In spite of its wealth of natural resources such as coffee, emeralds, and coal, colombia has had a turbulent history. what is one of the causes for the turmoil?
a. an inability to hold democratic elections
b. lack of education and public health services
c. powerful drug cartels and guerilla groups
d. the separation of people caused by the andes mountains

Carefully study the chart above. which of the following statements best describes literacy rates in north africa? a. literacy rates are decreasing in the region. b. literacy rates are increasing in the region, and the gap between men and women is decreasing. c. literacy rates are increasing in the region, but the gap between men and women is staying the same. d. literacy rates are staying about the same in the region.

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?

Match the factors that affect personal financing to their relevant categories. -employment status -war -children’s education -export-import fluctuations -family members -global recession -government personal factors global factors economic factors