Question : 76. How is democracy viewed when a nation’s military is also a powerful political : 2134348

76. How is democracy viewed when a nation’s military is also a powerful political force?

a. precarious and merely formal

b. strong due to military support

c. well-organized but weak

d. strongly constitutionally reformed

77. According to the textbook, two world powers are most strongly positioned to promote democracy globally. However, factoring in historical and recent support of anti-democratic regimes, which of the following is, in fact, the most likely to be helpful in the global spread of democracy?

a. the United States

b. the European Union

c. Canada

d. Japan

78. Stephen believes that Canada is becoming more equal in terms of the gap between the rich and the poor and that economic issues are becoming less important to voters. Which of the following schools of thought would he likely agree with?

a. postmaterialism

b. postverticalism

c. poststratification

d. post technocratic

79. According to the textbook, what proportion of single Canadians under the age of 25 live below the poverty line?

a. one-quarter

b. one-third

c. one-half

d. two-thirds

80. In a recent opinion poll, almost 90 percent of Canadians stated that they wanted governments to set concrete targets and timelines for poverty reduction in Canada. Despite this finding, politicians continue to prioritize other issues. What does the textbook say about this phenomenon?

a. People are more concerned with issues that directly impact them.

b. Politicians will say whatever they need to, to get elected.

c. There is a disconnect between Canadian priorities and Canadian politics.

d. Canadians are finally beginning to bring their politics and their priorities together.