Which of these, if true, would provide the best support for a rational-material explanation of the origin of Germany's welfare system?
a. Germany had a large bureaucracy in place before welfare programs were first created.
b. The German public largely believe that the state has certain responsibilities towards its citizens.
c. Labor conflict in Germany subsided significantly after the first welfare programs were established.
d. German leaders had come of age at a time when Marxist ideas were spreading rapidly across Europe.
Answer: c
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Which best explains the differences between historians and political scientists?
a. Historians look for generalizations, while political scientists are reluctant to generalize. b. Historians are somewhat more reluctant to generalize, while political scientists look for generalizations. c. Historians are much more likely to look for comparisons than political scientists are. d. Historians tend to focus on nature-based explanations, while political scientists focus on nurture-based explanations.