Why is congressional oversight during times of war or crisis particularly difficult?

What will be an ideal response?


During these periods, the president may be especially likely to resist intrusions and insist on the need for secrecy. And Congress may be especially reluctant to engage in vigorous oversight for fear of appearing unpatriotic.

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A) determined by a statistician. B) selected before data collection begins. C) computed by hand for greater accuracy. D) selected after data collection is complete to ensure a match between the procedure and the type of data.

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Iran is a fledgling democracy

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Terrorists have all of the following traits in common EXCEPT

a. self-righteousness. b. frustration. c. boredom. d. social isolation. e. need for risk-taking.

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The Miranda warnings inform criminal suspects of their fundamental duties on their arrest.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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