Gorbachev pursued glasnost and perestroika reforms in part because

a. the war in afghanistan had drained the nation’s resources.

b. the soviet union had already demonstrated superior nuclear capability.

c. food surpluses and production increases created stable economic conditions.

d. russian revolutionaries staged a coup to overthrow the communist government.

Which of these best describes the battle of galveston on january 1, 1863? a) a draw b) a naval battle c) a victory for the union army d) the fist civil war battle in texas

Which of the following world and national events led to a new view of people with disabilities in the us:     a.  world war i and ii veterans with disabilities returned home after the wars. b.  john f. kennedy was elected president and had a sister with a disability. c.  the civil rights and feminist movements. d.  all of the above.

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts