A 2000 World Bank study found that the greatest risk factor for civil wars between 1960 and 1995 was:
A. ethnic antagonism
B. poverty
C. religious diversity
D. "lootable" resources
E. political instability
Answer: D
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A) a hybrid system. B) an illiberal democracy. C) a republic. D) a confederation.
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