How do most authoritarianism regimes come to power?
a. Sudden coup d'état
b. Slow and steady take over by local governments
c. Usually a joint operation by the military and police
d. Constitutional convention
e. Mob rule from sudden epidemic or economic collapse
a
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The Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore illustrated which of the following?
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According to Simmel, money is very important in urban life
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.