What are at least three institutional obstacles that the FBI faced prior to the 9/11 attacks?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers could discuss FBI agents’ lack of experience in dealing with counterterrorism and the FBI’s pattern of dealing with crimes and criminals after incidents have occurred rather than beforehand. Students could go on to discuss the role of civil liberties in the United States, which prevented large-scale and extended investigations. An answer to this question might also touch on the small portion of the FBI’s budget and training dedicated to counterterrorism.

Political Science

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The guarantee for citizens in liberal democracies of reasonably clear and fair rules, rather than arbitrary use of power, is called the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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As indicated by the text, which president can be considered most successful in the use of his cabinet as a deliberative body?

A) Washington B) Roosevelt C) Lincoln D) Eisenhower E) Kennedy

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The Articles of Confederation required the consent of how many of the 13 states in order to amend the governing document?

a. Seven b. Nine c. Ten d. Thirteen

Political Science

Article I of the U.S. Constitution discusses the president's executive power to supervise and control governmental departments that execute laws

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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