Developmental states theory argues that ______.

A. there are stages of growth for each society, and that poor countries should replicate rich countries’ path of development
B. rich countries got rich at the expense of poor countries, and that the international economy structurally favors rich countries
C. growth occurs if and when the state plays an active role in investment and innovation to build the competitiveness of national industries
D. poor countries can develop quickly and efficiently by focusing on competition and commodification in all parts of life


C. growth occurs if and when the state plays an active role in investment and innovation to build the competitiveness of national industries

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a. The late 1820s process of jurisdictions sending delegates to a central location b. The 2012 election in which the spending for federal races exceeded half a billion dollars c. The early 1900s process of tying candidates closely to existing party leaders through caucuses d. The 1972 adopted comprehensive set of recommendations that recast the ground rules for delegate selection

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All of the following occurred under the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT

A) Congress had the power to coin money. B) the national government was weak. C) there was no independent executive. D) states had the power to coin money. E) the national government asserted power to tax.

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What is the name of the 100-year-old nonpartisan institution that provides a vehicle for governors to consult one another about their common problems?

a. American Association of Governors b. National Governors Association c. American Society of Governors d. National Organization of Governors

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One of the fundamental problems for government is reconciling preferences because

a. our preferences are generally closely linked to self-interest. b. the preferences most Americans hold are based on religious values. c. a diversity of preferences is natural among citizens. d. there are usually only one or two dominant interests in society.

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