What is considered the primary reason that human rights often take a backseat in American foreign policy?

a. Public opinion will not support risky human rights policies.
b. National security interests override human rights interests.
c. There is no monetary payoff from human rights policies.
d. Congress sees little value in a strong human rights policy.


b. National security interests override human rights interests.

Political Science

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British colonialism helped to ensure that ethnicity would be the primary element in political identification and mobilization by

a. establishing administrative regions on the basis of language. b. permitting the development of country-wide native associations. c. fostering competition among ethnic groups. d. suppressing local leaders. e. fostering the development of tribal political parties.

Political Science

Half of the European Union budget consists of

a. military expansion. b. agricultural subsidies. c. social welfare expenditures. d. education and health expenditures.

Political Science

Which of the following presidents held the first live, television presidential news conference?

A) Harry Truman B) Dwight Eisenhower C) John F. Kennedy D) Richard M. Nixon E) Franklin Roosevelt

Political Science

When should focus groups be avoided?

A. when only six people can participate B. when you want to use open-ended questions C. when dealing with emotionally charged issues D. when a population is homogeneous

Political Science