In the United States, it is common for one party to control Congress and the other party to hold the presidency. This possibility __________.
a. lowers the chances that the government will shut down
b. reduces the chances of rapid and foolish policy changes
c. makes it more likely for moderate candidates to get elected
d. increases the chances that sweeping policy overhauls will be made
Why can economic growth cause political upheaval in a developing society?
a. Once people see that improvement is possible, they become bitter at their relative deprivation.
b. The newly rich resist the tax hikes needed for continued development.
c. The very poor typically organize a Marxist revolution.
d. The new middle class begins to demand a comprehensive welfare state.
The UN's Universal Declaration on Human Rights has helped to further the cause of human rights globally by __________.
a. establishing norms of human rights conduct that nations are reluctant to violate openly
b. providing a consistent framework for military intervention in order to prevent human rights violations
c. providing a process for revoking the UN membership of any member nation that violates human rights.
d. providing a standard for the imposition of economic sanctions on any nations that commit human rights violations
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