Which of the following is an accurate statement about the UN Human Rights Council?
a. Its members are elected by public ballot.
b. Its members serve five-year terms
c. Its membership is apportioned across regions.
d. Its membership consists mostly of Western European states.
c. Its membership is apportioned across regions.
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How, according to Roberts and Zaum, has the UN increased transparency and participation in Security Council decision-making?
a. by having open-door meetings and discussions b. by expanding membership to rising powers like India and Brazil c. by creating informal groups with non-Council members d. by increasing the number of permanent members from 6 to 9
Which of the following statements best describes Soviet politics during the post-Stalin era until the rise of Gorbachev in 1985?
a. There was an increased effort to allow foreign ideas to influence cultural affairs. b. Internal party structures were decentralized allowing the rise of regional leaders who were less beholden to the central party. c. The period saw the development of a more predictable and relatively stable authoritarian system. d. Economic growth continued to grow at a steady pace although living standards improved only minimally as the state and party tended to draw resources away from the people. e. Political terror remained constant.