The ______, which began after the Korean War and lasted until the 1980s, was a time of confrontation through surrogate nations between the U.S.S.R. and the United States.

A 2012 survey found that about two-thirds of Americans disagreed with __________

a. the belief that individuals should be treated equally, regardless of group membership or other characteristics b. the concept that government actions should reflect the will of the people c. the idea that success in life is mostly determined outside an individual's control d. the opinion that the government should definitely be involved in reducing income differences between the rich and the poor e. the statement that some people have more in-born ability to learn

Which of the following factors in a country would support the formation of a welfare state?

A. capitalist business entities B. widespread ethnic diversity C. single?member district plurality D. a homogenous society E. a two party political system