In 1976, South African police opened fire on hundreds of protesters in Soweto who objected to __________

Define the flat tax or the national consumption tax, and identify and explain which one is a more extreme change to the federal income tax system.

What will be an ideal response?

The Japanese upper house is called the __________ and, consistent with parliamentary systems in general, is __________ powerful than/as the lower house

a. House of Lords; more b. House of Councilors; less c. House of Representatives; equally as d. Diet; more

Which of the following statements regarding state constitutional conventions is accurate?

A. Constitutional conventions were introduced during the Progressive Era. B. Constitutional conventions are losing ground as a method of amending a constitution. C. Constitutional conventions for all states require a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the legislature. D. Constitutional conventions always mandate a one-third majority in two successive legislative sessions.

Proponents of positive peace call for which of the following?

A) Emphasis on war as a method of state expansion B) The deconstruction of a global identity transcending national, ethnic, and religious divisions C) The strengthening of norms against the use of violence D) The elimination of armed forces