Although political correspondents and columnists play an influential role in interpreting political developments, they rarely determine the outcome of presidential elections
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following is true of a revolution?
A. A revolution is propagated with the exclusive aim of overcoming a cultural grievance and is not politically motivated. B. A revolution does not seek a transfer of power to the insurgents. C. A revolution does not involve armed conflict typically. D. A conflict is only considered a revolution if it spreads across state boundaries. E. A civil war won by insurgents is known as a revolution.
Which of the following statements regarding René Préval is true?
a. René Préval has maintained a life-long feud with Jean-Bertrand Aristide, a situation that led Preval to refuse to serve in the same administration as Aristide. b. René Préval is the most intense critic of the UN stabilization force MINUSTAH, stating "there can be no improvements in Haiti until this occupying force is gone.". c. René Préval was able to oversee greater stability and improved public safety, but his efforts were undermined in 2008 by the effects of rising international food prices. d. René Préval was accused of trying to dissolve the legislature and was assailed by a mob who tried to arrest him and charge him with corruption.
Which of the following approaches to international relations most heavily emphasizes the effect of wealth on a country’s level of security?
a. liberal b. Marxist c. realist d. constructivist
Interest groups focus on a. implementing a specific policy agenda. b. electoral victories
c. partisanship and gaining power. d. ending government conflict.