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41.In terms of the transition from authoritarianism to democracy, which of the following is the perspective that proposes it occurs when the leaders of the authoritarian regime agree to exchange some of their power for a measure of democratization? a.the class-conflict thesisc.the revolutionary thesis b.the sub rosa thesisd.the elite-pact thesis 42.The __________ explains the transition from authoritarianism to democracy as a consequence of political pressure resulting from working-class mobilization. a.class-conflict thesisc.revolutionary thesis b.sub rosa thesisd.elite-pact thesis 43.According to the text’s discussion of the Internet and the U.S. political system: a.only a few hundred private citizens established web sites relating to the 2000 national elections. b.internet web sites have served to increase voter alienation. c.computer technology clearly has the potential to be a powerful force in the fight against political alienation and apathy. d.all of the above 44.Which of the following is/are among the structural reasons that partly explain the low voter turnout in the United States? a.There are laws that remove from voter registration lists the names people who have moved or have not voted in recent elections. b.American elections are held on workdays when people are busy. c.The two-party system encourages the candidates to compete for middle ground on popular issues, thus blurring the distinctions between them. d.all of the above 45.Which of the following is/are among the contributing factors to the sharp decrease in public confidence in major institutions, including the government? a.major policy mistakes such as Watergate b.the savings and loan scandal c.the Monica Lewinsky affair d.all of the above 46.The text’s definition of terrorism makes three critical points. Which of the following is NOT              one of these? a.Terrorism is socioemotional behavior. b.Terrorism makes use of extraordinary forms of violence. c.The targets of the extraordinary violence are generally chosen at random so that everyone                           has reason to fear that they are personally at risk. d.Terrorism is goal-oriented behavior. 47.The text identifies three particularly important types of terrorism. Which of the following is              NOT one of these? a.terrorism sponsored by political sects b.revolutionary nationalist terrorism c.federal terrorism d.state terrorism 48.According to the text, terrorists and the media are in a/an __________ relationship. a.expressivec.reciprocal b.symbioticd.conflicting 49.Which of the following is NOT recognized as an openly declared nuclear power? a.Francec.India b.Pakistand.Japan