What occurred during the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?
a. He nationalized the oil industry in the 1950s, resulting in the CIA and MI6 collaborating to stage a coup that resulted in his fall from power in 1953.
b. He instituted a program of modernization and economic and social reforms known as the White Revolution in the 1960s.
c. Despite an attempt on his life in the 1960s, he expanded political freedom for dissidents, allowed the creation of opposition parties and launched a campaign for human rights.
d. He deepened the influence of Islamic clerics and deferred to them for most decisions regarding the oil industry, social changes and foreign relations.
b
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On average, what percentage of state expenditures goes toward providing financial assistance to local governments?
a. 5 percent b. 35 percent c. 65 percent d. 90 percent
How does criminal law differ from civil law with regard to charges and punishments?
A) Only criminal law allows for imprisonment as a punishment. B) Criminal law does not allow for the use of fines as does civil law. C) The two terms are interchangeable. D) Civil law grants no authority to sue for monetary damages. E) An offender cannot be charged with both a criminal and a civil offense.
The South African president
a. is less powerful than the British prime minister. b. retains his seat in parliament just like the British prime minister. c. is able to serve unlimited terms of office. d. is chosen from the membership of the National Assembly. e. can be removed from office only on the grounds of serious misconduct.
The amendment that enables the vice president to help decide whether or not the president is disabled, and, if so, to serve as acting president is
A) the Twenty-second Amendment. B) the Twenty-fifth Amendment. C) the Twenty-sixth Amendment. D) the Twenty-seventh Amendment. E) the Thirtieth Amendment.