(TCO 9) Rarely the work of small bands and conspirators alone, _____ are usually the result of system collapse, which permits small but well-organized groups (often military) to take over.

Some observers fear that funding welfare programs through _______ will encourage states to engage in a "race to the bottom"

A) unfettered grants B) block grants C) categorical grants D) unfunded mandates E) general revenue sharing

Which of the following statements about women heads of government in the developing world is NOT true?

a. Most female heads of government or heads of state have been the widows or daughters of government leaders. b. Asia has had more women heads of government than Africa. c. Africa has had women heads of government. d. Election of a woman head of government or head of state has invariably led to subsequent improvements in the rights and living conditions of the nation’s female population.