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Access YouTube and search for a video entitled: Let's get one thing straight! My name is Jaycee ...
Access YouTube and search for a video entitled: Let's get one thing straight! My name is Jaycee ...
 Access YouTube and search for a video entitled: Let's get one thing straight! My name is Jaycee Lee Dugard.
After watching the video, conduct a research on Jaycee Dugard.
Afterwards, discuss the following questions:
What went wro
Laura09   20   1 Reply
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One day ago
_________ lists the steps taken to ensure evidence is properly collected and preserved, and ...
_________ lists the steps taken to ensure evidence is properly collected and preserved, and ...
 _________ lists the steps taken to ensure evidence is properly collected and preserved, and possession is properly documented.
trinipeach11   34   3 Replies
2 days ago
Descriptions of political phenomena often lack _____.
Descriptions of political phenomena often lack _____.
   A. rationality
       B.  reasoning
       C.  theory
       D.  balance

for my political science class. Thanks!
yjmiller   26   1 Reply
3 days ago
What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian? Why? Along the same lines, what author
What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian? Why? Along the same lines, what author
What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian? Why? Along the same lines, what authoritarian states have been most likely to democratize? Under what circumstances does this democratization occur and why? Based on previous findings, des
yjmiller   31   1 Reply
3 days ago
What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian?
What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian?
What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian? Why? Along the same lines, what authoritarian states have been most likely to democratize? Under what circumstances does this democratization occur and why? Based on previous findings, des
SNOWWHITE79   2742   1 Reply
Easy
3 days ago
What is the role of a court reporter in a video conference deposition
What is the role of a court reporter in a video conference deposition
What is the of a court reporter in a video conference deposition?
ceclausell   36   1 Reply
5 days ago
Corrections in america
Corrections in america
“The concept of what works” reduces
   a. risk.
   b. recidivism.
   c. rigidity.
   d. reactivity.
The textbook I'm using is Corrections in America
lala!95   28   1 Reply
6 days ago
Russia’s homicide rate is slightly over 11 per 100,000, while China’s is a little over 1 per ...
Russia’s homicide rate is slightly over 11 per 100,000, while China’s is a little over 1 per ...
Russia’s homicide rate is slightly over 11 per 100,000, while China’s is a little over 1 per 100,000. Which sequence of comparative methods would be most helpful in discovering the causes of the difference and whether the causes are unique to Russia
DetroitRed   45   2 Replies
A week ago
In recent decades, leaders of China’s Communist Party have focused on winning the support ...
In recent decades, leaders of China’s Communist Party have focused on winning the support ...
In recent decades, leaders of China’s Communist Party have focused on winning the support of:
a.   workers, peasants and poor Chinese.
b.   peasants, ethnic minorities, and entrepreneurs.
c.   entrepreneurs, professionals, and ethnic minori
DetroitRed   28   2 Replies
A week ago
In a comparison of capabilities between Russia and China, Russia has a better _________ record, and ...
In a comparison of capabilities between Russia and China, Russia has a better _________ record, and ...
In a comparison of capabilities between Russia and China, Russia has a better _________ record, and China has a better _________ record.
a.   homicide; literacy
b.   infant mortality; literacy
c.   literacy; homicide
d.   democracy; infan
DetroitRed   39   2 Replies
A week ago
Among the surprising findings from a 2011 study about the Chinese political culture was the ...
Among the surprising findings from a 2011 study about the Chinese political culture was the ...
Among the surprising findings from a 2011 study about the Chinese political culture was the discovery that a very high percentage of Chinese agreed __________ and that they were __________.
a.   that corruption is not a big problem, satisfied with
DetroitRed   27   2 Replies
A week ago
The change in China’s Gini Index from 33 in the late 1970s to 45 in 2005 indicates that income ...
The change in China’s Gini Index from 33 in the late 1970s to 45 in 2005 indicates that income ...
