Which of the following regions is expected to be at the center of territorial disputes in the twenty-first century?
a. North Pole
b. Sahara
c. Black Sea
d. Panama Canal
a. North Pole
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What was the Supreme Court's justification for overturning the separate-but-equal doctrine?
a. The Supreme Court did not have all of the facts when it adopted the separate-but-equal doctrine. b. The separate-but-equal doctrine was never intended to apply to people. c. The quality of life for African Americans in the South had deteriorated considerably since the adoption of the separate-but-equal doctrine. d. Segregated schools stigmatize minority children and are inherently unequal.
Britain and Russia competed for various interests in Iran and divided the country into spheres of influence. Which of the following was a result of this action?
A. both Britain and Russia formally colonized Iran B. Britain and Russia's military lent power to the Qajar shah C. Russians had control over the southern, oil?rich areas whereas Britain held control over Northern Iran D. foreign corporations provided the primary source of growing nationalism during the 20th century E. foreign corporations helped Iran's rulers suppress nationalistic sentiment
__________ refers to the fluctuation of presidential power throughout their term in office. They enter office near the peak of their power, and by the end of their term they are considerably weaker
a. Professional reputation c. Paradox of presidential power b. Presidential life cycle d. Unitary executive theory
Which of the following candidates for public office is most likely to receive support from the middle-class voter in the United States?
A. a collectivist B. an agnostic C. an elitist D. a populist