What determines whether an argument about the role of Marxism-Leninism in Soviet expansion is from the identity or critical theory perspective?

a. It depends on whether Soviet leaders were acting on their belief system or whether the underlying historical dialectic described by Marxism-Leninism drove the expansion of communism.
b. It depends on whether or not Soviet leaders actually believed in Marxism-Leninism.
c. It depends on whether communism is a better economic system than capitalism.
d. It depends on whether or not the United States acted on a basis of its own belief system.

a. It depends on whether Soviet leaders were acting on their belief system or whether the underlying historical dialectic described by Marxism-Leninism drove the expansion of communism.

Political Science

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a) To test the validity of a study b) To find out of if an affirmative action plan is working c) To test for discrimination d) To find out if firms are using affirmative action to make hiring decisions

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In the opinion of your authors, which of the following is a fundamental problem posed by the bureaucracy in the United States?

A) reconciling bureaucracy and democracy B) allowing the political branches of government greater flexibility in the selection process of personnel C) allowing bureaucrats more political rights such as running for public office and playing a greater role in political campaigns D) allowing bureaucrats not only to join unions but also to legally take part in a strike E) none of the above

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