The change in China’s Gini Index from 33 in the late 1970s to 45 in 2005 indicates that income distribution has become __________ and that China __________ income distributions in Asia.
a.   more equal, still has one of the most equal
b.   less
DetroitRed   44   2 Replies
A week ago
The National People’s Congress has:a.policy-making authority and operates within the Communist ...
The National People’s Congress has:a.policy-making authority and operates within the Communist ...
The National People’s Congress has:
a.   policy-making authority and operates within the Communist Party.
b.   little power and does not meet often.
c.   bicameral chambers and members that are directly elected.
d.   the same function as
DetroitRed   33   2 Replies
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China’s judicial system:a.is modeled after the British and American judicial systems.b.has a ...
China’s judicial system:a.is modeled after the British and American judicial systems.b.has a ...
China’s judicial system:
a.   is modeled after the British and American judicial systems.
b.   has a supreme court and appellate courts.
c.   has no system for judicial review.
d.   is independent from Communist party oversight.
DetroitRed   30   2 Replies
A week ago
During 1989, _____________ protests against corruption and government unresponsiveness occurred in ...
During 1989, _____________ protests against corruption and government unresponsiveness occurred in ...
During 1989, _____________ protests against corruption and government unresponsiveness occurred in _______________ Square.
a.   student-led, Tiananmen
b.   worker-led, Red
c.   military-led, Tiananmen
d.   minority group-led, Red
DetroitRed   31   2 Replies
A week ago
China’s economy with Chinese characteristics includes:a.using markets, closing poorly performing ...
China’s economy with Chinese characteristics includes:a.using markets, closing poorly performing ...
China’s economy with Chinese characteristics includes:
a.   using markets, closing poorly performing state enterprises, allowing farmers to own their land, and keeping a significant number of state enterprises.
b.   using markets, closing down
DetroitRed   33   2 Replies
A week ago
The __________ policy in China included ending collective farming, opening to world markets, and ...
The __________ policy in China included ending collective farming, opening to world markets, and ...
The __________ policy in China included ending collective farming, opening to world markets, and allowing private businesses.
a.   Great Leap Forward
b.   new economic thinking
c.   reform and opening
d.   special economic zones
DetroitRed   42   2 Replies
A week ago
The most far-reaching of Deng Xiaoping’s reforms was:a.deciding to end China’s isolationist ...
The most far-reaching of Deng Xiaoping’s reforms was:a.deciding to end China’s isolationist ...
The most far-reaching of Deng Xiaoping’s reforms was:
a.   deciding to end China’s isolationist foreign policy.
b.   economic reform that gave a greater role to markets and market incentives.
c.   introducing legal codes that gave Chinese ci
DetroitRed   25   2 Replies
A week ago
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement?a.China’s president is the head of ...
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement?a.China’s president is the head of ...
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement?
a.   China’s president is the head of state.
b.   China’s president is responsible for the day-to-day management of the government.
c.   China’s president is also the leader of the Communist
DetroitRed   27   2 Replies
A week ago
The most powerful institution in the Chinese Communist Party is the ___________.a.Politburob.Central ...
The most powerful institution in the Chinese Communist Party is the ___________.a.Politburob.Central ...
The most powerful institution in the Chinese Communist Party is the ___________.
a.   Politburo
b.   Central Committee
c.   National Party Congress
d.   State Council
DetroitRed   29   2 Replies
A week ago
Which Chinese leader returned from a humiliating fall from power to become China’s paramount ...
Which Chinese leader returned from a humiliating fall from power to become China’s paramount ...
Which Chinese leader returned from a humiliating fall from power to become China’s paramount leader in 1978?
a.   Deng Xiaoping
b.   Liu Shaoqi
c.   Hu Jintao
d.   Wen Jiabao
DetroitRed   30   2 Replies
A week ago
The goal of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution was to:a.rapidly modernize China’s ...
The goal of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution was to:a.rapidly modernize China’s ...
