Which perspective would argue that the development of the West is the result of the conquest, exploitation, and marginalization of other societies using military, economic, and cultural means?

Which of the following statements is generally true of sovereign nations?

A) Laws allow individuals to settle grievances in court. B) The lack of legal enforcement forces most to settle disputes on their own. C) The spirit of the law often conflicts with the letter of the law. D) Written law sometimes conflicts with law as it occurs in practice.

In dealings with foreign nations, the president has the power to

A) negotiate and sign treaties. B) directly order the Senate to ratify treaties. C) sign and ratify treaties. D) negotiate environmental regulations, human rights accords and trade policies, but not military alliances. E) negotiate military alliances and human rights accords, but not trade policies.