In 2010, which political party made historical gains in terms of its share of legislative seats?
a. Democratic
b. Republican
c. Green
d. Libertarian
b
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Which of the following is potentially a reason that keeps Islamic countries resistant to modernization?
a. limited oil reserves b. modernization of European civilization c. little Western influence in their countries during the colonial period d. independent and flexible interpretations of the Koran e. the closed and rigid nature of the Islamic faith
Compared with its 19th-century counterpart, which of the following is true about the modern cabinet?
a. It is much more powerful and more of a stepping-stone to the White House. b. It has lost much of its luster as offices with real political clout. c. It more likely compromised the President’s rivals. d. It is smaller and employs fewer people.
When random opinions of uninformed members of the public cancel one another out, policy makers get a clear, meaningful signal that accurately reflects the wishes of citizens who actually have informed opinions about public policy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement is CORRECT about the Janata and Janata Dal parties?
a. The Janata Dal is successor to the Janata Party. b. Neither the Janata Party nor the Janata Dal has ever been a member of a governing coalition at the national level. c. When the Janata Dal merged with the BJP in 2013, some of its members formed the new Janata Party. d. The Janata Dal is the state-level counterpart to the national Janata Party. e. The Janata Party emerged in the 1990s as an opponent of economic liberalization.