Before the ratification of the Constitution, the United States was organized as a(n) __________

Some people claim that the media increasingly peddle ideologically biased political news. If this is true, which of the following necessary conditions for popular sovereignty is jeopardized?

a. that government policies reflect the wishes of the people b. that government leaders are selected in competitive elections c. that elections are free and fair d. that high-quality information is available

Acquiescing to Russian President Putin's seizure of Russian speaking segment of Ukraine in 2014 is considered by the authors to be an example

A. Containment B. Appeasement C. Sovereignty D. Unilateralism