12.) which aspect of the sec is chairperson white describing when she speaks about one rule the SEC puts in place for companies to follow?
A. its independence from Congress
B. its judicial-like power
C. its legislative-like power
D. its relationship with Congress
13.) An official representative of the Unites States appointed by the president to represent the nation in matters of diplomacy is called?
A. a commandant
B. an ambassador
C. a foreign national
D. the secretary of state
14.) Which of the following are true about the Electoral College? Choose all that apply
A. State legislatures creates laws that determine how members of the Electoral College are chosen.
B. The Electoral College forms a compromise between the small and the large population states.
C. The Electoral College gives Congress more control over the president.
D. The Electoral College meets at their state capitols to cast their votes.
15.) Complete the excerpt.
"The American people expect the government, through agencies such as the National Security Agency (NSA), to collect and analyze a vast array of information and to keep the country safe from terrorists attacks. At the same time, however, Americans expect
A.) defense spending to be cut
B.) a right to privacy
C.) the U.S. to avoid engaging in espionage.
D.) full disclosure of all NSA activities