Upon leaving office, President Eisenhower warned the American public of the emergence of a "military-industrial complex." By this he meant that:
a. modern technology was becoming a threat to individual liberty
b. the United States was becoming a police state
c. spending on social welfare was threatening the national defense
d. suppliers of military equipment were gaining undue influence over other institutions
D
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According to 2007 Census data, African Americans comprise about 12.3% of the U.S. population. Which of the following statements is true?
a. This is the largest proportion in our history. b. The proportion of African Americans has remained almost the same from the late 1700's to the present. c. This is smaller than the proportion of African Americans prior to the Civil War. d. Since slaves were not counted in the census, we do not know how many African Americans lived in the U.S. before the Civil War.
Which of these helps you make positive change in your community?
A. Act as if you are in your college community temporarily. B. Join others who have different interests. C. Do the right thing, even if you don't like it. D. Volunteer!
Jimmy and his siblings are hungry and live in a poor country. He thinks that if he kills himself, his sisters and brothers will have more food to eat and he will not be a burden on the rest of the family. He kills himself for the perceived benefit of his family. Which type of suicide did Jimmy commit?
a. Egoistic b. Altruistic c. Anomic d. Fatalistic
The double standard of sexual conduct is one in which
a. men's desires are assumed to take precedence over those of women b. men's desires and women's desire are considered of equal importance c. women's desires are assumed to take precedence over those of men d. gender equality is considered to be the most important factor in sexual relations