Discuss the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones in the recent war against terror. What larger shift does this potentially represent in the style of American modern warfare? Have drones made killing almost into a game? Are drone attacks different from political assassinations?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should describe the push-button tactics of modern warfare and discuss the goals of the two UAV programs conducted by the CIA and the military, respectively.
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A. Education B. Military C. Policing D. Road construction
If a state legislature draws an awkwardly shaped district in order to help a particular candidate win election, the legislature could be accused of which of the following?
a. Violating the one-person, one-vote principle b. Gerrymandering c. Minority-vote dilution d. Minority-vote packing e. Majority-vote packing
Foreign policy and foreign relations are the responsibility of which cabinet member?
A. Attorney General B. Secretary of State C. Secretary of the Interior D. Secretary of Defense E. Secretary of Commerce
Which of the following statements about public opinion would the founders be more likely to agree with?
a. It is better for leaders to minimize the impact of public opinion and to allow citizens to influence policymakers through elections. b. It is better for leaders to allow citizens to influence policymakers than to maximize the impact of public opinion. c. Too little trust in the preferences of the people diminishes the effectiveness of government. d. Government should respond to public opinion, not shape it.