Describe how the geography of a state can play a role in civil wars
What will be an ideal response?
Geography can be an important source of state weakness contributing to civil war. In some countries, nature creates opportunities for rebels to mobilize and sustain conflict. Specifically, civil war is much more likely in countries with (1) rough terrain—mountains or dense forests, and (2) highly dispersed populations. Rough terrain and a dispersed population tend to weaken states' capacity to control their borders, provide public order, prevent smuggling, and deliver services to citizens. These factors give insurgents a military advantage over the state's security forces, as they will have lots of opportunities to hide and to obtain supplies and support far from the central government's military bases.
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Throughout much of Texas's history, state government was dominated by large corporations, banks, and __________
a. oil companies b. the aerospace industry c. the technology industry d. law enforcement
Congress’s power to coin money, as listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, is an example of
a. a shared power. b. an implied power. c. an inherent power. d. an enumerated power.
Congress was designed to be the most powerful of the three branches of government
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Tax breaks, loans, and guaranteed high prices are examples of what type of protectionism?
A) Tariffs B) Quotas C) Standards D) Subsidies