Describe the relationship of citizens of petrostates to their governments
A) Citizens stand independent of the government with regard to employment, but do not form an
autonomous, pluralistic middle class.
B) Citizens depend on the government for jobs and handouts, but form an autonomous,
pluralistic middle class.
C) Citizens depend on the government for jobs and handouts and do not form an autonomous,
pluralistic middle class.
D) Citizens stand independent of the government with regard to employment, and tend to form
an autonomous, pluralistic middle class.
B
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The president's implied or inherent power to withhold information on the grounds that such information would affect either national security or the president's ability to discharge official duties
a. is referred to as executive privilege. b. is referred to as an executive agreement. c. is no longer valid. d. has no precedent in the history of the United States. e. is not allowed under the Constitution.
Which of the following statements about India's relations with its neighbors is NOT true? a. Since the mid-2000s, India and China have increasingly focused on building closer economic relations. b. India and Nepal have generally had strong economic and political ties
c. Indian troops intervened in the Sri Lankan civil war on the side of the Sri Lankan government. d. With the exception of Pakistan, India has never fought a war with any of its neighbors. e. India has occasionally violated Bangladesh's territory, although the two generally enjoy good relations.
Identify a true statement about talk radio.
A. Supporters of talk shows argue that talk shows have failed to provide a populist forum for the public. B. The growth of talk radio was made possible by the Federal Communications Commission's appeal to restore the fairness doctrine. C. People who are uneasy about talk shows fear that talk shows empower fringe groups, perhaps magnifying their rage. D. Americans have come to reject talk radio as an outlet for the political right. E. Most of the top talk-radio shows are politically liberal.
For decades, the country of Albania chose not to participate in world markets, instead relying on a centrally planned economy. This approach to trade is an example of what strategy?
A. self-reliance B. cultural revolution C. competition D. embargo