A reverse wave of democratization occurs when
a. regime transition in one country sparks a parallel regime transition in a neighboring or similar country.
b. there is a sizable reduction in the number of democracies globally.
c. a non-democratic political system becomes more open and less repressive.
d. one type of political system changes to another.
e. a non-democratic system rapidly collapses.
B
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Moderate and conservative Democrats formed the Blue Dog Coalition in Congress in the 1990s to __________
a. "choke blue" the liberal faction of their own party b. demonstrate the power of the junior members of Congress c. push for budget cuts and a cap on defense spending d. push for budget cuts and an increase in defense spending
Identify a true statement aboutthe Senate.
A. The Senate has the power of "advice and consent" on presidential appointments and treaties. B. Senate members are chosen from local districts for two-year terms by popular vote. C. The Senate originates bills for raising revenues. D. Senate members have less prestige and media attention than House members. E. The Senate has local or narrow leadership.
Probably the most successful use of radio by a politician were the famous
a. "Sunday conversations" by President Ronald Reagan. b. "fireside chats" by President Franklin Roosevelt. c. "evenings with Bill" by President Bill Clinton. d. "Saturday morning addresses" by President George W. Bush. e. "afternoon chats" with President Barack Obama.
Political idealism is
a. based exclusively on quantitative measures of international activity. b. an outdated philosophy that has not had any international impact in the twentieth century. c. also called "realpolitik." d. (C) a theory that argues that war and conflict are not inevitable, but the result of flawed international and national structures and institutions.