Which of the following is defined as alliances consisting of a variety of individuals and groups in support of a particular candidate for elected office?

a. coalitions
b. focus groups
c. sects
d. clans


Answer: A

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a. If all fifty states had independent relations with foreign countries, it would create confusion between the federal government and those countries. b. Texas's domestic actions may already have had an impact with foreign countries. c. Most state foreign policy initiatives, such as Texas's trade agreements with Mexico, deal with friendly relations rather than disputes. d. The U.S. Constitution does not disallow states from entering into voluntary, informal arrangements with foreign governments. e. All of these statements support opposition to Texas's efforts to be more deeply involved in foreign affairs.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A map of the possible outcomes of a series of relation choices is referred to as a ______.

A. payoff list B. game C. decision tree D. tool

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The case study examining the impact of economic reforms

that took place in India in the 1980s found that: a. privatizing nationalized firms led to more efficient use of national resources and faster growth. b. increasing government licensing requirements protected consumers from shoddy goods. c. increased tariffs encouraged foreign competition and made domestic firms more competitive. d. economic deregulation had mixed effects, depending on whether someone lived in urban or rural India.

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