In January 2006, __________ won a majority of the seats in the Palestinian legislature, an alarming development since it has called for the destruction of Israel.

A. the militant group Hamas
B. the Kurdish People's Liberation Front
C. the militant group Hezbollah
D. the Palestine Liberation Organization
E. the extremist group Free Jerusalem Now


Answer: A

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A. Marriage Security Act B. Defense of Marriage Act C. Defense of Tradition Act D. Traditional Marriage Security Act

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A) the press. B) attending public schools. C) group discussions. D) engaging in library research. E) speaking to neighbors.

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Which part or parts of Africa were not colonized when Africa was occupied by various colonial powers in the late nineteenth century?

a. Angola b. Ethiopia c. South Africa d. South Africa and Ethiopia e. Angola and Ethiopia

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How might domestic or international crises affect presidential politics?

a. Crises lead to drops in presidential approval ratings, making passage of their agendas more difficult. b. Crises make presidents more politically cautious. c. Crises tend to temporarily increase presidential approval ratings, providing windows of opportunity to press for action on their agendas. d. Crises permanently increase presidential approval ratings, guaranteeing reelection.

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