What is suasion? Why is it used as a tool of government?
What will be an ideal response?
Suasion is an attempt by government to convince citizens to act in a certain way. It is an effective instrument as long as citizens believe that government is a legitimate expression of their interest. It used as an attempt to influence society when other instruments fail. Government officials can speak in the name of the public interest (moral argument) and make those who oppose them appear unpatriotic and selfish.
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A. China B. The European Union C. Taiwan D. Mexico E. The United States
Which of the following is most likely to have the greatest influence over U.S. foreign policy?
a. secretary of state b. director of the Central Intelligence Agency c. director of the National Security Agency d. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff