Why did the United Nations impose sanctions on Iran in 2005?

a. to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons
b. to preserve funding for use in Iraq and other conflict zones
c. to punish Iran for voting against UN priorities
d. to help spur economic development in the region


a. to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons

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A. subsidiary; headquarters B. host; home C. home; host D. investor; investing

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The disadvantage of the new primary system that has developed in the United States is that it

A. increases the role of rank-and-file party members to exert an influence over the party's candidate choice. B. increases the chances that the party will nominate a candidate who is unappealing to the average voter. C. decreases the opportunity for those with strong policy preferences to play a role in the party. D. decreases the likelihood that one party or the other will gain control of the presidency for several terms. E. increases the likelihood of interest groups supporting candidates who are appealing to single-issue voters.

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Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

a. public interest group b. trade association c. union shop d. labor union

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Conservatives are often associated with ___________, while liberals are often associated with

A) cooperative federalism; dual federalism. B) dual federalism; cooperative federalism. C) the Second Amendment; the Bill of Rights. D) the Bill of Rights; the second Amendment. E) the Declaration of Independence; the Constitution.

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