Monarchies differ from other types of authoritarian regimes by:
a. having a single person as ruler.
b. using traditional practices as a justification for rule.
c. using secret police to control dissent.
d. using oil resources to buy support.
Answer: b
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a. Organize a demonstration in the representative's district and invite the media. b. File an amicus curiae brief. c. Draft a bill and introduce it in Congress. d. Contact the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
A Texan who supports energetic government activity to enforce their view of moral behavior by advocating government restrictions on, for example, pornography and same-sex relationships is a
a. business-oriented conservative. b. Texas liberal. c. moderate. d. social conservative. e. partisan.
Which best describes the media conglomerates that currently own 90 percent of broadcast media in the United States?
a. There are fewer than ten. b. There are more than ten. c. They are restricted from making policies that affect all stations under their control. d. They have avoided concentrated ownership to ensure diverse programming.
What is the vice president’s constitutional role in foreign policy? What advantages do vice presidents bring to support the president’s foreign policy agenda? How have modern vice presidents (since the Cold War) played a role in the foreign policy process?
What will be an ideal response?