Social Problems: CH15 War and Terrorism

In which war did United States troops serve the longest?

Vietnam War

What distinguishes World War I from World War II?

World War I had fewer casualties.

Which of the following is true of WWII?

It had the most causalities of wars the U.S. was involved in.

Which of the following involves the unlawful use of violence intended to intimidate governments or civilians in the pursuit of political objectives coordinated by people based within the targeted country?

domestic terrorism

War is a violent political instrument.

True

What term best describes the systematic targeting of ethnic or religious groups?

genocide

The majority of today's wars are ______ wars.

Civil

World War II has been referred to as the bloodiest battle of U.S. soil.

False

What do decision makers and elected officials use to promote civilian assumptions about terrorism in order to achieve their own goals?

politics of fear

What term best describes the growing collaboration of the government, the armed forces, and the armament industry?

military-industrial complex

Groups may choose terrorism because the other methods may be expected not to work or may be too time-consuming for the group.

True

Which perspective examines how conflicts help maintain the social order, creating and reinforcing social, religious, or national boundaries?

functionalist

According to the feminist perspective, women play unimportant roles in politics.

False

What was the worst domestic terrorism attack in the U.S.?

the Oklahoma City bombing

What are domestic violent extremists (DVE) in the United States most commonly motivated by?

sociopolitical conditions, racism and anti-Semitism

Which of the following is true about Antifa?

It is not a terrorist organization

Those suffering from ______ feel depressed and detached and have nightmares and flashbacks of their war experience.

posttraumatic stress disorder

Which treaty between the U.S. and Russia allows each country to conduct on-site inspections of each other's weaponry and requires the exchange of data regarding arms and facilities?

New START treaty

The PATRIOT Act has been criticized due to the disregard for the principles of political freedom, due process, and the protections of privacy.

True

What term best describes the mass destruction of ecosystems?

ecocide

Billions of dollars spent on war means that other programs are receiving less or no funding.

True

______ has been the most important counterterrorist use of U.S. military force.

Retaliation

Humanitarian intervention is best defined as a ______.

responsibility to protect

Which of the following is an aspect of humanitarian interventions?

how to maintain peace after a military conflict

Which type of sanctions have the most significant public health consequences?

economic

Retaliation has been the most important counterterrorist use of U.S. military force.

True

What is the most important component of an enhanced effort against foreign supported terrorism?

political will

Which agency's primary mission is to prevent terrorist attacks and reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism?

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Unofficial diplomacy relies on state power or coercion to find common ground among disputing parties.

False

According to the feminist perspective, the ideal of the ______ helps exclude women from public and political institutions by reminding them that their first responsibility is to the family.

caretaking woman

What did the War of 1812 and the Mexican War have in common?

They were both part of the economic and continental expansion of the United States.

A nation-state with ______ leads with noncoercive persuasion through its attitudes toward international norms, embracing the rules of law, and demonstrating respect for diversity and cultural history.

a soft power approach

What is one of the unintended economic consequences of war?

Less money is devoted to other services

Revolutions always lead to violent conflict.

False

According to feminists, terrorism is a social construct and who is labeled a terrorist is the most important thing

False

What was the benefit of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?

It prohibits all nuclear test explosions in all environments.

In a meeting with the state department, a diplomat suggests cutting aid to countries that are sponsoring or supporting terrorism. Why might this suggestion be rejected?

Most do not receive aid to begin with.

Timothy McVeigh was an American man who carried out the Oklahoma City bombings because he hoped to inspire a revolution against the federal government. This was an example of a(n) ______.

domestic terrorist

According to the ______ perspective, war is a product of oppression and domination.

Conflict perspective

Which of the following is an unintended consequence of sanctions?

It greatly impacts the public health of civilians.

The ______ Act allowed agencies to detain suspected foreign terrorists

PATRIOT

The direct targets of terrorist activity are the main targets.

False

Which approach believes that conflicts help maintain the social order?

functionalist

What are most domestic violent extremists (DVE) in the United States motivated by?

racism and antisemitism