Compare old trends versus the new trends in military spending. How has military spending changed over time? What are the consequences?
What will be an ideal response?
During the Cold War, many states sought to increase their security by purchasing
arms produced by suppliers eagerly seeking allies as well as profits from exports. In
1961, the world arms trade was valued at $4 billion. Thereafter, the traffic in arms
imports climbed rapidly and peaked in 1987 at $82 billion. The end of the Cold War
did not end the arms trade, however. Since 1991 when the Cold War ended, and
continuing throughout the era of global terrorism that began on 9/11, the total value of
all international arms transfers through 2014 was over $611 billion and the volume of
arms transfers each year continues to grow
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How does the American two-party system facilitate or hinder democracy?
Compare the U.S. electoral system to multiparty systems. How did the American electoral system arise, and who has manipulated it? Offer an analysis of the potential for realistic prodemocratic change in the U.S. electoral system.
James Madison's main argument in favor of a federalist position, stated in Federalist No. 10 and No. 51, was in defense of
A. large republics. B. small democracies governed by direct democracy. C. a bill of rights. D. large legislatures with small districts and frequent turnover. E. centralized judiciaries.
Iran's semipublic institutions
a. existed under the Shah and were retained by the Islamic Republic. b. are important autonomous political actors in the Islamic Republic. c. are important economic actors due to their extensive economic holdings and their exemption from state taxes. d. together have an income that surpasses that of the government. e. have become weaker as a result of the state's move to privatize state enterprises.
Rodney moved to a new state two weeks before the presidential election. To his dismay, when he went to the poll to vote, he was told that his recent voter registration was too new to allow him to vote in this election. Of which is this an example?
a. closed primary b. coattail effect c. residency requirements d. registration crosscheck