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QuizMultiple Choice
3.19 Evaluating Political Communication
Question 14 • (OC27) US GOVT-2106310-Sem-Meadows
Read the political cartoon and quote about the United States Space Force, a faction of the US military that protects and defends US and allied interests in space."The United States is the preeminent power in space, and I know that our [Space Force] guardians will keep it that way. You are the bold ones who protect us from the threats from the heavens, the bold ones who will forge the way ahead, and the bold ones who will always be there, always above."–Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, remarks made at the Space Force change of responsibility ceremonyHow does the political cartoon’s message about Space Force compare to that of the quote?
Answer
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Both the political cartoon and the quote support the role of Space Force, suggesting that it is necessary for the US to maintain control and stay safe.B
Both the political cartoon and the quote are critical of Space Force, using exaggerated images and mocking language to convey their messages.C
The political cartoon focuses on the importance of Space Force despite the cost, while the quote focuses on the dangers posed by other countries.D
The political cartoon focuses on Space Force’s hefty costs, while the quote focuses on the importance of Space Force to the world’s safety.