What happened to the mostly command economies in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Soviet Union?
a. They adopted free-market reforms
b. They embraced a more purified form of communism
c. They elected leaders who promised to end poverty
d. They became post-industrial nations with fast-growing economies
Answer: b
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One of the structural factors contributing to the incomplete democratization in the Russian Federation was
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A) the need for policies for economic stability. B) ?the states were unable to raise taxes. C) ?Georgia was considering forming an alliance with Spain. D) former militia members had occupied land in Pennsylvania. E) the lack of a central currency.
International law emerged in the 17th century as ______.
a. modern states were formed and began to interact with each other b. nonstate actors became increasingly involved in the international system c. international and supranational organizations were being established to address many global issues d. the League of Nations was formed to promote world peace