Compared to other states, Texas's recovery from the 2008 recession was
a. dismal
b. slightly less successful
c. more successful
c. more successful
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The economic approach that promotes the aggressive pursuit of export outlets and the simultaneous protection of domestic markets to acquire and expand national wealth and power is better known as ______.
a. capitalism b. socialism c. liberalism d. mercantilism
Which statement about the news is generally true?
a. The news is often framed in themes that simplify the issues and provide continuity from story to story. b. There is a focus on the positive when covering the president and a focus on the negative when covering Congress and the Supreme Court. c. The broadcast media relies solely on facts and avoids speculation, even if it means sitting on a major story until the information can be verified. d. Cable news programs present in-depth coverage of political events from a balanced ideological perspective so as to attract the most viewers.
The idea of "legitimacy" suggests that
A. one nation is afraid that its neighbor may attack it. B. citizens of a state feel that they owe allegiance to a government. C. individuals can run for office in open elections in which others can vote. D. the political system has three branches of government: legislative, judicial, and executive.
Medieval cities, circa 1350, include all but which one of the following?
a. gridiron streets b. defensive walls c. the fortress of the local lord d. a market plaza