As sports and local interests generate the best response from consumers, communications theorists claim that the general public __________

One consequence fo having a congressional "safe seat" is that a House member

A.) cannot predict what issue are important to constituents B.) has complete control of the legislative agenda C.) can vote against the will of the member's congressional district without suffering negative feedback D.) can generally be partisan without an unfavorable political outcome

What is the primary difference between the realist and liberal/constructivist view of international law?

a. Realists contend that international law benefits all participants; liberals and constructivists think international law is rigged in favor of the powerful. b. Realists are doubtful about the effectiveness of international law; liberals and constructivists believe international law is a way to create trust between states. c. Realists see international law as a means of mitigating international conflicts; liberals and constructivists do not accept that international law is binding. d. Realists believe international law creates harmony; liberals and constructivists consider international law anarchic.