Which of the following factors is responsible for the decline of political competitiveness in Russian elections since 2000?
A. the rising membership of criminals seeking immunity from prosecution in the Duma
B. the mass political repression unleashed by the Putin administration
C. the popularity of the incumbent administration
D. Russia's deepening economic crisis
E. vast infusions of illegal campaign contributions from businessmen
C
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Structural adjustment has meant that less developed countries need to
a. increase national debt. b. learn to live with high inflation. c. nationalize basic industries. d. open their markets to more imports. e. increase government spending on schools and infrastructure.
How did the issue of proximity affect Britain's decision to appease the United States in the 1890s?
a. Germany was closer and thus perceived as the greater threat. b. The battleground would have been closer to the United States and would have benefitted them militarily. c. The proximity of Russia made it seem the greater threat. d. The proximity of France made it seem the greater threat. e. The proximity of the desired resource, the Panama Canal, was not strong enough to induce conflict.
In the year 1800, under the original election process outlined in the Constitution, the top two candidates ___________________ and ________________ finished in a tie, leaving it up to the House of Representatives to choose the president.
a. George Washington/John Adams b. John Adams/Thomas Jefferson c. Thomas Jefferson/Aaron Burr d. James Madison/George Clinton
How many amendments comprise the Bill of Rights?
a. ten b. thirteen c. twenty d. twenty-seven