英美国家历史与文化答案.docx

Revised by BLUE on the afternoon of December 12,2020.
英美国家历史与文化答案
Chapter 1 Land and History
Choose the 的大海。他真正想表达的是他热爱美国内在的氛围，内在的精神那就是在美国这片土地上他可以自由的呼吸，有尊严的生活。
Chapter 2 Government and Politics
Choose the most appropriate answer to each question or statement.(5 points for each)
Congress can override the president’s vote by a ___vote. A
two-thirds B. Three-fourths C. Single majority D. four-fifths
There are currently ___Supreme Court justices on the bench. B
A. 7 B. 9 C. 11 D. 13
The Founders wanted the ___branch to be the dominant branch of the federal government. B
executive B. legislative C. Judicial D. media
Among the elected political officials, only___are elected by all citizens of the United States. C
Congressman B. Vice-president C. President D. State governors
What is the most important weapon in the hand of Supreme Court D
Veto B. Overriding a veto C. Impeachment D. Judicial review.
Judge whether each statement is true(T) or false (F). (5 points for each)
___F_ African American had the rights to vote in 1776.
__F__For the United States, one of the basic principles is socialist democracy.
__T__American president has no vote in congress.
__F__Most of the bills introduced to Congress can eventually become law.
_F__Wilson succeeded to persuade Congress to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
Translate the English passage into Chinese.
Whatever changes in Obama’s handling of foreign affairs, one thing to be sure about is that the changes are tactical in nature. Many of the goals pursued by the Bush administration remain unchanged. First, America will lead. As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton put it, “The question is not whether our nation can or should lead, but how it will lead in the 21st century.” Second, export of democracy will continue, but less with the help of bayonet. Third, military strength and use of force are important. “We will not hesitate to defend our frie