What was the ancien régime?
a. The established monarchy that existed before the current governmental system
b. A system created by Louis XIV that consisted of an absolutist state, the Catholic Church, and a system of taxes and feudal princes that burdened peasants, urban workers, and the middle class
c. The Catholic Church before the Reformation
d. The military in premodern times
e. A system created by Charlemagne that consisted of an absolutist state, the Catholic Church, and a system of taxes and feudal princes that burdened peasants, urban workers, and the middle class.
b
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In 2011, a no-fly zone was authorized in Libya. This type of action can be considered an example of which principle?
A. reciprocity B. collective security C. peace enforcement D. executive board power
Socialism is
a. a system in which the government does not engage in economic planning or oversee an extensive welfare state, rather, it owns certain individual enterprises, which are typically in lucrative industries such as energy. b. a system in which the government intervenes in the economy to guide economic activities in an effort to foster economic growth. c. a set of government programs that provide significant welfare benefits and services. d. a system in which the state owns the means of production, employs workers, and makes decisions about production and distribution. e. a system that allows significant government involvement in the economy in order to protect domestic economic interests.
Individuals and groups in one nation with similar issue concerns to those of individuals and groups of other nations often communicate by Internet
or in international policy forums to find solutions for problems that cross national borders. These phenomena may indicate the growth of A. discontent with national governments. B. unrest among indigenous peoples. C. the diffusion of ideas. D. a global civil society.
According to the natural law tradition, international law
a. should reflect moral principles of right and wrong. b. is seldom effective. c. does not exist. d. should reflect the actual behavior of states.