A global system characterized by a single major actor is

Which of the following was true about the U.S. defense budget in 2012?

a. Although smaller than the budgets of Russia and China, it exceeded the budgets of all other NATO countries, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and India combined. b. It exceeded the budgets of all other countries except China, which had greatly increased its budget in order to modernize its military forces. c. It exceeded the budgets of all other NATO countries, Russia, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and India combined. d. Although it exceeded the budgets of all other NATO countries, Japan, and Saudi Arabia combined, the budgets of Russia, China, and India were greater.

A NIMBY reaction is most likely to be triggered in a community when it is announced that ________

A. federal funds have been procured to build a new high school B. an elected official has been accused of scandalous behavior C. a local election has no clear winner and a runoff will result D. a proposed new airport will not be built after all E. a new landfill will be built in the area