The percentage of the total labor force that is without a job can best be described as the ______.
a. labor force
b. unemployment rate
c. inflation rate
d. consumer price index
b. unemployment rate
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During the Cold War, the countries competed in all of the following aspects EXCEPT ______.
A. economically B. socially C. culturally D. politically
Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?
a. Incumbents have a huge advantage in reelection. b. Incumbents have a small advantage in reelection. c. Incumbents have no advantage in reelection. d. Incumbents only leave office when pressured by party leadership. e. Incumbents only leave office when they choose.
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. The fact that China, the United States, and Russia either did not sign or ratify the United Nations Arms Treaty even though 130 other states signed it demonstrates ______.
a. the trade in conventional arms is not really a widespread problem b. the way economic interests often conflict with humanitarian concerns c. that establishing rules and norms for cooperation is difficult d. collusion between Russia, China, and the United States
According to the text, a major change the United States will face in the coming years is
A) the possibility of revolts against state governments. B) the increase in the number of nation-states in the world. C) the continuing failure of small farmers and decline of food sources. D) a dramatic increase in its population growth. E) a decline in its economic dominance.