One of the Most Significant Challenges in Developing Laws to Deal

question 26

Multiple Choice

One of the most significant challenges in developing laws to deal with terrorism and homeland security concerns in a democracy is to balance

• A) the will of the people and the will of their representatives.
• B) the need for security with respect for constitutional and civil liberties.
• C) what is right with what is easy.
• D) the needs of the many and the needs of the few.

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Definitions:

Similar-to-me Effect

The tendency to prefer individuals who are perceived to be similar to oneself in terms of attitudes, beliefs, and backgrounds.

Attribution/covariation Model

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior by observing patterns of covariation.

Kelley's (1973)

Pertains to Harold Kelley's 1973 attribution theory in social psychology, which seeks to explain how individuals infer causes of behavior based on observed evidence.

People's Behavior

The actions or reactions of individuals or groups in a particular situation or context.