Which of the following best describes the "American Empire" of the second half of the twentieth century and beginning of the twenty-first century?
a. A far-flung empire of colonies
b. A once-powerful empire breaking apart
c. A nonterritorial empire of economic, military, and cultural power
d. A misnomer; a term used by envious countries
Answer: c. A nonterritorial empire of economic, military, and cultural power
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