The war in which country, which cost $1 trillion and 2,000 American lives, went largely ignored during the 2012 presidential election?

Which of the following statements is an expression of the coattail effect?

a) Mr. Brown voted for George W. Bush for governor because he liked his stand on the issues. b) Ms. Castillo supported George W. Bush for governor because Bush is a Republican and Ms. Castillo always votes Republican. c) Mr. Schultz went to the polls to support George W. Bush and because Bush is a Republican, he decided to vote the straight Republican ticket. d) Ms. Nguyen voted for Republican George W. Bush for governor but cast her ballot for Democrats for most other offices. e) Mr. Williams voted for George W. Bush because his friends were voting for George W. Bush.

Which of the following best describes the term "sovereign state"?

a. A group of senior military officials that have seized control of the existing government. b. A nation ruled by the tenets of democracy. c. A country that has broken away from an autocratic government to form an independent, self-governing entity. d. A community with solid borders that is ruled by a monarch. e. A well-defined territory overseen by a single government that makes and enforces laws.