Explain why drug policy is a good example of constructivism.
What will be an ideal response?
Although few people would disagree that there is a real policy problem there, the question is what type of problem it is. This definition of the problem will, in turn, influence the political forces that are brought to bear on the issue. In the case of drugs, the policy has been constructed primarily as an issue of criminal justice, and therefore law enforcement organizations have become central in implementation. If, however, drugs had been considered more of a health issue, or a social issue, then a very different set of organizations, and very different policy instruments, would have been central to the solutions that government would have pursued.
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The most combative person currently on the bench is
a. William Smith. b. Clarence Thomas. c. Antonin Scalia. d. John Paul Stevens. e. John Roberts.
The Supreme Court cases, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and McDonald v. Chicago, were victories for the
A. political left. B. political right. C. gun control advocates. D. government reform advocates. E. political left and gun control advocates.
What was the main element of the Nixon Doctrine?
a. The United States would intervene in the Middle East to prevent the spread of communism. b. The United States would regard friends of President Nasser as U.S. foes. c. The United States would contain Soviet efforts to penetrate the Middle East. d. The United States would provide arms and military assistance to Middle East friends like Saudi Arabia.
Which term represents the situation of one country being subject to foreign influence and sometimes overt political pressure by another, more powerful country?