The American Revolution was nearly undermined by what collective action problem when the states failed to contribute their promised money and supplies or soldiers enlisted and quickly deserted with their new booty?
A. decentralization
B. coordination
C. free riding
D. privatization
Answer: C
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Britain ruled Nigeria through local rulers and tribal chiefs in a system known as
a. divide and conquer. b. indirect rule. c. a patron-client relationship. d. a fiefdom system. e. neocolonialism.
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a. to collect taxes b. to serve as the state auditor c. to estimate the amount of revenue the state will generate each year d. to manage and invest state funds e. to propose the state budget
Which is an example of a "quasi-governmental organization" in Mexico?
A. public school teachers B. senators C. real estate brokers D. petroleum exploration and distribution