Discuss the demographic makeup of Congress and how it compares to the United States as a whole.  What differences are there and what effects might these differences have?

Which of the following statements about civil liberties is accurate?

a. They have always had a prominent role in national discussions. b. Their expansion is often controversial. c. They can only be extended through legislative action. d. Civil liberties receive much less attention than civil rights.

If greenhouse gas emissions are a global concern, why doesn't each nation simply reduce its emissions?

A. There is no popular support for such reductions in any country. B. There is no way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without imposing significant costs on citizens. C. The uncertainty that other nations will follow suit. D. Democratic states are willing to make changes, but there are fears that dictators could demand unreasonable concessions to follow suit.