Question 1

The U.S. military has a massive carbon footprint, using __________ billion gallons of fuel annually.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S. military has a massive carbon...

Question 2

What are the possible outcomes of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? Identify which scenarios you deem most likely and provide your rationale.
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Accepted Answer

The possible outcomes of the wars in Afg

Question 3

Discuss the nature of the domestic terrorism for the United States and its residents.

Accepted Answer

Domestic terrorism in the United States

Question 4

Post-traumatic stress disorder is affecting approximately __________ percent of the soldiers returning from Iraq.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  17 
C)  43 
D)  90 
A)  10 
B)  17 
C)  43 
D)  90

Question 5

In addition to over a million soldiers on active duty, guard and reserve members can be called up at any time to protect U.S. interests throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The post-9/11 policies and practices used against suspected terrorists, such as detaining suspects without filing charges against them, have raised no questions about the government's rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ is/are one of the major challenges to the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia 
B)  WMDs 
C)  Saddam Hussein 
D)  Immigration 
A)  Russia 
B)  WMDs 
C)  Saddam Hussein 
D)  Immigration

Question 8

The Bush Doctrine entails ensuring the United States has unparalleled military strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is terrorism, and how does it manifest in the world today?

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is the use of violence and int

Question 10

During the Cold War, the United States and what was then the Soviet Union amassed huge stockpiles of __________ weapons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the Cold War, the United States...

Question 11

Many in the United States support continued military spending based at least in part by the idea that our vast military superiority discourages our enemies from attacking. This is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Bush doctrine 
B)  the Cold War 
C)  peace through strength 
D)  a conflict of interest 
A)  the Bush doctrine 
B)  the Cold War 
C)  peace through strength 
D)  a conflict of interest

Question 12

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expands who can be considered an "enemy combatant" 
B)  allows no interrogation tactics 
C)  strengthens rules of evidence and due process 
D)  gave the United States a good reputation abroad 
A)  expands who can be considered an "enemy combatant" 
B)  allows no interrogation tactics 
C)  strengthens rules of evidence and due process 
D)  gave the United States a good reputation abroad

Question 13

Which of the following articulates the relationship between unemployment and military recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no relationship between the two. 
B)  When unemployment rises, recruiting also improves. 
C)  When unemployment decreases, recruiting generally improves. 
D)  The relationship is too complex to measure. 
A)  There is no relationship between the two. 
B)  When unemployment rises, recruiting also improves. 
C)  When unemployment decreases, recruiting generally improves. 
D)  The relationship is too complex to measure.

Question 14

It is reasonable to believe, in the modern era of warfare, that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. strategic weapons and navy warships will have little impact on new enemies 
B)  the United States will be more successful than in the past because the enemies are less sophisticated 
C)  the United States will openly adopt terrorist tactics in order to succeed 
D)  the United States will be at a disadvantage due to lack of funding 
A)  U.S. strategic weapons and navy warships will have little impact on new enemies 
B)  the United States will be more successful than in the past because the enemies are less sophisticated 
C)  the United States will openly adopt terrorist tactics in order to succeed 
D)  the United States will be at a disadvantage due to lack of funding

Question 15

Why has the U.S. war in Iraq met with difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. troops restored order too quickly. 
B)  The United States underestimated the depth of the divisions within the Iraqi population, especially between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims. 
C)  Much of Iraq's infrastructure was underutilized. 
D)  Very few of the Iraqis were allowed to come to the United States. 
A)  The U.S. troops restored order too quickly. 
B)  The United States underestimated the depth of the divisions within the Iraqi population, especially between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims. 
C)  Much of Iraq's infrastructure was underutilized. 
D)  Very few of the Iraqis were allowed to come to the United States.

