Georg Simmel and later Lewis Coser argued that ______.

A. conflict can only lead to revolution
B. conflict leads to war; all forms of conflict are to be eliminated at all costs
C. conflict is good only when a country gains land in a war
D. conflict serves constructive functions within human societies


D. conflict serves constructive functions within human societies

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What amendment made African Americans citizens and gave them rights of that citizenship?

a. Thirteenth b. Fourteenth c. Fifteenth d. Nineteenth e. Twenty-first

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If a country with multiple nationalities were to model its territorial organization after the USSR, it would __________

a. try to stamp out all cultural differences in a federal system b. give all nationalities independence c. use force to eliminate all but the largest nationalities d. give the largest nationalities their own autonomous regions

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In which way is lobbying the executive branch similar to lobbying the courts?

a. Both require a lobbyist to hold a law degree. b. Both can involve lobbying related to the implementation of an existing policy. c. Both are relatively rare, given that most lobbyists focus exclusively on Congress. d. Both typically involve grassroots lobbying.

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In the 1960s and 1970s, _______ worked to promote the creation of more interest groups as a way to implement programs, develop standards and create publicity for government programs

A) wealthy individuals B) the government C) private foundations D) big corporations E) angry public groups

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