Imagine that you are an adviser to the president. A situation is brewing in the Philippines that may require U.S. military intervention
Provide three brief rationales for why the United States should or should not intervene, arguing from the point of view of an isolationist, a unilateralist, and a multilateralist. Which position would be most supported by the American public?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define and compare isolationism, unilateralism, and multilateralism.
2, Explain how these orientations differ in terms of their beliefs about foreign policy, war, and cooperation. A strong answer will explain where each rationale may come from, naming a particular agent of socialization.
3, Discuss the consistently strong view among the American public, supported by public opinion polls, that the United States should be less involved in world affairs.
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a. midterm shift. b. unified government. c. divided government. d. separation of powers. e. continental divide.
The main job of the bureaucracy is to _________, which is seen as an extension of how the president executes laws
A) ?enforce the laws B) ?enforce the rules C) ?enforce Supreme Court decisions D) ?enforce criminal law E) ?enforce political agendas
Explain Madison's defense of the Constitution in Federalist No. 10
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In drawing the powers of each of the three branches, it is clear that Congress intended for the executive branch to exert power over the others. 2. The Constitution is written so as to make it easy to amend it by popular vote. 3. One of the most important divisions during the Constitutional Convention was over the issue of slavery. 4. Like George Washington, James Madison freed his slaves upon his death. 5. The term “federalist” was chosen ironically by Constitutional supporters because it generally meant more of a balance between the power of states and the national government.