Question 16

The ways nations organize to protect themselves and guard against threats both internal and external is commonly referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  national security 
B)  the defense budget 
C)  official development assistance 
D)  international law 
A)  national security 
B)  the defense budget 
C)  official development assistance 
D)  international law

Question 17

Globalization lessens the threat of international terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The United States has __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the world's smallest navy 
B)  the world's second largest air force 
C)  the world's most sophisticated weapons 
D)  an average size defense budget given its population 
A)  the world's smallest navy 
B)  the world's second largest air force 
C)  the world's most sophisticated weapons 
D)  an average size defense budget given its population

Question 19

Operation Iraqi Freedom was based on the notion of a __________ which is illegal under the U.N. Charter.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cold War 
B)  preemptive war 
C)  preventive war 
D)  regime change 
A)  Cold War 
B)  preemptive war 
C)  preventive war 
D)  regime change

Question 20

Discuss the implications and consequences of the Bush Doctrine.
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Accepted Answer

The Bush Doctrine, introduced by Preside

The U.S. military has a massive carbon footprint, using __________ billion gallons of fuel annually.

What are the possible outcomes of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? Identify which scenarios you deem most likely and provide your rationale. Ideal

Discuss the nature of the domestic terrorism for the United States and its residents.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is affecting approximately __________ percent of the soldiers returning from Iraq.

In addition to over a million soldiers on active duty, guard and reserve members can be called up at any time to protect U.S. interests throughout the world.

The post-9/11 policies and practices used against suspected terrorists, such as detaining suspects without filing charges against them, have raised no questions about the government's rights under the U.S. Constitution.

__________ is/are one of the major challenges to the United States.

The Bush Doctrine entails ensuring the United States has unparalleled military strength.

What is terrorism, and how does it manifest in the world today?

During the Cold War, the United States and what was then the Soviet Union amassed huge stockpiles of __________ weapons.

Many in the United States support continued military spending based at least in part by the idea that our vast military superiority discourages our enemies from attacking. This is known as __________.

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 __________.

Which of the following articulates the relationship between unemployment and military recruiting?

It is reasonable to believe, in the modern era of warfare, that __________.

Why has the U.S. war in Iraq met with difficulty?

The ways nations organize to protect themselves and guard against threats both internal and external is commonly referred to as __________.

Globalization lessens the threat of international terrorism.

The United States has __________.

Operation Iraqi Freedom was based on the notion of a __________ which is illegal under the U.N. Charter.

Discuss the implications and consequences of the Bush Doctrine. Ideal

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: the Bias of the System

World Population and Global Inequality

Demographic Changes in the United States: the Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban, Suburban, and Rural

Threats to the Environment

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

The Health Care System

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

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Exam 17: National Security in the Twenty-First Century

The U.S. military has a massive carbon footprint, using __________ billion gallons of fuel annually.

What are the possible outcomes of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? Identify which scenarios you deem most likely and provide your rationale. Ideal

Discuss the nature of the domestic terrorism for the United States and its residents.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is affecting approximately __________ percent of the soldiers returning from Iraq.

In addition to over a million soldiers on active duty, guard and reserve members can be called up at any time to protect U.S. interests throughout the world.

The post-9/11 policies and practices used against suspected terrorists, such as detaining suspects without filing charges against them, have raised no questions about the government's rights under the U.S. Constitution.

__________ is/are one of the major challenges to the United States.

The Bush Doctrine entails ensuring the United States has unparalleled military strength.

What is terrorism, and how does it manifest in the world today?

During the Cold War, the United States and what was then the Soviet Union amassed huge stockpiles of __________ weapons.

Many in the United States support continued military spending based at least in part by the idea that our vast military superiority discourages our enemies from attacking. This is known as __________.

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 __________.

Which of the following articulates the relationship between unemployment and military recruiting?

It is reasonable to believe, in the modern era of warfare, that __________.

Why has the U.S. war in Iraq met with difficulty?

The ways nations organize to protect themselves and guard against threats both internal and external is commonly referred to as __________.

Globalization lessens the threat of international terrorism.

The United States has __________.

Operation Iraqi Freedom was based on the notion of a __________ which is illegal under the U.N. Charter.

Discuss the implications and consequences of the Bush Doctrine. Ideal

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: the Bias of the System

World Population and Global Inequality

Demographic Changes in the United States: the Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban, Suburban, and Rural

Threats to the Environment

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

The Health Care System

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

Filters