Agencies responsible for obtaining and interpreting information about various nations around the world are part of ______.

In 2005, Texas voters amended the state constitution to deny equal rights to gay and lesbian couples in numerous areas, including

a. community property rights. b. hospital visitation rights. c. survivors' benefits. d. marriage or civil unions. e. All of the above are true.

Why do U.S. leaders pay little attention to fragile states?

a. They tend to be unconcerned about poor countries. b. They are absorbed by domestic challenges. c. They regard many fragile states as hopeless. d. They tend to focus on situations that pose immediate threats.