The concept of defense burden illustrates that
A) economic strength often means that countries can afford to outsource their military capabilities to others.
B) it is often the states who are least able to afford spending on military that end up spending the most on it.
C) only states in active conflicts will spend heavily on military strength.
D) sometimes the best decision a country can make is to get rid of their military, like Switzerland and Japan.
E) the larger the state, the larger the military.
B
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Which of the following led to the creation of a democratic regime in Germany in the year 1919?
A. power in the hands of the Social Democratic Party B. rise of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party C. Germany's inability to weather the economic disaster of the global Great Depression D. Germany's defeat in World War I E. collapse of the Weimer Republic
Supporters of the referendum argue that it
a. provides a historical context to political decisions. b. adds drama to the political process. c. increases sovereignty of the nation compared with other nations. d. reduces the likelihood of civil war. e. none of the above.