President Eisenhower's defense doctrine that pledged to respond to any act of aggression with the most destructive capabilities available including nuclear weapons was called
a. nuclear deterrence.
b. massive retaliation.
c. compellence.
d. strategic defense.
e. coercive diplomacy.
B
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In theory, the political party's top national authority is the
a. national convention. b. national committee. c. state convention. d. state committee. e. county committee.
What is the core idea that shapes democracy?
a. Minorities have the full power of decision making over all matters that affect them. b. The people may not be right but the people are never wrong. c. Ordinary people are capable of making choices about self-governance. d. Policy is determined by tyranny of the majority.
What was supported by the outcome of the trial of Peter Zenger?
a. the right to property b. the right to a trial by jury c. the right to bear arms d. freedom of the press