Warlords, militias, and other gun wielders often take the place of the national government in __________
Fill in the blank with correct word
failed states
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In order to override a presidential veto, Congress needs ________
a. three-fifths approval of both chambers b. three-fifths majority of the House and two-thirds of the Senate c. two-thirds approval of both chambers d. two-thirds approval of the House e. three-fifths approval of the Senate
How does the model of tradable pollution rights work?
a) The government charges firms for each unit of pollution they emit; a unit can be traded for a tax break. b) Government and industry leaders agree on maximum emissions standards, firms can trade lower standards for government subsidies. c) Firms who emit less than the industry standard are given certain bargaining privileges. d) Firms are given permits allowing a certain amount of emissions, which can be bought and sold
Which of the following has been a result of the growth of what President Eisenhower called the military-industrial complex?
A) the United States has become the arms merchant of the world B) the growth has had social and political effects, such as being partially responsible for increased populations in states such as California, Texas, and Florida C) the huge amounts of money flowing into defense contracts have led to corruption in the awarding of these contracts by the Defense Department D) all of the above E) none of the above
Which of the following statements about residential patterns in the United States is most accurate? a. People who live in urban areas of major cities of the Northwest tend to identify as Republicans
b. Democrats are evenly dispersed across the rural regions of the Midwest. c. Republicans tend to move much more often than Democrats. d. People who live in urban areas of the United States tend to identify as Democrats.