Attempting to create a society with no inequalities in wealth was seen by the Founders as _____________________
a. a dangerous violation of property rights
b. an important step toward equality in society
c. a basic human right
d. a matter to be left for the states
A
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Demographically, the United States is becoming a(n)
A) elderly nation with the bulk of its citizens over age 65. B) middle-aged nation with a stagnant population. C) middle-aged nation with a growing population of elderly. D) youth-oriented nation with the bulk of its citizens under age 30. E) youth-oriented nation with rapidly-rising birthrates.
Why did it prove difficult for Congress to close American military bases at the end of the Cold War with the former Soviet Union?
a. Many members of Congress believed that the Cold War might begin again and that the military bases would be needed despite the pause in tensions with the former Soviet Union. b. Since every military base was in some congressional member's district, it proved impossible for Congress to decide to close any of them. c. Every time Congress chose a base to close, a lawsuit would be filed and the federal judiciary would prevent the closure from moving forward. d. There were a number of riots on military bases slated for closure, and Congress did not want to provoke further agitation from the armed forces.
Why did the textbook author Steven Hook call the war on terror a “legal quandary”? How did the war on terror differ from other wars in regard to the role of the judiciary? How did the Supreme Court rule on cases relating to the war on terror?
What will be an ideal response?
Negative campaigning seems to be the most successful when ________
A. the attacks are presented through a paid advertisement rather than a journalistic story B. the candidate is the focus of the attack C. the attack focuses on the issues rather than the candidate D. it highlights the private life of the candidate