Evaluate the following statement: U.S. states are irrelevant in the foreign policy process.
What will be an ideal response?
Appropriate answers will support either a “yes” or “no” answer with foreign policy examples. A “yes” answer will discuss the economic impact of states and localities and also point to a renewed interest in global issues stemming from trade to military issues. A “no” answer will identify the difficulties state and local officials face in influencing foreign policies because of expertise, constituencies, and access.
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According to Figure 17.2, of the entire federal government's budgetary spending, the largest portion of non-means-tested entitlements goes to __________
a. interest b. Social Security c. Medicare d. Medicaid
Diana is a member of a jury. During the trial, she decides to not hand out the death penalty to an adult criminal convicted of a capital crime. Which law most likely caused Diana to do this?
a. the law that sets a 30-day limit on a new trial based on fresh evidence b. the law that safeguards criminals against cruel and unusual punishment c. the law that sets the death penalty as a punishment for repeat offenders d. the law that gives the sentence for life in prison without parole
Republicans typically favor a smaller, cheaper federal government; they advocate lower taxes, less regulation of business, and lower spending on social welfare. They would be more generous only to the Defense Department.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Select a recent Supreme Court case. Using LexisNexis, SCOTUSblog, and other news and governmental sources, analyze both the decision itself and responses to the decision by Congress.
What will be an ideal response?