QUESTION 7 10 Government, the one institution in a society with the claim to exercising authority over its people, is usually successful and effective due to: A. Their legitimacy B. The denial of liberties C. Regulation of peoples' behavior D. Demand for taxes QUESTION 8 10 One of the most important trends in the world after the Second World War has been the role of the United States. Which of the following best describes the circumstance that enabled the United States to play a leading role in world affairs? A. The fact that the United States was very much less devastated after the war O B. The strong challenge from the defunct Soviet Union C. The ideological differences after the war D. The establishment of international organizations and institutions QUESTION 9 Which of the following best describes the reason(s) why the United States established economic and political institutions after the Second World War? A. Due to her perception of the cause(s) of the Second World War B. To maintain her world dominance at all cost C. Use her power to subdue poorer countries D. Use the institutions as tools for getting more wealth for her people only