The United States backing the Ethiopian government and the Soviets backing next-door rival Somalia in the 1970s is an example of __________.
A. the Munich Agreement
B. a missile crisis
C. a proxy war
D. globalization
Answer: C
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How many factors influence the way social scientists classify modern world governments?
A. three B. two C. four D. five E. six
One of the most critical concerns in world politics is the challenge of seeking security and ______.
a. monopolizing resources b. achieving cultural hegemony c. dealing with conflict d. eliminating national borders
The difference between the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution was that the
a. former was aimed at the agricultural sector, whereas the latter was aimed at the industrial sector. b. former came about because Mao was unhappy with the country's progress, whereas the latter came about because party officials close to Mao convinced him to pursue a purification program. c. former was aimed at economic development, whereas the latter was aimed at opening up the Chinese culture to foreign influences. d. goal of the former was to quickly develop China economically, whereas the goal of the latter was to purify the party of class enemies. e. former did not involve political suppression, whereas the latter did.
Most state legislative contests are won through competitive elections with both parties having an equal chance at getting their candidate elected
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.