Briefly explain the rights and responsibilities of citizens in democratic systems.
What will be an ideal response?
Although they vary by democracy, all citizens have certain powers to act that their government cannot limit. Examples of obligations include obeying the law, paying taxes, serving in the military, or serving on juries.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Capitalist world-system theory differs from dependency theory in that it:
A. considers capitalism part of the problem of underdevelopment. B. seeks to explain the lack of economic development in some countries. C. is not based on a Marxist understanding of the world. D. considers a country's historical experience crucial in understanding its development. E. focuses on class relations as one factor of development.
If about 70% of the money K-12 schools receive comes from the state's general fund budget, from where does the rest come?
A. almost solely from the federal government, through the Department of Education B. mostly from the federal government, property taxes, and local school bonds C. exclusive contracts with private companies and vendors D. mostly private donations to school foundations
The best example of how a government can use legitimacy as the primary means to avoid a revolt is ______.
A. popular elections B. free media C. atomization D. force