Compared to Gorbachev’s reforms in the USSR, Deng’s reforms
a. were more cautious in the area of economics.
b. were more cautious in the area of politics.
c. placed less emphasis on the role of the communist party.
d. were not particularly successful.
Answer: b
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Which of the following statements regarding the revenue structure of Texas is incorrect?
a. Businesses pay about fifteen percent of the total tax revenue. b. The general sales tax in Texas is assessed at 6.25 percent on goods and services. c. Texas has one of the most regressive tax structures in the nation. d. Heavy reliance on sales taxes gives Texas a very elastic revenue structure. e. The tax system puts an undue burden on those least able to pay.
Oligarchic capitalism is a system
a. that accepts the general principle of free market economics but allows significant government involvement in the economy in order to protect domestic economic interests. b. in which there is minimal government involvement in regulation of the economy and little social welfare spending. c. that involves a substantial role for government in the regulation of the economy and the establishment of social welfare programs. d. of state-led development measures and authoritarian political practices. e. in which a small number of wealthy individuals have significant influence over the economy and economic policy.
If an individual beats all other options in a series of pair-wise contests, the individual is referred to as a ______.
A. sincere voter B. round-robin winner C. median voter D. Condorcet winner
How did Speaker of the House John Boehner’s invitation to Israel’s prime minister to address Congress differ than other invitations made to foreign leaders?
a. The invitation was made by Speaker Boehner, thus completely circumventing the president. b. The invitation was made to bring attention to the ongoing defense pacts the United States has with Israel. c. The invitation was made to bring attention to the negotiations among the United States, the West, and Iran. d. The invitation was made on the condition that Israel publicly acknowledge its stockpile of nuclear capabilities.