Which technological innovation made it significantly harder for monarchs to rule based on the narrative of divine right?

a. the postal system
b. the telegraph
c. the printing press
d. the Protestant church


c. the printing press

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Which of the following was a source of controversy in the 2012 and 2014 elections?

a. the move by some states to allow noncitizens to vote b. the move by some states to ban advertising funded by Super PACs c. the move in some states to reduce the number of early voting days d. the move in some states to eliminate primaries

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A survey found that community leaders were less tolerant of atheists

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In Jervis's view, what is the paradox at the heart of nuclear deterrence?

a. Actors must retain control while credibly threatening that they might lose it. b. Actors must restrain the use of nuclear weapons while maintaining mobilization. c. Actors must threaten nuclear use while prohibiting others from nuclear use. d. Actors must sustain nuclear armaments while calling for nuclear disarmament.

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Figure 1.4 Party Affiliation Among Adults in Texas by Religious GroupGiven the information in Figure 1.4, a candidate attempting to appeal to the largest number of Protestant voters using a socially conservative message would seek to build relationships with 

A. Evangelical and mainline protestant ministers and congregants. B. Catholic priests and their congregants. C. religiously unaffiliated individuals. D. African American ministers and African American protestant congregants.

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