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arivle123

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Describe the five principles of traditional democratic theory as understood by Robert Dahl. To what extent does the United States fit this theory?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

__________ helped establish the preeminence of the federal government over the states.
 
  a. The Revolutionary War
  b. The Civil War
  c. World War II
  d. The Vietnam War



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Identify equality in voting as the idea that no one person's vote counts more than another's.
2, Note that in effective participation citizens must have adequate and equal opportunities to promote their preferences in the decision-making process.
3, Explain that enlightened understanding requires free speech and a free press for an informed citizenry.
4, Describe how citizens have the ability to control the agenda.
5, Discuss how government should include and extend rights to all in society.
6, Evaluate the extent to which the United States fits these criteria.

Answer to Question 2

b



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