According to the textbook, what gave rise to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)? In what ways could U.S. foreign policy history have influenced President Obama’s decision of whether the United States should intervene and in what way it should respond?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should state that the power vacuum created by the U.S. war in Iraq and withdrawal of its troops led to the rise of ISIS in Iraq, while the ongoing civil conflict between the Syrian president and the population allowed ISIS to gain a stronghold in Syria. Answers explaining the rationale for U.S. intervention and the role of history will vary widely.
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The Supreme Court has upheld the takeover of private property if it is for __________
a. public use b. payment of back taxes c. due process d. nationalization of purpose
Which of the following statements concerning the "Daisy Girl" ad from the 1964 presidential campaign is true?
A) The ad ran nightly for a month before being retired by the campaign. B) The ad attempted to portray Lyndon Johnson as a candidate who would lead the United States to nuclear war. C) The ad negatively backfired and caused a brief surge of support for Barry Goldwater. D) The ad is an example of classic negative campaign advertising. E) The ad outraged World War II veterans who thought it played upon emotions related to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
John Adams was a believer in microcosm theory. What is this perspective, and how well does the Texas Legislature live up to its ideals?
What will be an ideal response?
An elected official attends the opening of a drug treatment center and makes a speech stressing the importance of rehabilitation, hoping that media will cover the event. The elected official is engaged in securing __________
a. gatekeeping b. narrowcasting c. muckraking d. earned media coverage