during a rapidly developing national security crisis?

A. the secretary of state, since the Department of State carries out diplomatic affairs B. the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs C. the secretary of defense and possibly the national security adviser D. the secretary of defense, the national security adviser, and possibly the secretary of state