Mais de 95% da população mundial não vive em uma democracia plena
Explanation:
Europeans competed for power either through acquisition of colonies or building up its industries. When their industries were strong, they would strengthen their armies as well. If that was not enough they would form alliances with other countries to protect their interest.
During the campaign for President in 1988, George Bush promised that he would "not raise taxes," since this was, and continues to be, one of the most prominent talking points in Republican politics.