____________ believe citizens may be competent to participate in matters of local governance but not in foreign policy matters (which are more removed from their daily lives); thus, public opinion should not be relied on for the formulation of foreign policy.

_____________ infer the national interest by examining the distribution of power globally, especially military power, and caution against intervention except where substantial American interests are at stake or where powerful rivals such as China or Russia are likely to profit.

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Attacking government bureaucracy is a common theme in political campaigns in Texas because __________.

A. the message fits well with the state's dominant conservatism B. government is more corrupt in Texas than anywhere else in the country C. very few Texans benefit from any government services D. public financing of campaigns supports such messages