A common dynamic in ethnic conflicts is that

elites mobilize support by appealing to ethnic symbols in situations where economic rivalries or the weakening of state authority create fears for group survival.


Answer: True

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A) interrater reliability. B) the effective range of the scale. C) the placebo effect. D) the religion of the immigrants.

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Gays and lesbians were able to convince public officials and local voters to pass antidiscrimination ordinances in California and in __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Class differences in voting reflect differences in economic security

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The three components of the Human Development Index (HDI) are

A) freedom score, life expectancy, and education levels. B) GDP per capita, Gini coefficient, and freedom score. C) GDP per capita, Gini coefficient, and life expectancy. D) GDP per capita, life expectancy, and education levels. E) Gini coefficient, life expectancy, and education levels.

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