Why Is There Such Hostility Toward a Strong Central State

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Essay

Why is there such hostility toward a strong central state in the United States? What advantages and disadvantages have resulted from this prevalent attitude of anti-statism?

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Definitions:

NK Cells

Natural Killer cells, a type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) part of the innate immune system, involved in the body's defense against tumors and virally infected cells.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion.

Stress Appraisal

The process by which individuals evaluate and cope with a stressful event, determining its significance and how to manage it.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's resources for emergencies, producing a 'fight or flight' response.