Which of the following is an example of gunboat diplomacy?
a. The United States sent navy vessels to Japan to gain access to foreign markets.
b. The United States threatened to use nuclear weapons against the Soviet Union when it moved missiles into Cuba.
c. The United States colonized the Philippines.
d. Prior to WWII, the United States was reluctant to engage in long-standing military alliances.
a. The United States sent navy vessels to Japan to gain access to foreign markets.
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Considering what is known about the effectiveness of schools as agents of political socialization, which of these things is a child least likely to acquire at school?
a. a sense of patriotism b. a sense of nationalism c. a desire to run for public office d. knowledge of the names of the three branches of government
Peers tend to be influential in the socialization process __________
a. across the board b. on issues of special relevance to youth c. only in rare cases d. if there is no parental influence
In the United States, the president must seek the Senate’s ________ on treaties and major government appointments.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments grant important rights to people who are accused of having committed crimes. These rights are examples of
a. democratic rules. b. majority rules. c. civil liberties. d. civil rights. e. social contracts.