According to the text, "social liberals" are people who believe in the widespread use of government power for ______.

A. maintaining order and protecting property
B. reducing economic inequality
C. increasing societal morality
D. overcoming the excesses of civil liberties


Answer: B. reducing economic inequality

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Many people believe that in a plural executive system the election of the land commissioner is a traditional approach that doesn't always result in the selection of the right person for the job. Which of the following statements supports this view?

a. The governor, who appoints the land commissioner, is not an integral part of the plural executive. b. The people involved in the election process do not understand the requirement for the job. c. The candidates are appointed by the governor on the basis of favoritism. d. The actual power of appointment is centralized at the hands of the chief executive officer.

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The effects of continued rising temperatures include all of the following EXCEPT

a. sea levels will rise. b. winters will get warmer, and heat waves will become increasingly frequent and severe. c. rainfall will decrease due to the rising temperatures. d. drought-prone regions will become even drier.

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Development in Latin America was predominantly driven by which of the following policies?

a. Export-led development b. Import substitution c. Crony capitalism d. Laissez-faire capitalism

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