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question 33

Multiple Choice

President George W. Bush's statement "we will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them" after the 9/11 attacks justified his decision to immediately .

• A) bomb al-Qaeda strongholds in Yemen in response to its attack on the USS Cole
• B) invade Afghanistan and oust the Taliban regime for not turning over al-Qaeda members
• C) permit waterboarding as a form of torture against al-Qaeda prisoners at Guantánamo Bay
• D) invade Iraq and remove Saddam Hussein from power

Understand the fundamental concepts of sociological research, including defining a hypothesis and understanding variables.

Gain insight into setting up and conducting a research project, including the choice of methodology.

Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of major data collection methods used in sociology, such as surveys, participant observation, and the census.

Recognize and address potential biases and errors in sociological research, including the Hawthorne effect, male-centered perspectives, and overgeneralization.

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Definitions:

Strict Constructionists

Individuals who interpret the Constitution in a literal and narrow way, often limiting the powers of the federal government.

General Welfare

A clause in the Constitution that allows Congress to pass laws deemed necessary and proper for the health and well-being of the American populace.

Constitution

Essential rules or conventional norms that dictate how a state or similar body is managed.

Republican Party

An alternative name for Republicans, emphasizing its role as one of the two major political parties in the United States, also known as the GOP (Grand Old Party).