Question

question 9 (3 points)
in political cartoons, what does an elephant symbol typically represent in u.s. politics?
○ a independent voters
○ b the democratic party
○ c the green party
○ d the republican party

question 10 (3 points)
the ongoing conflict in ukraine has significant global implications. which geographical factor has most directly influenced russias strategic interests in ukraine?
○ a access to warm - water ports in the black sea
○ b protection of mountain ranges
○ c access to agricultural territories
○ d control of major oil reserves

Explanation:

Question 9

In U.S. politics, political symbols are established: the elephant represents the Republican Party, while the donkey represents the Democratic Party. Independent voters have no single animal symbol, and the Green Party has its own distinct symbolism unrelated to an elephant.

Russia's strategic interest in Ukraine's Black Sea coast relates to warm - water ports. Warm - water ports don't freeze in winter, allowing year - round naval and trade activity. Ukraine's Black Sea ports (like Sevastopol, though annexed by Russia earlier, and others) are crucial. Mountain ranges are not a key factor here, Ukraine's agricultural territories are not the main strategic geographical factor for Russia, and major oil reserves are not the most direct geographical factor influencing Russia's strategic interest in Ukraine compared to warm - water ports.

Answer:

d. The Republican Party

Question 10