Deterrence refers to . . .
a. The use of force to defend a country after an attack
b. The use of force to get another state to do something rather than to refrain from doing something
c. The use of threatened retaliation through force to stop an attack before it occurs
d. The use of threatened retaliation through force after an attack
c. The use of threatened retaliation through force to stop an attack before it occurs
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In the Comparative Political Analysis Box, political scientist
Arend Lijphart describes majoritarian democracies as having which of the following characteristics? a. unitary systems, unicameral legislatures, weak courts, and weak core executives b. federal systems, bicameral legislatures, judicial review, and weak core executives c. federal systems, unicameral legislatures, weak courts, and strong core executives d. unitary systems, bicameral legislatures, weak courts, and strong core executives
Which of the following is true of the French political system compared to other democracies?
A. It has a full presidential system of government. B. It tends to concentrate decision-making power in the hands of a few. C. It provides the prime minister with the principal authority to lead the executive branch. D. It does not allow for coalition parties to form governments. E. It permits the presidential tenure to last 7 years.
Why did many people want the state government to print paper money?
a. It would allow them to borrow more easily from the government against their property in order to pay their taxes and debts. b. Gold and silver coins were too heavy to carry around. c. It was becoming fashionable in Europe. d. It would hold its value longer than coins, thereby improving the depressed economic conditions. e. It would be easier to use in trade between the states.
When the government classifies interest groups as _________, it confers on them tax-exempt status.
A. trade organizations B. nonprofit organizations C. social groups D. sole proprietorships