Should the United States maintain a policy of economic protectionism, or should it continue to make international economic agreements and treaties such as NAFTA and the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership)?
What will be an ideal response?
Student answers will vary but should focus on both the positive and negative aspects of protectionism and free trade. Many argue that NAFTA and TPP are only taking jobs away from Americans, while others argue they open new opportunities for global trade.
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The Japanese conquest of Manchuria made it clear that the __________ was in charge in Japan
a. Diet b. prime minister c. army d. League of Nations
Generally, in parliamentary systems, voters vote for
a. an individual. b. a party. c. a member of the government. d. a member of the high court. e. none of the above.
Why, according to deterrence skeptics, is nuclear terrorism of minimal concern?
a. Nuclear weapons are actually of little use to terrorist groups. b. It is in all states' interests to keep nuclear material out of terrorist hands. c. Terrorist groups are incapable of building or acquiring a nuclear weapon. d.The actual number of nuclear weapons is so small that the probability of a terrorist group obtaining one is almost zero.
What is the best definition of federalism?
a. A happy combination of mixed government. b. The quality of federal supremacy in government. c. Federal authority exercised over state governments. d. Two governments exercising power over the same people and the same area. e. Powers conferred to the federal overnment by the Constitution.