Nigeria's origins as a nation can be traced back to:
a. Dutch colonialism.
b. Portuguese colonialism.
c. French colonialism.
d. British colonialism.
Answer: d
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A. totalitarian state. B. military dictatorship. C. absolute monarchy. D. authoritarian empire. E. constitutional republic.
The positive vote of non-confidence has led some to call the German political system a "semi-parliamentary system" because
A. it is so easy to vote non-confidence in the Government. B. the Government is virtually no longer responsible to the Bundestag. C. the legislature cannot vote non-confidence in the Government. D. the Bundestag has no role in the confidence process.
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Even with democratization, the role of the military retains a role in Brazilian politics. This is indicated by all of the following EXCEPT
a. the fact that during the Sarney administration, military officers retained cabinet-level rank in areas of importance to the military. b. laws that grant the military broad powers to guarantee internal order and play a tutelary role in civilian government. c. Brazilian officers lobbying on behalf of policies that they favor. d. the fact that the military was successful in obtaining amnesty for human rights abuses during the previous authoritarian era. e. the use of the military to "pacify" areas experiencing rising urban crime rates.