How might the premise of the Marshall Plan be translated into the language of the war on terror?
a. The United States should focus on humanitarian concerns first, and worry about the war on terror second.
b. The United States should provide only humanitarian aid, not military intervention, as that is the best way to build allies in the fight against terrorism.
c. The United States should aid economically weak nations, as they are more susceptible to terrorism.
d. Rebuilding infrastructure helps trade and increases U.S. economic power in the world, which discourages terrorist attacks on America.
Answer: c
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a. equality of opportunity and equality of result. b. freedom and order. c. majoritarian and pluralist democracy. d. equality and order. e. equality and freedom.
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