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nenivikky

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Why should we worry about a U.S. citizenry that is poorly informed and that has no real opinions about government and politics?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The __________ believed that the best form of government was that closest to the peoplein this case, state governments.
 
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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain the relationship between public opinion, political participation, and democracy.
2, Observe that, in a democracy, the voice of the people must be heard by their leaders and that poorly informed citizens pose a challenge to democratic representation and participation.

Answer to Question 2

Anti-Federalists





 

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