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What does Yglesias suggest might be a reason for potential inadequacies in U.S. defense capabilities despite high spending?

Which of the following if true is an argument against capital punishment?

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 had sought to pair increased enforcement against illegal immigration with an amnesty for some illegal immigrants.

What is an example of a push factor?

According to Ciaramella, why are red states reversing criminal justice reform?

It has been argued that strengthened border enforcement has sometimes led to seasonal workers from Mexico staying in the US permanently rather than traveling back and forth every season. This can be considered an example of what?

Critics of birthright citizenship claim that

One argument for keeping the death penalty is the claim that it “balances the scales of justice.”

After the events of September 11th, George W. Bush received a boost in his approval rating. What concept best explains public opinion in this scenario?

What most clearly can lead to war due to a bargaining failure between countries?