What is the criticism that violence leads to underdevelopment?
What will be an ideal response?
It may be that poverty causes conflict rather than conflict creating underdevelopment. People living in poor countries have little to lose if they participate in violence or criminal activity. The necessary state capacity to prevent crime is expensive. There is some evidence that there is a peace dividend that emerges in post-conflict areas.
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Which statement is true regarding the attorney general and comptroller in Texas?
a. Both are appointed on the recommendation of the chief executive. b. Both are appointed by the governor. c. Both are elected independently by the citizens. d. Both are elected by the senate.
It was Mancur Olson who pointed out in 1965 that in order to organize effectively, people need to be motivated to join and lead groups.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The emergence of "Reagan Democrats" in the 1980s is a reflection of __________
a. a long-term decline of the Democratic Party b. bi-polarity in political and partisan attitudes c. how changing political attitudes can affect partisan affiliation d. the decline of "leaner" categories in American politics e. the stability of partisan attitudes
In general today, women politically participate
A) less than men. B) more than men. C) less than men if they are married, but more if they are not. D) at about the same rate as men. E) There is no consistent pattern across different forms of participation.