What is the term for a war in which adversaries choose not to use the most potent weapons available to them?
a. Catalytic war
b. Accidental war
c. Proxy war
d. Limited war
e. War of misperception
d
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It has been suggested that, far from losing momentum as a result, Obama actually gained support during this time. Why do you think this might be true? What impact do you think New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's support of Obama during this period might have had on undecided voters?
What aspect of contemporary American politics best explains the increase in the percentage of people claiming to be independent in terms of partisan identification?
a. the rise in the number of minor parties offering alternatives - b. the decline of the parties because they have become less well-organized c. the decline in the economy, since people become less political during such times d. the incivility and ineffectiveness in government because of intense partisanship
Which of these is the most effective way for a poor country to become richer?
a. Banning foreign imports b. Developing new technologies c. Expanding resource extraction d. Adopting a progressive taxation system
A(n) ____ grant is given to a state by the federal government but specifies where the money can and cannot be spent.
A. block B. formula C. earmark D. categorical