Discuss how U.S. defense spending compares to that of other countries and the historical roots that led to our modern-day situation. Then explore the advantages and disadvantages of this spending policy (in other words, what is sacrificed when money is spent on defense?). Finally, broadly outline the defense approach being taken by President Obama.
What will be an ideal response?
Military spending is one of the largest items in the federal budget and is the largest amount of spending by far of any other developed country. This investment has led the United States to become the world’s superpower, but this spending has come at the expense of domestic programs. President Obama’s plan is to cut military spending and invest in technologies like the drone while increasing foreign aid in order to prevent wars.
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a. support the removal of price ceilings on essential goods. b. rely on middle class support, especially the bazaars. c. support the cutting of red tape and balancing the budget. d. stress the importance of individual rights and the rule of law. e. are denounced as pro-American Muslims.
Public service announcements on television or radio represent what form of government policy tool?
A. privatization B. regulation C. taxing and spending D. education
Which of the following statements about citizens' levels of trust in the media is accurate?
a. level of trust in the media is higher for those who identify as Republican and declined for those who identify as Democrats b. the overall level of trust has slightly increased in most Western democracies c. the overall level of trust has decreased in most Western democracies d. the overall level of trust in the US has remained relatively stable since its founding
The Supreme Court case Kelo v. City of New London surprised many with the court's ruling on__________.
A. immigration law B. right to privacy C. eminent domain D. donations to political campaigns E. freedom of religion