"We had to destroy the village to save it." Explain the origins of this quote. What does it mean? Under what conditions is the situation to which it refers most likely to occur? What can be done to avoid such a situation? Give a concrete example to explain this phenomenon.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Provide an explanation for the quote at hand, paying attention to its nuances.
2. Explain the context for the quote-the Vietnam War-and what it means, focusing on the difficulty guerrilla warfare creates in distinguishing civilians from enemy combatants.
3. Describe what can be done to avoid such situations, allowing for the general decrease in guerrilla warfare globally.
4. Evaluate a particular example, such as Vietnam, Iraq, or Afghanistan, in further explaining the phenomenon.
5. Provide a concise conclusion.

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A. to testify against individuals in exchange for charges against him or her being dropped B. with the judge in a case to exercise pity in issuing a sentence recommendation to the jury C. with prosecutors to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence than he or she might receive if convicted in a trial D. with the governor to issue a pardon of his or her convicted crime

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Many political and campaign events do not receive attention from the media because news outlets do not consider them to be __________

a. framed b. newsworthy c. opportunistic d. transparent

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The assistant floor leader, or ____________________, has the function of keeping members informed and seeing that they are present for important floor votes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Socialization is defined as

A) a reaction to public opinion. B) the ability to socialize. C) the end result of all the processes by which social groups give individuals their beliefs and values. D) becoming involved in your community socially. E) staying in your community and choosing not to get involved.

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