Ireland used the referendum to decide on
a. Abortion.
b. Divorce.
c. going to war.
d. liquor sales on Sundays.
e. legal voting age.
b. Divorce
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White and black border patrolling can manifest in forms that suggest general similarities or contrasts between the reactions of both groups. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the differences and similarities of white and black border patrolling?
A. Both white and black border patrolling are responses in part to perceived betrayal, but white border patrolling is fundamentally rooted in maintaining group position. B. Both white and black border patrolling stem partially from feelings of jealousy, but black women are patrolled much more harshly than white women. C. Both white and black border patrolling have low thresholds for intervention by fellow members of a group, but blacks will sometimes allow for interracial relationships as a result of perceived upward mobility. D. Both white and black border patrolling are rooted in fundamental insecurities, but only black men are able to admit and vocalize their worries.
According to the workbook, one of the most important objectives of comparative politics is
a. to place countries into categories. b. to understand what accounts for the similarities and differences between countries. c. to find the perfect classification system. d. make judgments about the morality of different countries.
According to the selectorate theory, small-W leaders initiate wars in which they do not have an overwhelming chance of winning because:
a. They fight weak opponents. b. They have strong allies. c. Losing a war does not have a great effect on their leader. d. They are ready to make an extra effort to win.
In bicameral legislatures, the "lower house" typically
a. has the authority to name the prime minister (in parliamentary systems) b. has more political power c. is designed to represent local interests from across the country d. represents the "will of the people" e. All of the above