Author Question: The claim made by President Obama that the administration had the right to engage in extrajudicial ... (Read 81 times)

jasdeep_brar

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
The claim made by President Obama that the administration had the right to engage in extrajudicial assassinations of suspected terrorists, including American citizens, illustrates __________.
 
  A)the nature of the unitary presidency and the clearly stated constitutional powers surrounding war
  B)the desire of presidents to balance their constitutional powers with those articulated by Congress
  C)howthe institutional facts of presidential life sometimes outweigh the theoretical concerns surrounding the concentration of executive power
  D)the power of public opinion in mobilizing presidents to defy the other branches of government

Question 2

Why might linking domestic policy to national security fail to work for all presidential administrations?
 
  A)Presidents have never been successful using war as a tool to build coalitions with Congress.
  B)As wars become more protracted and presidential power increases,public support for both the war and the president increases.
  C)Wars often reduce inflationary pressures on the economy and slow economic growth.
  D)The costs of war often impose budgetary restrictions on domestic policy initiatives.



meltdown117

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library