By 2012, There Were Approximately ________ PACs in the United

question 42

Multiple Choice

By 2012, there were approximately ________ PACs in the United States.

• A) 150
• B) 1,500
• C) 5,500
• D) 15,000
• E) 25,000

Understand the process and conditions that lead to a presidential election being decided by the House of Representatives.

Recognize the roles and responsibilities of the president in various capacities, such as head of state, chief executive, and commander-in-chief.

Comprehend the concept and implications of a pocket veto.

Identify the historical reasons behind amendments related to the Electoral College.

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Definitions:

Traitors

Individuals who betray trust or allegiance typically to their own country.

Confederacy

Refers to the Confederate States of America, a collection of 11 southern states that seceded from the United States from 1860 to 1865, leading to the American Civil War.

Union

An organization of workers formed to protect and advance their rights and interests; often related to labor rights and collective bargaining.

Civil Liberties

Individual rights protected by law from governmental infringement, including freedom of speech, right to privacy, and the right to a fair trial.