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Which of the following statements about states is false?

A
States have political bodies or governments.
B
States have intangible boundaries.
C
States usually are recognized as sovereign.
D
States are politically organized and governed spaces.
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The creation of the European Union has had all of the following effects except __________.

A
increased trade between countries
B
increased immigration to member countries
C
increased migration between member countries
D
increased passport security at internal borders
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Multinational states most often have political problems because __________.

A
each nation desires an independent sovereign state
B
neighbors are more likely to invade them
C
they are more likely to support autocratic leaders
D
they are more likely to have economic problems
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Which of the following scenarios is an example of a trade sanction?

A
The United Kingdom places a cap on immigration.
B
Australia hosts the Summer Olympics.
C
The United States purchases foreign oil to compensate for the country's limited supply.
D
The EU refuses to import diamonds from Sierra Leone due to human rights violations.
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A __________ is a founding document that provides direction for a country’s laws and government.

A
parliament
B
monarchy
C
constitution
D
coup d’etat
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Before the creation of the nation-state in Europe, all of the following were common EXCEPT:

A
brides often brought territory with them in marriage
B
citizens in many countries spoke many languages
C
borders between countries were stable and rarely moved
D
countries were home to dozens of ethnic groups
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A state is a __________.

A
people group that share a common history, culture, and belief system
B
sovereign territory with an autonomous government
C
political unit ruled by a monarch
D
multiethnic empire, united by nationalism
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Which of the following is not a benefit of globalization?

A
better use of limited worldwide water resources
B
the spread of new ideas and technology among many nations
C
increased efficiency as different nations share their best products
D
the creation of a global village to share understanding
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A __________ is a founding document that provides direction for a country’s laws and government.

A
parliament
B
monarchy
C
constitution
D
coup d’etat
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Which of the following systems of government allows citizens to hold only one form of political opinion?

A
a parliamentary republic
B
a single-party government
C
a presidential republic
D
a constitutional monarchy
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Which of the following is not a criticism of globalization?

A
Globalization has led to increased nuclear proliferation.
B
Globalization has resulted in increased cultural diversity.
C
Globalization has resulted in the spread of negative influences.
D
Globalization has led to the exploitation of some countries.
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An intergovernmental orgainzation is best described as __________.

A
any international corporation or organization
B
an organization of states that pursue shared goals
C
an organization that is beyond government control
D
any international nonprofit humanitarian organization
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The United Nations is the largest international organization in the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following effects would not likely result from enacting a free trade agreement?

A
Imports would increase.
B
Exports would increase.
C
Prices of goods would decrease.
D
Quotas and tariffs would increase.
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Annexation occurs when __________.

A
states purchase new territory from others
B
territories agree to become part of a state
C
boundaries change from imaginary to tangible
D
countries forcefully take territory from neighbors
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Which former multinational state is now divided into seven independent states, including Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina?

A
Germany
B
the Soviet Union
C
Austria
D
Yugoslavia
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Which of the following scenarios is the best example of cultural diffusion?

A
American English is taught in schools throughout the United States.
B
McDonald's opens more restaurants throughout the United States.
C
The Iowa State Fair hosts a cow-milking contest with local farmers' cattle.
D
Salsa dancing becomes popular in Miami, Florida, due to a large Latino population.
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The amount of freshwater on the planet is not increasing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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__________ is the deliberate and systemic extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.

A
Nationalism
B
Genocide
C
Authoritarianism
D
Marginalization
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Yugoslavia's civil wars and ultimate division into seven independent states is an example of __________.

A
nationalism resulting in genocide and human rights violations
B
a successful and peaceful nationalist movement
C
widespread nationalism with a unified purpose
D
violent outbreaks against the ruling class by a united lower class

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