Democracies in which the government depends on a legislative majority to exist and in which the head of state is popularly elected for a fixed term are ______.

A. semi-presidential
B. parliamentary
C. presidential
D. social


A. semi-presidential

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Which statement BEST describes ethnic unrest in China?

a. It is been sporadic and easily quelled in large part because of the geographic isolation and small size of the country's minorities. b. It has occurred only in Tibet. c. It has sometimes escalated into international conflict with India. d. It has been virtually nonexistent because the country's minorities were assimilated into Chinese society over centuries. e. It has occurred only in areas with a large Muslim population.

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An autonomous agency and leading advocate in the global battle against AIDS is the __________

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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When the government tries to stimulate sales of homes by offering tax benefits for first-time homebuyers, this is an example of _______ policy

A. fiscal B. monetary C. tax D. recession E. macroeconomic

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Which of the following actions would a “late decider” be likely to take?

a. Listen to lobbyists from both sides before voting on a variety of amendments in committee. b. Introduce legislation that would make minor changes to the Social Security Act. c. Demand a waiver for constituents in her district in exchange for her vote on a bill. d. Make a speech in a committee meeting about how important it is to draft a new immigration bill.

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