What action did Illinois governor George Ryan take in reference to the death penalty?
a) He reinstated it, citing disturbing increases in violent crime since it was outlawed. b) He imposed a moratorium on it, citing a shameful record of putting innocent people on death row. c) He prohibited it for minors under 18, citing improvements in rehabilitation programs for minors. d) He prohibited it for people judged mentally incompetent, citing objections by the public to executing people with diminished capacity.
What was the catalyst for the growth of what Richard Nixon called the silent majority?
A) A continuation of interest in the already prominent conservative Christian movement
B) A reaction against a culture of dissent, upheaval, and cultural adventurism
C) Growing acceptance of cultures of mediation and silence associated with eastern religions
D) An expanding discontentment with family values
How is trust in others crucial to a healthy business environment?
A) Less business is possible when trust in others is involved, but those involved tend to be
happier.
B) The greater trust one has in their collaborators, the more monetary success they will achieve.
C) One can do more and better business with people you trust.
D) Trust in others leads to greater inventiveness.
What is the consequence of people demanding their rights in the absence of a corresponding sense of responsibility?
A) Demands on government become impossible.
B) A decline in business always results.
C) The growth of distrust in government fades.
D) Volunteerism grows.
The sudden rise of __________ is seen by some people as an indication that Americans remain willing to form associations.
A) sports culture
B) the Tea Party
C) white supremacy
D) PTAs
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