Which type of war might a country consider if it fears that the growth of power in another country may enable that country to attack it in the future?

a. Preventive war
b. Cold war
c. Preemptive war
d. War of attrition


a. Preventive war

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cognitive dissonance is a term from which other social science that has important implications for political science?

a. Anthropology b. Economics c. Sociology d. Geography e. Psychology

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In the context of Supreme Court conferences, an opinion that commands the support of more than half of the justices is called a _____

A) weighted opinion B) maximal opinion C) consensus opinion D) majority opinion E) winning opinion

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Which of the following BEST describes Nigeria's labor unions?

a. Although ethnic, regional, and religious differences have hampered their solidarity, they have served as an important challenge to the government and a potent force in society. b. They are extremely corrupt and have colluded with the federal government for rents. c. Due to a history of state corporatism, they have been co-opted by the government and fail to act independently. d. They have never been a significant force in Nigeria. e. Because they are highly fragmented along ethnic, regional and religious differences, their political impact has been minimal.

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