Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause
A) 63 percent of all deaths.
B) 10 percent of all deaths.
C) 90 percent of all deaths.
D) 10 percent of all medical expenses.
Answer: A
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a. national party conventions b. nomination of candidates c. national party committees d. direct mail campaigns
In contrast to the liberal view in which economic inequalities between wealthy and poor states will lessen over time, economic structuralists argue that
a. the gap in wealth will increase until there is a rise in trade and then the gap will decrease. b. this inequality is a result of the balance of power. c. this economic disparity will widen over time. d. the gap in wealth is only temporary.
Which form of protest involves breaking "unjust" laws?
A. peaceful protest B. organized protest C. petitioning D. civil disobedience
It is easy for a hegemon to engage in unilateralism, or an approach to foreign policy that relies on independent, selfhelp strategies in foreign policy. What might be the downside to pursuing unilateralism as a foreign policy strategy?
a. The hegemon might be viewed as an international bully who seeks to run the world. b. It can lead to international sentiment against the hegemon. c. It can be difficult to get international support and cooperation on global issues, such as terrorism. d. All of these are potential downsides to this strategy.