Despite the perception that an international debt crisis was "over" in 2001, which country in effect defaulted on its debts?
A) Mexico
B) Brazil
C) Argentina
D) North Korea
Answer: C
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a. under liberal, democratic regimes b. when international networks of activists are absent in a specific issue area c. when domestic channels are blocked d. outside of the leading nations
One proposed explanation for why congressional seats have become less marginal is that
A) the growing strength of the party system makes it less likely for challengers to appeal to average voters. B) incumbents can use their powers to get programs passed that benefit their districts, and thereby themselves. C) incumbents are less likely than challengers to become associated with the " mess" in Washington. D) changing demographics have made an increasing number of districts overwhelmingly Democratic or Republican. E) incumbents are less ideological than challengers and link themselves with Congress as an institution.
Which of the following statements is true of a general election?
A) It is used to fill sudden vacancies that occur by reason of death. B) It is carried out to elect the governors of states. C) It is held by the Senate to decide an issue before an upcoming special election. D) It is a regularly scheduled election held in even-numbered years. E) It is scheduled in an emergency situation to fill federal vacancies that occur by reason of resignations.
What are the four kinds of executive agencies?
a. executive departments, legislative departments, regulatory commissions, and judicial commissions b. executive departments, independent regulatory commissions, government corporations, and independent agencies c. independent agencies, collaborative agencies, nonprofit agencies, and regulatory agencies d. nonprofit organizations, government corporations, legislative departments, and judicial commissions