What Is the Relationship Between Economic Inequality and Democracy

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between economic inequality and democracy?

• A) The most democratic societies are the most unequal.
• B) Economically unequal countries are more likely to devolve into dictatorships.
• C) There is more political turmoil in countries that redistribute wealth with progressive tax policy.
• D) Economic inequality contributes to social cohesion because everyone knows their place.

Understand how classical conditioning explains emotional and physiological responses.

Understand theories explaining substance use and dependency, including cognitive and sociocultural theories.

Recognize pharmacological treatments used in substance dependency and their mechanisms of action.

Describe the genetic and family risk factors for substance-related disorders.

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Definitions:

Gilded Age

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Exodusters

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Coolie Trade

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