Which of the four worlds envisaged by Jervis is the most stable for status quo states?
a. where offense has the advantage but is not distinguishable from defense
b. where defense has the advantage but is not distinguishable from offense
c. where defense has the advantage, and defense is distinguishable from offense
d. where offense and defense can be distinguished, and neither has the advantage
c
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According to the workbook, nation-states with later dates of independence tend to be than nations with earlier dates of independence
a. wealthier b. poorer c. larger d. more populous
Despite overall economic growth, wages have remained stagnant despite being at _______ in 2014
a. $7.50 c. $8.40 b. $9.13 d. $8.76
Why were the Founders worried about the popular assemblies that had been implemented by the states at the time of the Constitutional Convention?
A. the assemblies lacked real democratic mechanisms B. the assemblies violated the republican notions of a deliberative legislative body insulated from popular opinion C. the assemblies were voting to overturn slavery in the southern states D. the assemblies contradicted the values of a unitary system embedded in the philosophies of the Founders
Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
a. to ensure the power of the executive b. to promote equality of opportunity c. to prevent tyranny by any one branch d. to create gridlock in government