What are the differences between hard power and soft power? In what ways does the United States exhibit both of these powers?

What will be an ideal response?

Answers should describe hard power as traditional military and economic capabilities. Soft power should be described as the transfusion of culture and values to other countries that allows the soft-power country to establish institutions or policy outcomes in their own favor. Examples of hard power can be military spending, arms sales, trade volume, and U.S. currency dominance. Examples of soft power can include Internet and media popularity, international institutions that are consistent with U.S. institutions and norms, and communications in English throughout the world.

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Which of the following is true of the Internet's effect

on interest groups? a. The Internet has made interest groups irrelevant in modern politics. b. The Internet has eliminated the incentive for people to be free riders. c. The Internet has raised operational costs for interest groups. d. The Internet has made it easier for interest groups to recruit members.

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