POLI 2051 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Textbook
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Popular sovereignty - people are the ultimate source of all public authority: competitive elections government leaders are elected, elections are free and fair. Anyone can run for office and everyone can vote. Election rules don"t favor one side or another ballots are accurately counted: people participate in the political process. Should we have requirements for voting: high- quality information is available. The current public doesn"t seem to be well informed political science has come to the defense of the uninformed voter the way they vote with complete information is the same way they would with incomplete information. Heuristics shortcuts that help you make a choice even if you don"t know much about the. Candidates (religion, party, race, gender, interest groups, opinions of other people you trust: the majority rules, government policies reflect the wishes of the people. Delegates do what the people want democratic ideal. Trustees do what they think is best republicanism: government policies are effective.
