A transition in which the dictatorial ruling elite introduces liberalizing reforms that ultimately lead to a democratic transition is considered a(n) ______.

A. top-down democratic transition
B. bottom-up democratic transition
C. top-down authoritarian transition
D. bottom-up authoritarian transition


A. top-down democratic transition

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a. Congress. b. the Supreme Court. c. the Federal Reserve Board. d. interest groups.

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Women are more likely to vote for the Democratic candidates

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A natural monopoly exists in a situation in which

a. competition decreases a good’s price b. it is impossible to exclude someone from consumption of a good c. competition in the provision of a good or service would raise costs and reduce efficiency d. one supplier controls the entire supply of a good or service

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What is a procedure used to equate experimental and comparison groups, but by itself is a poor substitute for randomization?

A. time series designs B. before-and-after designs C. statistical controls D. matching

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