Which of the following events marked the beginning of a period of détente, a French word that means a "relaxation of tensions"?
A. The destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989
B. The antiballistic missile proposal and negotiations in the late 1960s
C. The Cuban missile crisis of 1962
D. The Strategic Defense Initiative of 1983
E. The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty of 1972
Answer: E
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a. political action committees b. 527s c. 501c4s d. 1099s e. political action committees, 527s, and 501c4s, but not 1099s
Why did former Venezuelan Oil Minister Pérez Alfonzo refer to oil as “the devil’s excrement?”
a. It is dark, smelly, and comes from deep underground. b. It is valued by heartless people seeking personal wealth. c. It is used in activities that pollute the environment and cause health issues. d. It generally creates economic problems for countries where it is found.
In cities with strong mayor-council form, the city council as a whole generally possesses both legislative and executive authority
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A metropolitan-wide reorganization composed of representatives from the counties and larger cities that seeks cooperative solutions to area-wide problems that touch all governments in the region is:
A. city-county consolidation. B. a council of governments. C. a metropolitan planning agency. D. two-tier government.