What is the primary difference between the sanctions imposed by the United Nations against Iran in 2005 and those imposed by the United States against Cuba in 1959?
a. The Iran sanctions “took” money; the Cuba sanctions “gave” money.
b. The Iran sanctions were intended to change Iran’s behavior; the Cuba sanctions were intended to topple the Cuban government.
c. The Iran sanctions were targeted against individuals and private businesses; the Cuba sanctions applied to the entire economy.
d. The Iran sanctions produced no measurable results; the Cuba sanctions were immediately successful.
b. The Iran sanctions were intended to change Iran’s behavior; the Cuba sanctions were intended to topple the Cuban government.
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Party machines—centralized party organizations at the local level that dominated politics by controlling local elections—declined because
a. they could not provide needed services to the urban community. b. many of their activities were illegal. c. they were never effective at controlling local elections. d. they became increasingly corrupt and unable to deliver on promises e. government began to provide the social services that had been the basis of popular loyalty and support for the machines.
In 1992, the United Nations sponsored an environmental conference that identified the importance of developing a post–Cold War sustainable development strategy. This was known as the _______.
a. Ecological Diversity Conference b. Kyoto Protocol c. Doha Round d. Earth Summit