According to the text, the meeting between President Gorbachev of the Soviet Union and President George H.W. Bush that marked a watershed in ending the Cold War was the

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Christian democratic welfare state?

A. It preserves citizen autonomy through market participation. B. Benefits are tied to contributions to social insurance programs. C. Social security programs supplement universal entitlement programs. D. Only means-tested programs are instituted.

When it comes to protest activities, a majority of Americans are

A. actively involved in protests at one time or another in their lives. B. willing to contribute through financial support but not through active participation. C. supportive of violent activities if the cause warrants such an approach. D. actively involved only later in their lives, when they feel more secure that a protest is justified. E. not highly supportive of such activities, despite America's tradition of free expression.