The presence of centrifugal forces within a country has lead many central governments to transfer central government power to regional or local governments. This process is called

24-karat gold is considered to be pure gold. 18-karat gold is considered to be about 75% gold. what is 18-karat gold considered a mixture rather than a pure substance? a) it has a variable composition of other elements and minerals. b) its color is different than pure gold. c) the gold atoms are not arranged in a repeating pattern. d) it can be melted and transformed into a different substance.

Why is the netherlands vulnerable to changes in climate? a. the netherlands is against nuclear power. b. forests in the netherlands have been destroyed by acid rain. c. the netherlands wrote the kyoto protocols. d. the netherlands is low-lying country, and rising sea levels may cause flooding.

Rational ignorance suggests that a. voters are ignorant on issues that are not of special interest to them b. voters do not pursue information about issues before voting c. low voter turnout is due to a lack of understanding of the platforms of each political party d. voters are uninterested in the electoral process