A consequence of the resource curse is often seen in
a. government corruption and the failure to develop a middle class.
b. a steady supply of resources that allow industrial capitalism to thrive.
c. invasion and occupation by other countries that want the resources in question.
d. high levels of debt to import badly needed resources.
e. insufficient resources to feed the population.
A
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Brazil's economic development prior to the New State was based upon
a. the export of agricultural products and commodities, chiefly coffee. b. the domestic production of previously imported goods. c. rapid state-led investment into the production of manufactured products for export. d. the production of goods for the domestic market. e. the export of petrochemicals.
State judges are obligated to follow the U.S. Constitution whenever state law conflicts with it under the Constitution's
A) judicial review clause. B) supremacy clause. C) federalism clause. D) uniformity clause. E) hierarchy of powers.
In the sense of the definition of social movements as "the instruments of outsiders," women's rights, civil rights, religious fundamentalist, and pro-immigration activists make the political climate more democratic?
a. by encouraging participation b. by overcoming political inequality - c. by creating new majorities d. by overcoming constitutional limitations on change
Discuss the differences and similarities among a federal system of government, a confederation, and a unitary system of government.
What will be an ideal response?