Petrostates Are Able to Resist Democratization by __________

question 25

Multiple Choice

Petrostates are able to resist democratization by __________.

• A)providing the nation with the wealth needed to avoid popular discontent
• B)paying foreign mercenaries to employ totalitarian methods of social control
• C)resisting the problem of brain drain experienced by underdeveloped nations
• D)financing a successful propaganda operation to reinforce the official ideology

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Definitions:

Intuitions

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Learned

Acquired knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching.

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as a punishment for a crime, often debated in moral, legal, and ethical contexts.

Crime Deterrent

A crime deterrent is any measure or factor that discourages individuals from engaging in criminal behavior, either through fear of consequences or moral persuasion.