Which of the following is a formal definition of a government?
a. Those institutions created by a constitution and the legally prescribed process for making and enforcing collective agreements.
b. Only those systems that elect a prime minister and parliament.
c. Only those systems that elect a president and congress.
d. Any institution that relies on force to implement its decisions.
a. Those institutions created by a constitution and the legally prescribed process for making and enforcing collective agreements.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What was the original motivation for the creation of the Internet?
a. to create a communications network that could survive a nuclear attack b. to create new revenue sources for media conglomerates c. to facilitate communication between government and citizens d. to enable large scale social networking
The old middle class refers to
a. the wealthiest people in a country. b. small business owners who possess the means of production. c. manual laborers and unskilled workers. d. anyone who works hard for a living. e. service workers, white collar managers, and civil servants.
A lesson learned from the Vietnam War was that while the occupation or government is impatiently trying to substitute firepower for legitimacy, the insurgency is __________
a. planting tripwire bomb devices b. patiently building a network to supplant the regime c. trying to find the best possible leader for its cause d. lobbying for international support