In a process known as __________ the Senate generally allows senators of the president's party from the state in which a judicial vacancy occurs to block the nomination

According to Western and Goldstein, interventions by the UN do not prolong civil wars but often lead to what outcome?

a. UN intervention often botches efforts to protect citizens. b. UN interventions have no effect on the length of civil wars. c. UN interventions incite violent protests and fail to protect citizens. d. UN interventions are successful only when military force is not used. e. UN intervention serves to end conflicts as long as the efforts are backed with credible force.

Which of the following is not a source for global public opinion?

a. Information technology b. Issues and problems that cross national borders c. Public opinion responses linked to political–economic ideologies d. Growth of foreign civil societies in response to democratic reforms