Foreign policy in the U.S. is often shaped by a long standing tension between American ideals and the country's practical need to defend itself against foreign aggression

How does pluralism enhance democracy?

a. by requiring people to join interest groups b. by ensuring that no single interest becomes dominant c. by allowing policymakers to ignore the demands of certain organizations d. by discouraging bargaining and compromise on policy issues

Which of the following statements is true of sovereignty?

A. Sovereignty has a single defining feature of decentralized decision making. B. Under sovereignty, the state belongs to and is controlled by every individual on behalf of each other. C. States cannot force individuals to do what they do not want to do. D. Under sovereignty, centralization requires the possibility of coercion. E. Sovereignty is riskier than anarchy with regard to the ability of citizens to enjoy their life.