36.
In economic and legal senses, property is defined as
A.
land.
B.
material possessions.
C.
liquid or transferable capital assets.
D.
property, firms, or businesses.
E.
anything that can be owned.
37.
In a democracy, the idea of the consent of the governed argues that government power
A.
derives from the people’s consent.
B.
derives from its inherent right to promote law and order.
C.
is justified and necessary.
D.
derives from its security apparatus, particularly the army and the police force.
E.
is acceptable as long as individual rights are recognized.
38.
Which of the following statements about majority rule is NOT true?
A.
Only policies with 50 percent plus one vote are enacted.
B.
Only candidates with 50 percent plus one vote are elected.
C.
Political candidates in all democracies must win a majority of votes.
D.
Governments based on this rule believe in the right of self-governance.
E.
It is implicit within the concept of consent of the governed.
39.
Which of the liberties protected by the Constitution illustrates the intimate relationship between individual and community life favored by the Constitution’s framers?
A.
freedom of speech
B.
protection from search and seizure
C.
freedom of assembly
D.
freedom of religion
E.
right to bear arms
40.
In 2010, the population of the United States was
A.
134 million.
B.
230 million.
C.
281 million.
D.
307 million.
E.
322 million.