What is sovereignty?

a. the right of states to self-determination--to attend to their own affairs without being subjected to unwanted interference of others
b. the commitment and support of the interests of one’s nation
c. the political philosophy that sees the struggle for power and the potential for conflict as a necessary evil in the pursuit of national interest
d. a system of states that relies on shifting alliances to balance relationships and prevent conflict


a. the right of states to self-determination--to attend to their own affairs without being subjected to unwanted interference of others

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a. Political ideals. b. Economic values. c. What works to help social problems. d. All of the above.

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In contrast to liberalism, mercantilism advocates government regulation of economic life to increase state power and security

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Of the following, which type of worker is best positioned to withstand the effects of an economic downturn such as the Great Recession?

A. blue-collar workers B. low-skilled service workers C. manufacturing industry employees D. software engineers

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Even in the age of the Internet, the roles of political institutions

a. will begin to harden as states try to increase their control over their own sovereignty. b. will expand in influence over both domestic and international spheres. c. will likely not change much at all—only their power capabilities will change. d. are likely to change gradually. e. will change rapidly.

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