Answer:
C. China became a global powerhouse
Explanation:
Deng Xiaoping took over after Mao passed away and since then China has come to be known as one of the largest economies of the world with tremendous global political power and a rapidly improving military.
Mountain hills and deserts helped the Chinese to thrive mostly because it protected them from invasion quite well.
Answer: A. Expressing rage over the terrible plight of drug addicts to demonstrate her intense commitment to change
Explanation: What will certainly not increase credibility with the audience is expressing rage. While it may seem that expressing rage and anger is good for showing commitment to a problem, a desire for change, and that Amy cares about reducing the suffering of drug addicts, rage shows that there is a lack of composure with Amy, and composure is key when one wants to gain credibility, because anger can point to certain shortcomings of anyone who wants credibility at all costs.
On the other hand, showing keen interests and enthusiasm for problem solving indicates dynamism, while quoting adequate sources to confirm claims and fluent speaking are elements of competence, that is, someone who has the competence to solve a problem.
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1. Gambling
3. Cigarettes
6. Alcohol
7. Gasoline
Excise tax is a type of indirect tax imposed on the manufacture, sale or use of certain goods and products, specified by the state or the government.
It is also called a 'sin tax' which is charged on the goods which are considered to be harmful to the society. These include gambling, cigarettes, alcohol and gasoline from the given options for this question.
A group used in a study or in an experiment, which does not get treatment by the scientists and is used as a foundation to determine the functions of the other tested subjects is known as the control group. The control group is only found in an experimental investigation.
