Briefly discuss what liberal theorists see as important when they relax the realist assumption of the state as unitary and undifferentiated actors.

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Liberal theorists often see the importance of the individuals, governmental institutions and agencies, and societal forces in shaping state behavior and interactions. Liberal theorists are far more likely to study the effects of personality and decision-making factors and processes, different types of regimes and governments, cultural variations, interest groups and corporations, and other subnational players and factors on world politics.

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Which president aimed to abolish the Department of Education?

A. Bill Clinton B. Jimmy Carter C. John F. Kennedy D. Gerald Ford E. Ronald Reagan

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Nigeria's structural adjustment program

a. brought about the rapid privatization of publicly owned firms to both domestic and foreign investors. b. helped to alleviate poverty in the country significantly. c. was necessary due to a number of economic problems including waning oil revenue, a growing debt burden, and balance of payments difficulties. d. was enacted by a military regime prior to turning power over to civilians. e. permitted the government to channel greater expenditures on social welfare programs.

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An economic boom is a sign that ______.

a. a recession is occurring b. GDP is increasing c. interest rates will rise d. prices will drop e. demand is low

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