Senate confirmation of justices turned nasty in the late 1980s, after President Reagan's nomination of __________, which faced fierce opposition from liberals.

The statement that the "United States is the most powerful nation in the world" actually means that America can ________

a. influence any other country however it wishes b. force other countries to assist in rebuilding Haiti after its earthquake c. require elections for new government leaders in Iraq, Iran, and India d. set up oil pipelines under the Pacific Ocean e. none of the above is correct

Some transit-oriented approaches for relieving traffic congestion focus on building more highway lanes using

a. land purchases. b. "smart corridors." c. growth boundaries. d. revitalization.