Who is the author of the Silent Spring?
A. Al Gore
B. Rachel Carson
C. Harriet Beecher Stowe
D. Michael Harrington
B. Rachel Carson
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Traditionally, political parties have been defined as
A) organizations or associations that engage in politics on behalf of their members. B) groups that have broad-based demands for government action on some problem or issue. C) groups of like-minded people who band together to take control of government. D) specialized organizations for raising and contributing election funds. E) groups who pressure government for policy changes.
In 1996 the United States threatened sanctions against foreign companies that invested in Iran,
a. which convinced European countries to institute similar sanctions to coerce Iranian behavior. b. but Iran retaliated by withholding oil from the market, which caused inflation in the United States. c. but political repercussions in the United States caused financial instability and a capital flight from American markets. d. but they backed down when faced with European threats of retaliation through other linkages. e. but Iran threatened military action against its neighbors, which destabilized the region and brought a withdrawal of sanctions from the United States.
Which of the following statements about South Africa's post-1994 reintegration into the world economy is NOT true? a. It has resulted in deep and lasting economic disruptions, just as we see in the post-communist transitions in Eastern Europe. b. It has prompted an outflow of South African investment to other countries
c. It has led to increased trade with other African countries. d. WTO-mandated tariff reductions initially led to heavy job losses in the textile and clothing industries. e. Although initially having a negative impact, reintegration has generally been beneficial, leading to a stronger economy.
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade had what effect?
A)It liberalized trade policy globally. B)It implemented monetary policy in states. C)It required states to use fiscal policy. D)It increased barriers in trade.