The term nomenklatura refers to
a. the elite guard of the KGB (state police).
b. Gorbachev’s plan to revitalize the economy.
c. the list of government positions controlled by the communist party.
d. the regional communist party unit immediately below the Central Committee.
Answer: c
You might also like to view...
Which statement best reflects how the mainstream media covers political news?
A. The mainstream media's news coverage tends to be in-depth and exhaustive. B. The mainstream media's news coverage tends to be fake. C. The mainstream media's news coverage tends to be primarily focused on fringe candidates. D. The mainstream media's news coverage tends to be focused on who is winning and who is losing.
Briefly explain the two shortcuts to political knowledge discussed in the textbook.
What will be an ideal response?
During the 1980s, states experienced resurgence, but by the 1990s, the resurgence had waned as states became more reactive rather than proactive due to fiscal stress caused by the poor condition of the national economy
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When choosing judges for state courts in a federal system, there is a great tension between the goals of ________
A. criminal judges and civil judges B. rationality and ethics C. the government and judiciary D. an executive branch and judiciary E. accountability and independence