Which of the Following Statements About Executive Orders Is LEAST

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about executive orders is LEAST accurate?

• A) Executive orders are exceptional devices used only in times of national emergency.
• B) Executive orders have been used to change federal policies on the prosecution of undocumented immigrants.
• C) Executive orders have been used to allow government agents to use interrogation techniques that are widely regarded as torture.
• D) Executive orders are often mundane and deal with bureaucratic organization.
• E) Executive orders by one president are sometimes immediately revoked by the following president.

Distinguish between different types of crowds and their characteristics.

Critically evaluate the effectiveness and shortcomings of theories related to collective behavior and social movements.

Recognize the role of moral entrepreneurs in shaping societal norms and reactions.

Differentiate between fads, fashions, and social movements.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.

Loch Ness Monster

A mythical creature said to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, often described as large, long-necked, and with one or more humps protruding from the water.

Sensory Adaptation

The method through which sensory receptors decrease in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli, enabling people to concentrate on environmental variations.

Difference Threshold

The smallest detectable difference between two stimuli or the minimum change in stimulus intensity that can be sensed.