The judiciary is considered by Alexander Hamilton as “beyond comparison the weakest” of the three government branches.

Describe the writing process in your own words.

Which of the following factors most clearly makes it challenging for a president to pass legislation in a divided government?

Which president is known for using persuasive tactics to achieve passage of the Civil Rights Act?

Nationalized politics has contributed to:

Why might modern presidents rely less on executive orders than in the past?

A presidential pardon is irreversible once it has been granted and cannot be challenged by Congress or the judiciary.

Part 3:  Essay Question 1 Choose one of the four essay options and write a clear, organized response using critical thinking skills. Be sure to add “Option #” of your choice in the first line of your response and answer all parts of the question.   Option 1: Explain nuclear deterrence during the Cold War (1949-89). What was its basis, and did it succeed in providing stability? Option 2: What are the legal, moral, and operational differences between a “terrorist” and a “freedom fighter,” if any? Option 3: Identify and discuss both the changes and continuities in the practice of diplomacy since the 18th century.  Option 4: How is the global political economy structured, and what challenges is that structure meant to address?

Part 1: Identification and Significance of Terms Please identify or define each term or group of terms and give the political significance.  These are short answer responses, just a few sentences. Be specific when giving a political significance. Each term is 5 points (3 points for the definition, 2 points for significance), 50 points total this section.

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