It is estimated that about two-thirds of the arable land in ______ will be lost to desertification by 2025.
a. Africa
b. Asia
c. South America
d. North America
a. Africa
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Political interest groups are likely to have the least amount
of influence when _______. A) the government is open and tolerant B) there are many political parties C) there are few political parties D) the government is repressive
The criollos had a near monopoly on prestige and political power in Mexico
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between the central government and subnational governments?
a. Japan is a federal system in which certain powers are reserved for subnational governments and others for the central government. b. The central government exercises financial and administrative control over subnational governments. c. Although Japan is a unitary state, the central government has nevertheless devolved a significant amount of authority to subnational governments. d. The central government exercises financial and administrative control over the governments of prefectures but not local governments. e. The central government exercises financial and administrative control over local governments but not those of prefectures.
People in small communities (less than 5,000 inhabitants) are less likely to participate in various civic activities (including contacting local officials, attending community meetings, and voting in local elections) as compared to bigcity dwellers (those who live in places with a population of 1 million or more)
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false