How do the traditional theories of international relations shape opinions regarding the role of political leadership in democratic governance?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should identify how realists are skeptical of public opinion as a reliable guide to foreign policy and thus support the trustee model of representation, whereas liberal theories argue in favor of close adherence to public opinion and support the delegate model of representation.

Political Science

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Settlement colonies differ from extractive colonies because the colonial administrators of extractive colonies ________

A. focused primarily on the establishment of assemblies that advocated on behalf of the whites in the colonies B. encouraged investment in the local economy and the creation of local market C. established institutions that encouraged private sector investment for the welfare and growth of the colonies D. impeded the emergence of representative assemblies and checks on government power E. enacted policies that encouraged more people to settle in the colonies

Political Science

Which of the following is a reason why the Framers created a federal system?

a. The Framers wanted to ensure that there was a centralized policymaking system. b. The Framers believed that federalism best ensured economic equality. c. The Framers could not conceive of the federal government providing most of the services to states and localities. d. The Framers wanted to re-create the successes they experienced under the Articles of Confederation.

Political Science

To reduce transaction costs and encourage political cooperation, the Framers decided that the President and Congress should not be elected separately.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Political Science

The FCC does not directly regulate news broadcasts, but stations are required to operate in the public interest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science