Individuals rationally pursuing their self-interest but resulting in the mistreatment of common property is often called the

a. tragedy of the commons. c. logic of the commons.
b. profit motive. d. single-iteration prisoner's dilemma.


A

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Those supportive of ratifying the Constitution and who generally favored a stronger central government were known as

a. Anti-Federalists. b. Democrats. c. Republicans. d. Whigs. e. Federalists.

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Which type of federalism is characterized by a system of separate but equally powerful state and national governments?

a. combined b. cooperative c. dual d. progressive

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The military is said to have modernized following the Second World War, changing in three major ways. Which of the following is NOT included as a part of its transformation?

a. Increased reliance on conscripted rather than permanent forces b. Expansion of bureaucratic size and scope c. Greater centralization and specialization d. Emergence of a large, permanent, professional force

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In principle, if no interaction is present in a two-way factorial design, SStotal =

a. SSA + SSB b. SSA + SSB + SSwg c. SSwg - (SSA + SSB ) d. SSAXB e. none of the above

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