The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations studied decades' worth ...

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The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations studied decades' worth of surveys of public and elite opinion on foreign policy issues. Which of the following statements is an accurate reflection of the researchers' conclusions?
 
  a. The public is less supportive of international cooperation than are the elites.
  b. The public is less supportive of the United Nations than are the elites.
  c. The public is much more eager than the elites to use force in foreign affairs.
  d. The public is much less eager than the elites to use force in foreign affairs.

Question 2

Describe the extent to which citizens are the ultimate source of government authority in the United States by explaining the seven conditions related to popular sovereignty.
 
  While all are important, are there any that seem more important than the others, and why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Note that popular sovereignty refers to the notion that the people are the ultimate source of government authority. This results in policies that reflect the wants of the people.
2, Detail that government leaders should be selected in competitive elections in whichpoliticians and challengers face the voters.
3, Explain that elections should be free and fair; there should be no coercion and the rules should not favor some candidates over others.
4, Indicate how people can participate in the political process. This could involve voting, contacting public officials, or joining associations.
5, Observe that the availability of high-quality information is needed for people to form authentic and rational attitudes about public policies and political leaders.
6, Reveal that the majority should rule, whereby government adopts policies that most people want.
7, Indicate that government policies should reflect the wishes of the people.
8, Explain that government policies should be effective. That is, they should adequately address problems.
9, Make an argument with respect to whether any of these have more significance than the others with respect to democracy.