Many saw the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks as a transformation, though others considered the continuities before and after the event. What continuities led scholars to believe the 9/11 attacks were not transformational?
a. George W. Bush's statement that "Night fell on a different world"
b. Trade and globalization remained largely unchanged.
c. Most other conflicts, like those between Israelis and Palestinians, were resolved after the attack.
d. The major powers in international politics shifted drastically.
b
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b. subject to liability rules for individual members. c. subject to rules for lobbyists, tax regulations, and limits to campaign financing. d. afforded unlimited access for partisan activities.
The gradual process of democratization begun under military rule included all of the following EXCEPT
a. redirecting the country's foreign policy towards gaining closer ties with the United States. b. reestablishing direct elections for state governors. c. eliminating the government's power to oust legislators. d. granting political amnesty for dissenters. e. All of the above were steps taken by the military in its efforts to gradually restore democracy.
What tends to be the main function of congressional whips?
a. to act as official spokespersons for their chambers b. to help the Speaker schedule proposed legislation for debate c. to meet with members of the executive cabinet d. to persuade party members to toe the party line
Which research method should you use if we want to examine political differences between China and the U.S
a. cross-national comparison b. surveys c. comparative-historical research d. face-to-face interviews