Institutionalists argue that a main reason Canada and the
United States became highly developed, in comparison with many less economically developed former colonies, is that they:
a. had richer mineral resources, given their large territories and geographic diversity.
b. had more fertile soil than most former colonies.
c. were both colonies of Great Britain, which founded democratic institutions worldwide.
d. had large numbers of European settlers, not directly tied to a commodities or forced labor economy, who adopted growth-promoting institutions.
Answer: d
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The U.S. Constitution serves as the legal source of authority for the division of powers between the states and the national government
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
When describing the trade-off between government expenditures on the military versus social welfare and economic programs, the common adage "guns vs. butter" is used. This situation is referring to which of the following concepts?
a. The peace dividend b. Opportunity costs c. Coercive diplomacy d. Security dilemma e. Neoliberal theory
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