To pass their legislative agendas, presidents must ______ members of Congress to get Congress to support their proposals.
a. intimidate
b. threaten
c. bribe
d. persuade
e. punish
d. persuade
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According to Paul Pillar, which of the following conclusions did U.S. intelligence make before the Iraq War?
a. Iraq would likely have a long, difficult, and turbulent transition to democracy. b. A major foreign aid plan would be required to restore the Iraqi economy after the war. c. Sunnis and Shiites would likely engage in violent conflict. d. All of the above.
In France, the Constitutional Council was established
a. in 1987. b. in 1876. c. in 1958. d. under Napoleon. e. none of the above
What is alienated labor?
a) When individuals are forced to work without compensation in a situation of slavery or indentured servitude. b) Labor done for someone else, with no say over what is done or the pace at which it is done and with no opportunity to take pride in the work or express one's creativity. c) Work that is performed for a rate that is below the market rate. d) A job that a socialist government forces its citizens to take in order to contribute to the good of the nation, with no concern for the good or the interest of the individual.
With regard to the possible effects of global warming, which of the following is NOT correct?
a. The polar ice formations are melting. b. Sea levels will rise as the average global temperature rises. c. Because of the rise in sea levels and increased rains, climate change will not place stress on water resources. d. Crop and livestock production will be challenged.