In theory, ________ capability will deter a first strike by ensuring that enough nuclear weapons survive the first strike to inflict an unacceptable amount of damage in retaliation.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


second-strike

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Remittances from nations like the U.S. provide opportunities for family members back home, as well as improving their quality of life, and __________

A) allowing illegal immigrants to earn citizenship B) helping stabilize home countries economically C) increasing the security of the U.S. D) helping destabilize home countries economically

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original jurisdiction

What will be an ideal response?

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How do interest groups typically seek to influence a court's decision through amicus curiae briefs?

A. by presenting information not contained in briefs of the formal parties B. by presenting nonlegal arguments C. by suggesting that an unfavorable decision will lead to significant public backlash D. by focusing exclusively on the legal arguments put forth by the formal parties

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A survey of elite opinion in the United States shows that there is

a. still a strong elite consensus on the means by which foreign policy should be pursued and which ends are important. b. no longer any elite consensus on the means by which foreign policy should be pursued and which ends are important. c. still strong elite consensus on the means by which foreign policy should be pursued but not which ends are important. d. no longer any elite consensus on the means by which foreign policy should be pursued, although there is still elite consensus on which ends are important.

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