1. Briefly explain how each attempted to contain communism:
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Reconstruction of Japan
Berlin Blockade
NATO
Creation of the CIA
share your thoughts on the Truman Doctrine and containment. Do
you think this was effective? Should America have been more
proactive against the Soviet Union? Were threats exaggerated?
Outline what is meant by the Friedman Doctrine. List some
reasons as to why this doctrine can be linked to the creation of
environment damages that have been inflicted by businesses, provide
a current business example of environmental damages.
Compare and contrast the constructive receipt doctrine and the
assignment of income doctrine. In what situations do these
doctrines apply? What tax planning strategies does each doctrine
limit?
Explain the doctrine of pragmatic relativism. In what
way is sociological functionalism related to it? How does the
doctrine of pragmatic relativism (and sociological functionalism)
operate in everyday criminal courtroom deliberations? In decisions
linked to probation or parole? In decisions to waive (or not)
juveniles to the adult system?