In what ways did the Goldwater–Nichols Act alter the balance of power within the Pentagon? What were the long-term consequences of this legislation?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should identify how the act strengthened the power of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to make the position the primary military adviser to the defense secretary and the president. Answers should also identify the increase in power of the regional commanders in chief who manage forces across the armed services. Answers should also posit how the legislation, under the direction of JCS Chairman General Colin Powell, led to major reductions in the number of military personnel and installations.
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Which best exemplifies systems theory?
A) A person voting for the candidate that will best benefit that voter B) A school district adjusting a bilingual education program to accommodate a large influx of non-native Americans. C) Two nations creating similar programs because of industrialization D) Using scientific methods to study society.
What is a key difference between a welfare state and a socialist state?
A. Socialist states are based on democratic governance, while welfare states tend to be communistic. B. Socialist states operate under free market principles, while welfare states do not. C. Socialist states emphasize the need for individual freedom, while welfare states emphasize collective benefits. D. Socialist states tend to be communistic, while welfare states operate under democratic principles. E. Socialist and welfare states are essentially the same.
President Trump's "America First Energy Plan" proposes to do which of the following?
A. repeal the Clean Power Plan B. lift regulations on American energy C. assert U.S. energy dominance D. create new jobs E. All of these answers are correct.
The first negative campaigning at the presidential level was in 1980
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.