What Was the Cause of the Biggest North American Blackout

question 85

Multiple Choice

What was the cause of the biggest North American blackout in history, which occurred in the summer of 2003?

• A) security breach
• B) act of war
• C) software failure
• D) human error

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Definitions:

State

The organized system of power and authority in society.

Government

The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state, and the mechanisms through which authority is exercised.

Relationship

A connection or association between two or more entities, which can be based on emotions, business, social roles, or other forms of interaction.

Power Elite

A theory by sociologist C. Wright Mills that suggests a small group of wealthy and influential individuals at the top of society hold the power and make the key decisions.