Why is the concept of national security inherently controversial? Define the concept of national security in your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should identify national security as the freedom a nation-state enjoys from threats to its sovereignty, territory, and political autonomy and identify the controversy as stemming from the tendency of political leaders to justify their actions on security grounds.

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James Barry is contesting in the upcoming presidential elections. James is quite a popular figure among the youth. He tweets regularly and has around 71.5 million followers on his social networking profile. Which of the following sources of political information is James Barry extensively using to promote himself?

A. Magazine B. Television C. Radio D. The local newspaper E. The Internet

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Fiona serves in the army. She has been on a tour for almost six months and is unlikely to be able to cast her vote on Election Day. She can, therefore, use _____ to cast her vote.

A. a cardinal ballot B. a golden parachute C. the white primary D. a push poll E. an absentee ballot

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The number of __________ in state legislatures is a bit higher than in Congress, but parity seems a long way off

a. African Americans b. Hispanics c. women d. minorities

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The body that appoints and supervises the state auditor is the

a. Sunset Advisory Commission. b. Legislative Budget Board. c. Legislative Audit Committee. d. Legislative Council. e. House Research Organization.

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