Briefly discuss how the deadliness of war has changed over time.

What will be an ideal response?


Consider that from the time of Rome to 1899, the average period of time necessary for 1 million people to die in war was about 50 years. Since 1900, that period is one year. According to political scientist Jack Levy (1983), from 1500 to 1975, there were 589 wars exacting some 142 million deaths. Four times as many of those deaths (80 percent of the total) occurred in the twentieth century than in the four centuries leading up to it.

Political Science

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Political Science

What is the most important determinant of judicial decisions?

A)religious background of justices B)where the judges attended law school C)ideologies of the judges D)gender of the judges

Political Science

In the 2013 Norwegian elections __________ parties ran for office and __________ won seats

a. 10; five b. 21; eight c. 15; 15 d three; two

Political Science

Small groups organized for narrow purposes have an organizational advantage over large groups organized for broad purposes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science