Which statement best explains why a developing country's dependence on foreign investment is a risky policy?
a. Foreign investors could pull out at any time.
b. Foreign investments weaken efforts to improve human capital.
c. Foreign investments tend to slow down industrialization in cities.
d. Foreign investments make it more difficult to negotiate free-trade pacts.
Correct Answer: a
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Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress relied on ________ as a major source of funding
a. foreign loans b. loans from wealthy patriot investors c. income taxes d. sales tax
In which way has Congress attempted to strengthen its control over the CIA?
A) Both the House and the Senate have created permanent select committees on intelligence and given them authority over the CIA. B) The FBI has been given the authority by Congress to oversee all CIA operations and to report these to the permanent select committees on intelligence in both houses. C) It has granted CIA oversight functions to the House and Senate armed forces standing committees. D) It has instructed the Supreme Court to oversee CIA activities and to indict any member of the CIA who commits an act that violates the United States Constitution. E) It delegates responsibility for monitoring the agency to state governments.
According to parenting-style theories, _____ parents set high standards for their children and provide plenty of warmth.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following was NOT one of the original executive departments 200 years ago?
a. State c. Commerce b. Treasury d. War