A prominent theory outlining the causes of civil war points to the notion that these conflicts begin individuals believe they could--should--be better off than they are to begin with. This is known as ______.

A. absolute deprivation
B. relative deprivation
C. horizontal inequality
D. vertical inequality


B. relative deprivation

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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act was overturned in the case of

a. Near v. Minnesota. b. City of Boerne v. Flores. c. Rotgut v. Taylor. d. UCLA v. Griffith. e. Mapp. V. Ohio

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Congress considers the Office of the First Lady to be a(n) __________

a. de facto public office b. insignificant policy-making adjunct c. fully authorized and fully appropriated post d. extension of the legislative branch

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Which demographic group was part of the New Deal coalition?

a. African Americans b. rural voters c. the wealthy d. Northeasterners

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Among America's founding political leaders, ___ expressed distrust of the "voice of the people."

A) Alexander Hamilton D) none B) Thomas Jefferson E) all C) both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

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