Which of the Following Was Not Among the Many Reforms

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not among the many reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev?

• A) The beginning of a market economy with limited free enterprise and some private property..
• B) Soviet citizens and officials were encouraged to openly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Soviet Union..
• C) Soviet citizens and officials were encouraged to openly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Soviet Union.
• D) Religious activities, long banned by the government, were once again tolerated.
• E) The creation of an elite presidential bodyguard to defend against declared assassination attempts.

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Definitions:

Hydrobromic Acid

A strong acid formed by dissolving the diatomic molecule hydrogen bromide (HBr) in water.

Strong Acid

An acid that completely dissociates into its ions in water, releasing all of its hydrogen atoms as hydrogen ions.

Acidity

A measure of the ability of a solution to donate hydrogen ions (H+) and thereby lower its pH.