What does the Corruption Perception Index indicate about perceived corruption in the United States? ...

What does the Corruption Perception Index indicate about perceived corruption in the United States?
 
  a. It is lower than its wealth would suggest.
  b. It is higher than its wealth would suggest.
  c. It is much lower than in most other modern democracies.
  d. It is much higher than in most other modern democracies.

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Which of these statements is consistent with Francis Fukuyama's view?
 
  a. A centralized world government is inevitable.
  b. Ideological conflict is a product of inherent human traits.
  c. There will be no more world wars over conflicting ideologies.
  d. War will always be necessary to protect American interests abroad.

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States with a competitive party system tend to __________ than other states.
 
  a. be less corrupt
  b. be more remote from the public
  c. have less interest-group influence
  d. have a stronger ideological focus