With the collapse of the Soviet Union, economic inequality decreased with startling speed
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
False
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As globalization has increased, the spread of democratic norms has decreased
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The election of 1796 highlighted a potential problem with U.S. elections, when __________ was chosen as president and __________ was chosen as vice president
A) John Quincy Adams; Andrew Jackson, who had more electoral votes B) Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican; Aaron Burr, a Federalist C) George Washington, a slave owner; John Adams, who did not own any slaves D) John Adams, a Federalist; Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican E) John Adams, a Southerner; Thomas Jefferson, a Northerner
According to Figure 13.6, what percentage of Americans have a favorable view of the federal government?
a. 54 percent b. 11 percent c. 25 percent d. 77 percent
Country X is characterized by the following features: it is wealthy, it has an abundance of natural resources, and its population is poorly educated. Country Y is characterized by the following features: it is wealthy, its economy is dominated by the financial service sector, and its population is well educated. Based on the variant of modernization theory that we examined, which country is most likely to be democratic?
A. Country X B. Country Y