Excluding members of an old regime from participating in a new democratic system hinders the process of democratization because _____

a. it magnifies the impact of brain drain
b. it gives old leaders a motive for forcibly retaking power
c. a functioning democracy requires tolerance of the opposition
d. the population often experiences nostalgia about the way life used to be under the old regime

Correct Answer: c

Political Science

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The United States presidential election of 2000 was an example of a case in which

A. the Court was able to avoid being involved in a contentious political issue. B. the Court was able to pass the buck to the legislature to make a difficult decision. C. the Court had to play a highly visible and politically significant role in social issues. D. the Court overturned the Constitution and seized political power.

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House Bill 72 is best described as __________

a. a reduction in taxes to boost educational spending b. an attempt to overhaul public education and limit class sizes c. an attempt to overhaul public education by doubling class sizes to increase efficiency d. a bill to fund free higher education

Political Science