The evidence in the debate over whether authoritarian political
systems have faster growth than democracies suggests that:
a. democracies have a better record overall.
b. democracies have a better record in less-developed countries.
c. authoritarian systems have a better record overall.
d. neither has a clear advantage in promoting economic growth.
Answer: d
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a. three-fifths b. unanimous c. two-thirds d. majority e. three-fourths
Democratic transitions describe a process in which
a. the president of a country resigns from office and is replaced by the vice president. b. there are elections involving the peaceful transfer of power between political administrations. c. a democratic country becomes a dictatorship. d. two countries resolve a conflict by peaceful means rather than by military force. e. authoritarian governments develop into more participatory and democratic regimes.
Japan is an example of the rare democracy in which public opinion __________.
A. has a strong impact on curtailing the military spending of the government B. favors nuclear proliferation, but the ruling party refrains from following public opinion C. has less effect on foreign policy than on domestic policy D. pressures the government to share with the United States the burden of defense
Which alternative energy resource was once popular with the United States, Japan, and parts of Europe but has seen decreasing support due to concerns about its safety and potentially severe human and environmental impacts?
a. geothermal energy b. solar energy c. nuclear energy d. hydroelectric energy