Latent Function Is Unintended and Often Unrecognized

question 54

True/False

Latent function is unintended and often unrecognized.

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Definitions:

Soviet Union

A former federation of communist republics in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, existing from 1922 until 1991, officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

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Islamic guerrilla fighters who waged a jihad against the Soviet Union's occupation of Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989, later involved in civil conflicts within Afghanistan.

Procommunist Government

A government that supports or is aligned with communist principles, often advocating for communal ownership and the redistribution of resources.

Mariel Boat Lift

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