The late Hugo Chavez left a controversial legacy as president of Venezuela. Conditions in that country improved under his presidency with respect to which of the following measures?

According to the text, __________ is only the starting point for political participation

A) the act of voting B) joining a political party C) awareness of political issues D) running for political office

State corporatism refers to

a. the state supporting large firms financially. b. a system whereby important societal interests are allowed to monopolize their respective areas in exchange for observing controls on their articulation of demands. c. a system whereby important societal interests are integrated into state policy-making. d. the creation of large state-owned businesses. e. communism.