Describe the guidelines prescribed in the 1973 War Powers Resolution. In what ways has the War Powers Resolution been successful? How has it failed to achieve its purpose?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should discuss how the War Powers Resolution has forced presidents to communicate more with the public and Congress about military interventions. Answers should discuss that some presidents, President Clinton for example, complied more than did others. Answers should also discuss how the War Powers Resolution has done little to constrain military involvement overseas without a declaration of war.

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The American judicial system consists of

a. three parallel and equal court systems. b. four federal court systems. c. two separate and parallel court systems: a state and local system and a federal system. d. two systems with equal powers and jurisdictions. e. two independent court systems that work seamlessly between the state and federal levels.

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The term "desensitizing"

a. involves explaining any deception that was used in the experiment. b. is the part of debriefing designed to remove any undesirable influence the experiment may have had. c. is synonymous with dehoaxing. d. is the aspect of informed consent in which the participant is informed that deception may be used.

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If you work as the professional chief executive for a city that uses the council-manager form of government, what is your title?

A. Mayor B. City manager C. Executive councilor D. Commissioner E. State representative

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