Explain what is involved in risk assessment and when this approach is used.

What will be an ideal response?


Risk assessment is used to identify, estimate, and evaluate the magnitude of the physical risk to citizens from exposure to various situations. Risk assessment uses probability: How likely is something to happen? And consequence: How intense are the impacts?

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A. the evidence suggests that they perform well in a variety of military roles B. only the United States excludes them from combat roles C. the United States allows women to serve as mechanics, pilots, and on submarines D. low performance ratings in training have kept them out of combat roles

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According to Daniel Elazar, the political cultures found in different parts of the United States can be attributed to the distinct political and religious values of the immigrants who settled in different parts of the country. 

A. True B. False

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In response to campaign fraud and to increase transparency in the election process, the U.S. created the _________ of 1971 to increase disclosure of contributions for federal campaigns. It was later in 1974 to place legal limits on campaign contributions.

A. Campaign Fund Subcommittee Act B. Federal Election Campaign Act C. U.S. Election Act D. Election and Security Act

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Devolution is the process of giving the states more responsibility for public programs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science