The median age of almost all societies around the world is rising rapidly except in what region?
a. Middle East
b. South America
c. Southeast Asia
d. Eastern Europe
e. Sub-Saharan Africa
Answer: d
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All of the following are TRUE of the caste system EXCEPT
a. people are assigned to a specific occupation based on their caste. b. caste is a powerful force around which electoral politics and voting blocs coalesce. c. the link between caste and occupation remains quite strong in urban areas. d. caste divides the lower classes, so it makes it difficult for the poor to organize. e. caste groups sometimes re-designate their caste identities to achieve social and economic mobility for the group as a whole.
Governments that attempt to dominate or control every sphere of political, economic and social life are characterized as
a. socialist b. totalitarian. c. authoritarian. d. oligarchies.
The success of the Texas Bicycle Coalition illustrates which of the following?
a. Citizens who are willing to get organized, inform themselves, and spend time talking to politicians can sometimes influence policy. b. Wealthy special interests always win in the legislative process. c. Groups can influence government without being organized or particularly excited about their issue. d. By definition, all lobbyists are paid high salaries and serve special economic interests. e. Most Texas legislators are avid bicycle riders.
What is seen as an advantage of a proportional representation electoral system?
a. It provides better representation for racial minorities and women. b. It lessens politicians' dependence on the party c. It establishes a non-partisan government. d. It creates more voting opportunities for the average citizen.