Which of the following tasks would not be part of the job of a legislative assistant?

Since the early months of 2011, Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad has sought to suppress domestic dissent through the extensive use of deadly force

If President Obama sought to involve the United States in the crisis, what formal and informal powers could he use to enlist congressional and public support? What will be an ideal response?

Philosophers refer to the many ways of knowing about the world as __________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).