Which of the following conflicts was not a formally declared war?
a. The Vietnam War c. The Gulf War
b. The Korean War d. All of the above
D
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______ is the right to vote.
a. The franchise b. Mobilization c. Civil liberty d. Qualification
An elitist argues that
A) many conflicting groups within the community have access to government officials and compete with one another in an effort to influence policy decisions. B) "the people" govern through political leaders who are nominated as candidates of political parties or who run as independents and are elected by the voters. C) powerful people prevent certain issues from ever reaching the public arena as they control the agenda, thus determining which public-policy questions will be debated or even considered. D) a pluralist system works best in large cities. E) only the masses of citizens are dedicated to democratic principles and hold a greater confidence in representative democracy.
In the nascent collective security system developed after World War I, how would the new, centralized institution determine which state was threatening the system?
a. If the state increased its relative power by converting its wealth to military power, it was seen as the threat. b. If the state violated the common institutional procedures for settling international disputes peacefully, it was seen as the threat. c. If the state declared war against another state, it was seen as the threat. d. If the state reduced its military size and participated in diplomacy, it was seen as the threat.
Which of the following statements regarding the revenue structure of Texas is incorrect?
a. Businesses pay about fifteen percent of the total tax revenue. b. The general sales tax in Texas is assessed at 6.25 percent on goods and services. c. Texas has one of the most regressive tax structures in the nation. d. Heavy reliance on sales taxes gives Texas a very elastic revenue structure. e. The tax system puts an undue burden on those least able to pay.