Failed states are ones in which:

a. the state’s monopoly on violence is lost
b. economic development has failed
c. the state experiences persistent civil war
d. the political violence is between more than two groups


a. the state’s monopoly on violence is lost

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) ?amount of political information available to voters B) ?effectiveness of politicians and the political system C) ?degree of public participation in all types of political activities D) ?number of elections held E) ?history of responsive governance

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