Problem
I. Review the money spent from the budget each year on the military. Consider whether you think it is necessary to spend that much money to maintain the nation's military program. Explain in two full paragraphs using your thoughts and facts from the lesson.
II. Write two paragraphs discussing your thoughts and prior knowledge on the question prompt: Rank the following actions from highest priority to lowest priority and justify your ranking of each one.
i. Stop a dictator from developing nuclear weapons
ii. Give money to a poor country so it can vaccinate its citizens against a deadly disease
iii. Spend money to develop a new technology for our military
iv. Pressure another country to strengthen its laws against internet hacking
v. Run television ads supporting a candidate in another country's presidential election
III. What is the United States' presence on the global stage?