Exam 10: Understanding War and Terrorism

Sovereignty is comprised of the leaders of three social sectors: the economy, the military, and the political institutions.

How does a criminal act differ from an act of war?

List some of the groups known to the U.S. Government as domestic terrorists.

Jack is a long-time senator from a western state in the United States. He previously held positions at different aerospace companies. He holds a seat on many committees, including homeland security and national defense. One of his closest friends and advisors holds the rank of General in the Army. Jack would be considered to be part of ______.

How does a proxy war differ from a total war?

An attack or attempted attack on a nation's computer or information systems is known as ______.

Domestic terrorism is carried out by a country's own citizens.

Created in the wake of WWII, the United Nations' key goal is to prevent war and encourage international cooperation.

WWI was considered a "just war."

Ling keeps watching the news reports over and over again about the latest terrorist attack. She just cannot seem to tear herself away from the scenes of destruction. The media and the government show and talk about nothing else. Ling could be said to be a victim of a/an ______ created by the media, politicians, and the public.

Maria watched the 9/11 attack on television. She continued to watch the replay of the terrorist attacks for several days afterward. It has been several years since 9/11, but whenever a plane is flying particularly low Maria immediate reverts back to the fear she had while watching the 9/11 attack. In Maria's case, the level of media that she watched is responsible for her ______.

A European country has just experienced yet another terrorist attack. The government wants to prevent such attacks before they happen. This country has been studying the ways that other countries attempt to circumvent terrorist activities and attacks. As they look at the United States, they note that the United States created the ______ to identify and prevent terrorist attacks.

How does a proxy war differ from a just war?

A/an ______ links powerful corporations' interests to the military needs of the state.

Tamara and her sisters had to leave their native country. Their country was invaded just three months ago. Both of her parents had been killed in the conflict. Tamara took her younger sisters and made the long trek into a far northern country without any war. Tamara and her sisters are considered ______.

What is the relationship between globalization and terrorism?

The United States framed the effort to stop terrorism, not just as a response to a criminal act, but as a war therefore using the military to aid in counterterrorism.

The United Nations formation is one of the consequences of WWII.

What evidence, post WWII, supports the notion of war as a social problem?

The ______ gives the government the right to monitor emails, financial statements, and phone interactions among other rights.