Author Question: Why was it significant that the Bush administration deemed suspected terrorists as unlawful enemy ... (Read 31 times)

colton · **on:** Jul 13, 2018

Why was it significant that the Bush administration deemed suspected terrorists as unlawful enemy combatants?

a. It brought U.S. law in line with the Geneva Conventions.
b. It made it intentionally unclear how the suspects would be treated.
c. It allowed the United States to treat these suspects as criminals, which guaranteed them a right to trial.
d. It was the first time the government held prisoners under a different standard than the clear and present danger test.

Question 2

The great compromise incorporated into the U.S. Constitution illustrates the __________.

a. reason for the separation of powers
b. dynamic that led to a bicameral legislature
c. unique, coequal role carved out for the judicial branch
d. logic behind making the upper house of the legislature weaker