If a state's political institutions stop working, resulting in protracted chaos and an inability to maintain order, such a state can be labeled a(an) __________.

A. fragile state
B. failed state
C. unstable state
D. decaying state


Answer: B

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A. is sexual harassment. B. is gender discrimination. C. violates Title IV. D. violates the Civil Rights Act of 1968. E. is considered illegal if engaged in by a private corporation but acceptable if engaged in by the government.

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Which of the following is an example of the exercise of America's soft power?

a. President John F. Kennedy's authorization of military forces in Cuba b. President George W. Bush's demand that the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan turn over Osama bin Laden c. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Africa to address members of the small-business program in Zambia d. the Roosevelt Corollary

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"I make one ingrate and ten enemies" is a quote from President Grover Cleveland describing presidential appointments.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A constitution that incorporates detailed provisions in order to limit the structure and powers of government is generally known as

A) a liberal constitution. B) a statutory constitution. C) a pluralist constitution. D) an elitist constitution. E) an efficient constitution.

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