It Is Important for Americans to Have Political Knowledge So

question 57

Multiple Choice

It is important for Americans to have political knowledge so that they will

• A)be able to determine who belongs and who does not belong.
• B)be better able to assess their own interests when making political choices.
• C)be better able to judge the legitimacy of other nations.
• D)feel a stronger sense of patriotism.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, involved in transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for the entire nervous system.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other nerve cells and are key players in neural communication.

Neuron

Morphologic and functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of the nerve cell body, the dendrites, and the axon; also called nerve cell.