Most scholars consider globalization to be anchored by
a. the political unity and leadership provided by international organizations such as the UN.
b. an increase in intercultural exchange that makes people more aware of other cultures.
c. an increase in commonness of culture brought about by media technologies such as the Internet.
d. a deepening of economic ties between countries.
e. the desire of Western capitalist elites to exploit an ever larger part of the world.
D
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a. Railroad Commission elections b. Republican runoff elections c. gubernatorial elections d. presidential elections
When Bill Clinton advised Democrats after the 2002 mid-term elections that the people, when insecure, would "rather have someone who is strong and wrong than someone who's weak and right," he echoed Machiavelli's advice that a prince should never appear
a. to be a true friend or a true enemy b. indecisive c. intolerant d. religious e. All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a nondecision?
a. the president vetoing a bill b. party leaders in Congress deciding not to address a particular issue c. the Supreme Court letting a lower court's ruling stand d. interest groups using grassroots lobbying to force Congress to address an issue e. Congress overriding a presidential veto
Horace was a seasoned politician in Texas during the 20th century. Which of the following is the most likely reason for his gaining prominence in the national political stage at the time?
a. Texas was a two-party state with both parties alternating in power. b. Politicians in Texas were easily and routinely reelected by the voters. c. Governor James Hogg's agrarian policies had brought Texas into focus nationally. d. Politicians in Texas followed a bipartisan method of selection to committees.