Some analysts argue that the triumph of liberalism over other ideologies, such as communism, signifies the "end of history.". Why? What threats still exist that may make proclaiming the "end of history" premature? What position do you find most persuasive?
What will be an ideal response?
To many observers, the history of world affairs is the struggle between tyranny and
liberty. The contest has taken various forms since antiquity: between kings and mass
publics, despotism and democracy, ideological principle and pragmatic politics. Labels
are misleading and sometimes dangerous. However, they provide the vocabulary of
diplomacy and inform theoretical discussion of governance and statecraft. History, in
this image, is a battle for hearts and minds. It is an ideological contest for the allegiance
of humanity to a particular form of political, social, and economic organization.
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Identify two amendments to the U.S. Constitution that are not part of the Bill of Rights and explain the impact of each on government and society
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Discuss the different reasons Americans join interest groups. Provide examples of interest groups that demonstrate their benefits.
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A U.S. company faces an obstacle to marketing its solvents in the European Union (EU) because its formula includes a chemical banned by EU rules. The U.S. company believes that the latest science has proven the chemical safe. The most appropriate way the company can overcome this obstacle would be to ______.
a. market the products under a generic name b. lobby the U.S. trade representative to bring the matter before the WTO Dispute Settlement Body c. lobby the U.S. Congress to impose sanctions on the EU d. partner with a European company that will be able to challenge the policy in European courts
By 1970, slightly more than ______ of African American children in the South were attending integrated schools.
a. 3% b. 10% c. 50% d. 80%