The system wherein those who have governmental authority get and retain authority directly or indirectly as a result of winning free elections in which all adult citizens are allowed to participate is called ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Answer: Representative democracy
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ALL BUT WHICH of the following are contributing to the loss of biodiversity?
A. Land conversion B. Natural extinction C. Genetic engineering D. Pollution E. Harvesting of natural resources
In his speech "Ballot or the Bullet," civil rights activist Malcolm X urged African Americans to __________.
A. vote but be prepared to take up arms if the government continued to ignore their needs B. resort to violence before exercising their right to vote C. boycott elections and use violence to implement change D. use nonviolent techniques if their right to vote was denied
This libertarian think tank advocates policies based on market principles and limited government
a. the Center for American Progress b. the Cato Institute c. the Brookings Institution d. the Council on Foreign Relations