State curricular guidelines for local school districts are called _____

When President Lincoln instituted a blockade of southern ports, thereby committing an act of war, he did so

A) under his constitutional power as commander in chief. B) under emergency powers granted by the Constitution. C) under his constitutional power to tax and spend for the general welfare. D) by claiming inherent powers to preserve the Union. E) constitutionally with the authority of Congress.

In recent years __________ has come to dominate the Republican Party

a. a large contingent of "moderates" b. a group of former Democrats c. a bloc of conservative Christians d. leadership from the national party e. the resurgent "Liberal" wing of the party