The U.S. Supreme Court operates in a legal vacuum, oblivious to external political developments and influence, deciding cases determined by precedent, rational inquiry, and equity.

a. true
b. false


a. true

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Congress is __________ than the general population

a. less partisan b. less well paid c. happier d. wealthier

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Applying constructivist social theory to international relations, Wendt concludes that

a. friendship between two states is impossible unless one is clearly superior in power to the other. b. friendship and enmity in international relations depend on how states view each other, not on the objective threat that states might pose for each other. c. enmity is the defining characteristic of international affairs and that true friendship between states cannot be achieved. d. friendship between states is only possible when two sides are evenly matched. e. enmity and friendship between states is equally apportioned making it difficult to determine power bases.

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The system of employment under which the employees are chosen and promoted based on merit is known as the

A) civil system. B) merit system. C) political appointment system. D) career civil servants system. E) bureaucratic system.

Political Science

The experience of ______ between 2011 and 2015 demonstrates how a multifaceted approach to poverty reduction can work.

a. China b. Venezuela c. Saudi Arabia d. the United States

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