The document that established a league of friendship among the states and granted some fundamental powers to Congress was
A) the present Constitution.
B) the Articles of Confederation.
C) the Declaration of Independence.
D) the Mayflower Compact.
E) the Magna Carta.
Question -2-Efforts to restrict lobbying, such as the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, have been a challenge because
A) lobbyists often find loopholes in lobbying legislation.
B) members of Congress refuse to move forward with lobbying reforms.
C) the public generally opposes legislation aimed at restricting lobbying.
D) the president often opposes lobbying restrictions.
E) reforms have directly resulted in increased taxes, which are politically unpopular.
Question -3-Which of the following is a correct statement describing the structure of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
A) Congress was unicameral, with each state regardless of size having one vote.
B) The most important decisions required the consent of nine states.
C) There was no national system of courts.
D) All of the above.
E) It was quite successful.
Question -4-The scandal involving corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff
A) did not result in any criminal charges.
B) defrauded American Indian tribes and led to charges of corruption against public officials.
C) was limited only to Abramoff's ties with Republicans.
D) was generally overlooked by Congress and the president.
E) resulted in the resignation of the Speaker of the House and key staffers.
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