Which of the following was a part of "shock therapy" policy?

a. discouraging foreign investment to give an advantage to Russian business
b. selling state-owned firms to private investors
c. dramatically increasing state spending to "kick start" the economy
d. gradually making a transition to a market economy


Answer: b

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A. it is so easy to vote non-confidence in the Government. B. the Government is virtually no longer responsible to the Bundestag. C. the legislature cannot vote non-confidence in the Government. D. the Bundestag has no role in the confidence process.

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What is the main reason why governors have stronger veto powers?

a. To monitor and allow the addition of pork barrel projects in legislation b. To reduce state spending c. To make the governor more powerful than any state legislature d. To allow the governor to control the political ideology of state legislation

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Rather than being a manifestation of aggression, some suggest war is better seen as __________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In order to gain the favor of the public, an interest group implements a public relations campaign that demonstrates the danger of plastic twist-off caps to wildlife. This is an example of

A) climate control. B) tragedy of the commons. C) self-actualization. D) the common good. E) a direct technique.

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