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Exercise
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GOVT 2301/2302
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TRUE or FALSE
1. Generally speaking, the countries of Africa and Asia have higher levels of political
freedom than the countries of western Europe and South America.
2. The poorest countries of the world, as measured by GDP/CAP, are located primarily
in Africa.
3. There are more televisions per 100 persons in Mongolia than in Canada.
COMPLETION
1. Identify seven countries that have these three characteristics: a. at least 37.31 TVs per
100 persons, b. have a value of “7” on the political freedom (democracy) scale, and,
c. have a gdp/cap of at least $12,400.
2. List the 12 poorest countries in the western hemisphere (as measured by gdp/cap).
3. As a result of examining these maps, explain any relationships you believe exist
among these variables. Which variable(s) do you believe is (are) the cause(s) and
which is (are) the effect(s)? Be specific as you theorize about why these variables are
related in the way you believe they are.