The goal of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution was to:
a.   rapidly modernize China’s agriculture and industry.
b.   rapidly improve workers’ educational levels.
c.   eliminate traces of capitalism and remake citizens’ thinking along
DetroitRed   47   2 Replies
A week ago
The principle that when it comes to economic policy what matters is what works, or “It doesn’t ...
The principle that when it comes to economic policy what matters is what works, or “It doesn’t ...
The principle that when it comes to economic policy what matters is what works, or “It doesn’t matter if a cat is white or black as long as it catches the mouse,” represents the views of which Chinese leader?
a.   Mao Zedong
b.   Deng Xiaoping
DetroitRed   27   2 Replies
A week ago
The Great Leap Forward in China was:a.a successful effort to improve peasants’ standard of ...
The Great Leap Forward in China was:a.a successful effort to improve peasants’ standard of ...
The Great Leap Forward in China was:
a.   a successful effort to improve peasants’ standard of living.
b.   a successful effort to accelerate industrial development.
c.   a successful effort to improve peasants’ lives and industrial growth r
DetroitRed   30   2 Replies
A week ago
Which of the following statements about the civil war in China in the 1930s is not correct?a.The ...
Which of the following statements about the civil war in China in the 1930s is not correct?a.The ...
Which of the following statements about the civil war in China in the 1930s is not correct?
a.   The political parties in the civil war were the Chinese Communist Party and the Guomindang Party.
b.   The leaders of the two parties were Mao Zedo
DetroitRed   29   2 Replies
A week ago
Russian political culture differs most strongly from that of China on the issue ...
Russian political culture differs most strongly from that of China on the issue ...
Russian political culture differs most strongly from that of China on the issue of:
a.   nationalism.
b.   having a history of authoritarian rule.
c.   tolerance of free speech.
d.   government responsibility for providing for everyone.
DetroitRed   25   2 Replies
A week ago
Russian authorities have not tilted the electoral rules toward their ruling party by:a.making it ...
Russian authorities have not tilted the electoral rules toward their ruling party by:a.making it ...
Russian authorities have not tilted the electoral rules toward their ruling party by:
a.   making it difficult for opposition parties to find financing.
b.   making it difficult for opposition parties to register as recognized parties.
c.
DetroitRed   28   2 Replies
A week ago
Politics in Russia is largely about:a.struggles between regions and the state over regions’ ...
Politics in Russia is largely about:a.struggles between regions and the state over regions’ ...
Politics in Russia is largely about:
a.   struggles between regions and the state over regions’ rights.
b.   struggles among powerful state officials allied with business groups for control of state offices.
c.   struggles between Russia’s
DetroitRed   44   2 Replies
A week ago
The dominant political party in Russia after 2003 was:a.the Communist Party.b.the Liberal Democratic ...
The dominant political party in Russia after 2003 was:a.the Communist Party.b.the Liberal Democratic ...
The dominant political party in Russia after 2003 was:
a.   the Communist Party.
b.   the Liberal Democratic Party.
c.   Yabloko.
d.   United Russia.
DetroitRed   25   2 Replies
A week ago
The State Duma is Russia’s:a.upper house of parliament representing regions.b.upper house of ...
The State Duma is Russia’s:a.upper house of parliament representing regions.b.upper house of ...
The State Duma is Russia’s:
a.   upper house of parliament representing regions.
b.   upper house of parliament elected by plurality voting.
c.   lower house of parliament elected by voters to four year terms.
d.   lower house of parliam
DetroitRed   28   2 Replies
A week ago
Out of Russia’s total population of 140 million citizens,a.120 million receive state pensions and ...
Out of Russia’s total population of 140 million citizens,a.120 million receive state pensions and ...
Out of Russia’s total population of 140 million citizens,
a.   120 million receive state pensions and 20 million work for the state.
b.   20 million work for the state and 40 million receive state pensions.
c.   6 million work as government
DetroitRed   27   2 Replies
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The Russian legislature, known as the Federal Assembly, is __________ and known for being ...
