Political perspectives on the root causes of poverty vary. Conservatives tend to see poverty as a result of ______, while liberals are more likely to believe that poverty is the result of ______.
A. personal choice; economic and social conditions outside of one’s control
B. welfare programs; a lack of government programs
C. government; corporations
D. a lack of education; a lack of equal opportunity
A. personal choice; economic and social conditions outside of one’s control
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The highest-ranking position a diplomat can hold is called:
A. consul B. consul general C. delegate D. ambassador E. chargé
Which of the following is not an electoral factor that affects congressional decision-making in foreign policy?
a. In response to public opinion in the post-Cold War period, Congress supported defense cutbacks. b. In response to public opinion about U.S. vulnerability after September 11, 2001, Congress supported the war in Afghanistan. c. In response to public opinion about the Bush administration, Congress authorized the war in Iraq. d. In response to public opinion about the Obama administration’s poor conduct of foreign affairs, Congress authorized military intervention in Libya in 2011.
Why don't presidents often satisfy the hopes and aspirations of the voting public?
A) Because they are expected to be strong, yet their powers are limited B) Because they are not perceived to behave in the manner of a delegate for the people C) Because presidents have a difficult time publicizing their accomplishments D) Because they can only run for reelection once E) Because the public is always more critical of the president than of the Congress