Which of the following is true of the U.S. government's primary functions?
a. The government cannot employ or allow the use of force in enforcing its decisions.
b. The government is the only one in society that can legitimately use force.
c. The government monopolizes the use of legitimate force.
d. The government is the ultimate authority in regulating what kind of legitimate force is used.
e. The responsibility of regulating legitimate force is shared equally between the government and the citizens.
D
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Explain George Kennan's comparison of American democracy to a "pea-brained dinosaur sitting contentedly in a swamp of unmindful threats."
A) He rests still for the moment, but may attack any opponent at any time and should not be disturbed. B) Despite the appearance of contentedness, he as actually quite violent. C) Threats surround him but he exists in ignorance to them. D) Once harmed by an adversary, he erupts into a violent rage that destroys the foe and wrecks his own habitat.
Half of the European Union budget consists of
a. military expansion. b. agricultural subsidies. c. social welfare expenditures. d. education and health expenditures.
The franchise has been expanded
A) as a reward for military service. B) when national candidates and political parties expected to gain political advantage from the expansion. C) due to protest and activism by and on the behalf of disenfranchised groups. D) slowly and steadily. E) All of the above
"The norms of noninterference in the internal affairs of states are stronger than the norms against genocide." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Provide examples to support your answer.
What will be an ideal response?