Scientific research published during the 1980s identified a gradual warming trend in the Earth’s atmosphere that became known as the ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


greenhouse effect

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Weak states theories argue that

a. countries would develop faster if governments acted weakly and did not intervene in the economy and let market forces work naturally. b. even with increasing globalization, governments have maintained, and perhaps even enhanced, their ability to tax, spend, and regulate. c. globalization limits the ability of governments to tax, spend, and regulate. d. to promote development, states should provide subsidies to key domestic industries and pursue protectionist trade policies. e. lesser developed countries cannot follow the development model provided by economically developed countries, because international capitalism has made the lesser developed countries dependent upon the economically developed countries.

Political Science

All of the following are examples of consumption benefits from using one’s voice EXCEPT ______.

A. welcoming the opportunity to express themselves B. using protest rallies as an opportunity to network C. feeling pride in the fact that they are living up to their civic responsibilities D. pretending to be loyal and justifying the government’s actions in order to fit in

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For successful resolution of conflict, each side must

a. identify the genuine differences between them. b. avoid taking positions that establish favorable bargaining positions. c. be willing confront issues in dispute in an atmosphere of respect. d. All of the above are true.

Political Science

How is an impartial jury defined?

a. as one that represents a fair cross section of the community b. as one that reflects the defendant's race c. as one that contains an equal number of men and women d. as one that is agreed to by both the defendant's attorney and the prosecutor

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