Much Has Been Made of the Debate on Whether to Try

question 73

Essay

Much has been made of the debate on whether to try Guantanamo detainees and other captured terrorists before military commissions or civilian courts.Given what you have read in the text, define the argument put forth by the Bush and Obama administrations in regard to this question.

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Definitions:

Microbiology

The study of microscopic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, and protozoa.

Surface Anatomy

The study of the external features of the body and their relationship to deeper structures, used in medical training to locate organs and make diagnoses.

Enzymes

Cellular molecules that considerably quicken the tempo of almost every chemical interaction taking place within cells.

Digestion

The breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.