The Passion for Theories and Histories of Distinctive Eastern Cultures

question 4

True/False

The passion for theories and histories of distinctive Eastern cultures created broad interest in what contemporary 19th Europeans called the "Orient." The great power became political rivals in the areas of non-European cultures in North Africa,the eastern Mediterranean,the Arabian peninsula and eventually Asia.

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Definitions:

President's Veto

The power of the President to reject a bill passed by the Congress, preventing its enactment into law unless overridden by a two-thirds vote in both houses.

Two-Thirds Vote

A voting requirement that demands a proposal must receive at least two-thirds of the vote to be accepted or passed, commonly used in legislative bodies for significant decisions.

Party Unity

The cohesion and collective discipline of members of a political party, often in the context of voting or supporting party policies.

House

In the context of government, refers to a legislative body or chamber within a bicameral legislature, often the lower house.