The theory of relative deprivation suggests that unrest is most likely to occur when
a. a sustained period of declining conditions is followed by a sudden, sharp economic improvement for a narrow segment of society.
b. a sustained period of declining conditions is followed by a sudden, sharp setback for a narrow segment of society.
c. a sustained period of improving conditions is followed by a sudden, sharp economic improvement for a narrow segment of society.
d. a sustained period of improving conditions is followed by a sudden, sharp setback for a narrow segment of society.
C
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A. prisoner's dilemma B. free riding C. coordination D. agency loss
Amendments to the Texas Constitution are successfully proposed by _____ and are successfully ratified by _____
a. the Texas legislature; popular vote in Texas b. the Texas legislature; the Texas governor's signature c. the Texas governor's signature; popular vote in Texas d. the Texas governor's signature; the Texas legislature e. popular vote in Texas; the Texas legislature
Ethical considerations play an increasingly insignificant role in public-sector decision making
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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