Dictatorships that do not rely on either the support of the military or a ruling family or kin network are called ______.

A. monarchies
B. military dictatorships
C. civilian dictatorships
D. oligarchies


C. civilian dictatorships

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The formulation stage of the public policy process involves __________

a. the identification and definition of a problem b. assessing the effects of a policy and determining if objectives were met c. convincing government officials to initiate action d. enactment of legislation through approval by the legislature and governor

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Which of the following is a factor for intelligence and policy failures over the years?

a. Quality of intelligence b. Reliance on technology c. Inter-bureaucratic competition d. Structure of leadership in the intelligence community (IC) e. All of the above are true.

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The League of Nations was a ________ organization, meaning that its member states agreed to leave other states alone (not attack) and that all would punish any state that broke that agreement

a. collective security b. mutual security c. economic security d. mutual defense e. intergovernmental

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What criterion is most likely to receive increased attention in contemporary policy making as policy alternatives and existing programs are assessed?

A. effectiveness B. efficiency C. equity D. liberty

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