The Russian legislature, known as the Federal Assembly, is __________ and known for being ...
The Russian legislature, known as the Federal Assembly, is __________ and known for being __________.
a.   bicameral, relatively weak
b.   unicameral, relatively weak
c.   bicameral, relatively strong
d.   unicameral, relatively strong
DetroitRed   34   2 Replies
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Which of the following was a part of “shock therapy” policy?a.discouraging foreign investment to ...
Which of the following was a part of “shock therapy” policy?a.discouraging foreign investment to ...
Which of the following was a part of “shock therapy” policy?
a.   discouraging foreign investment to give an advantage to Russian business
b.   selling state-owned firms to private investors
c.   dramatically increasing state spending to “ki
DetroitRed   27   2 Replies
A week ago
__________ implemented the policy of “shock therapy.”a.Joseph Stalinb.Vladimir Leninc.Mikhail ...
__________ implemented the policy of “shock therapy.”a.Joseph Stalinb.Vladimir Leninc.Mikhail ...
__________ implemented the policy of “shock therapy.”
a.   Joseph Stalin
b.   Vladimir Lenin
c.   Mikhail Gorbachev
d.   Boris Yeltsin
DetroitRed   21   2 Replies
A week ago
The prominent member of the Communist Party who led the effort to dismantle the Soviet Union ...
The prominent member of the Communist Party who led the effort to dismantle the Soviet Union ...
The prominent member of the Communist Party who led the effort to dismantle the Soviet Union was:
a.   Mikhail Gorbachev.
b.   Boris Yeltsin.
c.   Dmitry Medvedev.
d.   Nikita Khrushchev.
DetroitRed   44   2 Replies
A week ago
Which of the following is a main reason the communist regime did not survive in the Soviet ...
Which of the following is a main reason the communist regime did not survive in the Soviet ...
Which of the following is a main reason the communist regime did not survive in the Soviet Union?
a.   military commitments
b.   international intervention
c.   nationalism
d.   the economy
DetroitRed   22   2 Replies
A week ago
Gorbachev’s policy of __________, or “restructuring,” was a policy of loosening state control ...
Gorbachev’s policy of __________, or “restructuring,” was a policy of loosening state control ...
Gorbachev’s policy of __________, or “restructuring,” was a policy of loosening state control of the economy so firms could respond better to consumer demand.
a.   perestroika
b.   glasnost
c.   demokratizatsiia
d.   nomenklatura
DetroitRed   32   2 Replies
A week ago
Gorbachev’s policy of ___________, or “openness,” encouraged free speech as a means of ...
Gorbachev’s policy of ___________, or “openness,” encouraged free speech as a means of ...
Gorbachev’s policy of ___________, or “openness,” encouraged free speech as a means of highlighting failings of the Soviet economy.
a.   perestroika
b.   glasnost
c.   demokratizatsiia
d.   nomenklatura
DetroitRed   20   2 Replies
A week ago
Stalin’s policy of agricultural collectivization was designed to:a.increase farmers’ ...
Stalin’s policy of agricultural collectivization was designed to:a.increase farmers’ ...
Stalin’s policy of agricultural collectivization was designed to:
a.   increase farmers’ income.
b.   give control of farms to small farmers rather than landlords.
c.   provide cheap food for urban workers.
d.   increase farm productivity
DetroitRed   25   2 Replies
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Reforms initiated by Gorbachev were seen by Soviet Communist Party leaders as:a.being introduced too ...
Reforms initiated by Gorbachev were seen by Soviet Communist Party leaders as:a.being introduced too ...
Reforms initiated by Gorbachev were seen by Soviet Communist Party leaders as:
a.   being introduced too quickly.
b.   being introduced too slowly.
c.   being introduced too fast by some leaders and too slowly by others.
d.   being irrele
DetroitRed   19   2 Replies
A week ago
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