The widening gap between developed and developing nations was created by:
a. Intrinsic differences between citizens, such as intelligence and race.
b. Different rates of technological advances.
c. Different levels of dependency on oil.
d. Terrorism.
ANS: B
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a. The United States and the Soviet Union had a history of bilateral relations that ranged from coolly formal to openly hostile. b. The United States and the Soviet Union had different ideologies. c. US policymakers saw Soviet moves into East Europe as oppressive expansion, and Soviet policymakers were mistrustful of U.S. emphasis on free trade and free elections. d. The domestic situation in both the United States and the USSR was serious, with the United States experiencing a severe recession and the USSR going through a power struggle.
Which of the following is a typical way for lobbyists to seek to influence members of Congress?
a. by offering them money to vote a particular way. b. by filing amicus curiae briefs c. by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill d. by providing specialized expertise