Which of the following countries has a federal system of government?

Which of the following statements regarding globalization is true?

a. Globalization has conquered the world and is growing stronger. b. Most of the world's poor countries are benefiting from globalization. c. Globalization totally depends on world markets staying open. d. Countries that participate in globalization enjoy an average 20 percent annual growth rate. e. Globalization is stable and not susceptible to banking and currency crises.

In scientific research, what is the term for an item whose existence or value is subject to change?

a. Truth b. Observation c. Conceptualization d. Internal validity e. Variable