When Thomas Hobbes referred to the "state of nature," he was describing
a. a feudal system in which people are broadly accepting of their rulers.
b. a system of states that have achieved a state of peace through equal balance of power.
c. a situation characterized by the absence of an authoritative body able to prevent war.
d. a preindustrial stage of economic development.
e. any system of states or factions in which the natural environment is a major factor in system order.
Answer: c
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a. There are no controversies involved in the electoral outcome. b. The election has one Democrat and one Republican, with no third party candidates. c. A certain number of Democratic votes will be cast by Democrats and a certain predictable number of Republican votes will be cast by Republican voters. d. In this type of vote, a predictable amount of voters turn out and participate. e. The results of the election are not dramatic or realigning.
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A. dual federal B. unitary C. confederal D. cooperative federal
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