What modifications has President Obama NOT made to antiterrorism policies of previous administrations?
a. The Obama administration banned torture.
b. The Obama administration aligned policies with the rule of law.
c. The Obama administration expanded consultations with Congress.
d. The Obama administration affirmed its commitment to civilian courts.
e. The Obama administration authorized drone attacks on U.S. citizens.
Question 2
According to Cronin, why is it especially difficult for democracies to engage in repression of a terrorist group over time?
a. It requires consistent application, which is undermined by regular changes in leadership with different ideas and policies.
b. Terrorist groups in democracies are able to take part in political discourse, often influencing the policies that attempt to repress them.
c. It requires distinguishing targets from the rest of the population, often undermining civil liberties and changing the very nature of the state.
d. It requires heavy expenditure of military resources, which are not sustainable over time unless the leadership of a state is also the leadership of its military establishment.
e. It requires consistent determination by a majority of the population, which has historically been lost to greater concerns over economy and other domestic policy decisions.
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