Which foundational concept about politics, based on his studies of previous republics, informed James Madison’s thinking when co-authoring The Federalist Papers?
a. Money will be prioritized over virtue, so a republic’s leaders need to be paid handsomely for the republic to survive.
b. People will not act in a noble manner, so self-interest must be taken into account when constructing a republic.
c. Republican governments function best when the wishes of the people are taken into account at all times.
d. African Americans and Native Americans bring distinct viewpoints into government and their ideas should be welcomed.
c. Republican governments function best when the wishes of the people are taken into account at all times.
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A constitutional government is one in which
A) power is limited by a framework of fundamental written law. B) leaders are elected to speak for and represent the people. C) all people are considered to be of equal worth. D) decisions are made based upon majority rule. E) there are no major disagreements.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 did all of the following EXCEPT
A. dramatically reduce the rate of uninsured people. B. increase health insurance premiums. C. require Americans to have health care or pay a penalty. D. provide health care for all who are under 65 and cannot afford it. E. remove bans on denying insurance because of preexisting conditions.