What Were the Consequences of the Cold War and Subsequent

question 87

Essay

What were the consequences of the cold war and subsequent Red Scare on civil liberties in the United States between 1945 and the election of Dwight Eisenhower?

Understand the legal consequences of repeated trials and double jeopardy.

Define white-collar crimes and distinguish them from other crimes.

Understand the principles and applications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other laws concerning document destruction and corporate fraud.

Understand the concept of functional (constructive) conflict and its benefits.

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Definitions:

Respect for Law

An attitude or behavior demonstrating adherence to and reverence for laws and the legal system.

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competition in a free market.

Unequal Funding

The distribution of financial resources in an inequitable manner, often leading to disparities in the quality of services or opportunities.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual or group holds, which influences them to act in ways that cause the belief to come true.