Who was the notorious corrupt, anti-communist, U.S.-backed leader of Zaire who drove the economy into the ground?
a. Joseph Mobutu
b. Patrice Lumumba
c. Laurent Kabila
d. Charles Taylor
e. Nelson Mandela
A
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Why does the long ballot weaken the power of citizens to control the bureaucracy?
a. Voters have difficulty making good decisions because there are so many candidates on the ballot. b. Incumbent officials are often reelected only because voters recognize their names. c. The framers of the Texas Constitution intended to limit the public's ability to hold government accountable. d. Voters have difficulty making good decisions because there are so many candidates on the ballot, incumbent officials are often reelected only because voters recognize their names, and the framers of the Texas Constitution intended to limit the public's ability to hold government accountable. e. Voters have difficulty making good decisions because there are so many candidates on the ballot, and incumbent officials are often reelected only because voters recognize their names.
John McCain captured the nomination of the Republican Party in 2008 despite the fact that he had been a long-term maverick and, as such, was disliked by key party leaders
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Modernization theory suggests that if the United States had not invaded Iraq in 2003, Iraq would eventually have _____
a. become a failed state b. invaded another nation c. decreased its level of economic inequality d. replaced Saddam Hussein with elected leaders
Which of the following best defines the term netroots?
A. websites that enable short communications B. mobilizing voters through the Internet C. Internet-centered political efforts for candidates and causes D. the homepage of a candidate's website E. the use of social networking sites in campaigns