The concept of ______ highlights the fluidity of international interactions, as it brings together “outside-in” influences of global brands and “inside-out” influences, such as local tastes, ownership, and adaptation.

What is peacekeeping? How does it differ from peacebuilding and peacemaking? What are some of the problems associated with these tasks? Which one of these tasks do you think is easiest for the UN to achieve? Justify your rationale using an example.

What will be an ideal response?

Why are unfunded mandates so popular for Congress?

a. Unfunded mandates improve relationships between representatives and their constituencies. b. Representatives can satisfy constituents without being obligated to find funding. c. Most representatives have served at the state level and wish to return favors. d. State agencies are more efficient and flexible than the federal bureaucracy. e. State problems are best solved at the state level.