Briefly explain the military-industrial complex. Which president first cautioned the nation about this and why? Were his cautions justified? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Vary. President Eisenhower first cautioned the nation about the growing collaboration of the government, the military, and the armament industry. A decision to go to war could be motivated not by ideals to preserve or promote freedom but to ensure the economic well-being of the defense contractor. Student answers to justifications will vary but should cite the examples from the text that show that Conflict theorists have shown fraud, waste, and abuse of these interconnections. Text cites the example of Halliburton and KBR and a $2.7 billion-dollar contract waste and overcharge during the Iraq war.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Is any behavior or appearance that follows and maintains the standards of a group
a. Deviance b. Conformity c. Social control d. Power
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