If a state can use force against its citizens, and can use this coercive ability to demand that its citizens provide it with as much revenue (wealth, taxes, and so on) as it chooses, why wouldn’t a state act in a predatory manner?
A. They do—we should expect all states to be predatory in an unlimited fashion.
B. If a state expects to be able extract more resources over time by committing to limit its predation, then it should do so.
B. If a state expects to be able extract more resources over time by committing to limit its predation, then it should do so.
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The following are possible implications of continued nuclear proliferation EXCEPT that:
A. new nuclear weapons states will likely develop anti-ballistic missile capabilities. B. new nuclear weapons states with few such weapons may become "trigger-happy" if they feel threatened. C. states with few nuclear weapons have a decreased deterrence potential. D. minimum deterrence potential is less effective than regular deterrence. E. a viable command-and-control mechanism is problematic.
The interpretation of "differences are significant" means that the differences found
are_________________. a) probably not due to chance b) due to chance c) creative outcomes d) not dictated by the hypothesis
Values favoring greater individual freedom and equality of opportunity are known as
a. relative deprivation b. equal opportunity values c. emancipative values d. family values
Topics in American Government: Media TrendsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 629 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements pertaining to social media is true?
A. There are few regulations in place to ensure accountability in social media. B. Social media platforms are transparent in their practices. C. Various social media platforms have to abide by the same federal regulations as traditional news sources. D. Social media has gone above and beyond to protect their uses private information.