What event was referred to as the "coup from heaven"?
a. A bloodless coup in 1983 that returned the government over to civilian power after three years of military rule.
b. A bloody civil war in 1963 that lasted over two years and resulted in the loss of over two million lives.
c. In 1979 the National Party of Nigeria won the presidency and the legislature in a national election, after Nigeria adopted the U.S. model of government.
d. Defense Minister Brigadier Sani Abach died of a heart attack before he could take over the presidency.
d
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The greatest concerns that have arisen in recent years regarding the death penalty are related to which of the following?
A. The lethal injection method used to cause the convicted person's death B. The execution of individuals that happened to be juveniles when the crime was committed C. The need to create a more precise judicial process to decide death penalty cases D. A desire to convert cases related to the death penalty from the state courts to the federal courts E. The fact that a larger number of minorities are executed when compared to white convicts
Compared to Carter's "hands-off" style during his four years in office , Reagan was obsessed with policy details.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which statement explains how economics have transformed authoritarian regimes in recent decades?
a. Growing economies have spurred democratic transitions. b. Stagnating economies have spurred a return of totalitarianism. c. Growing economies have solidified personalistic dictatorships. d. Stagnating economies have produced successful democratic revolutions.
The enumerated powers in Article I of the Constitution were intended to
A. limit the powers of the state governments. B. ensure that neither northern nor southern states would be at a disadvantage. C. ensure that neither small nor large states would be at a disadvantage. D. limit the power of the presidency. E. establish a government strong enough to forge a union that was secure in its defense and stable in its economy.