In the developed world, the total fertility rate is
a. about the same as it was a century ago.
b. below replacement level.
c. increasing at an exponential rate.
d. rising moderately.
b
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Namibia typifies a low-income developing country in the following way. It has
a. dictatorial one-man rule that began a few years after independence. b. another African country as its former colonial ruler. c. a trade-dependent relationship with its former colonial ruler. d. confiscated lands from their white owners. e. a history of revolts against the government.
Refugees are people who are displaced from their home country because of
A. Persecution by a political regime B. They are outcasts from their society C. Political instability in their country D. A and C
Which of the following statements about the Human Development Index is CORRECT?
a. It is compiled by the World Bank. b. It includes measures for sustainable development. c. It is used to measure and compare levels of achievement in health, knowledge, and the standard of living. d. The countries with the lowest HDI rankings were the United States, New Zealand, and Norway. e. It assesses the level of interaction between people in a political system.
All of the following are examples of a cross-party consensus except
a. strengthening relations with the UN for foreign policy matters. b. America as an active participant in global affairs. c. the protection of American workers/jobs. d. American forces having bases overseas. e. China and Iran as a growing concern in foreign policy.