Fundamentals of Political Science Test 1 with verified answers (graded A+)

Federalist #10-Why are large republics better than small republics in dealing with the problem? - Answers-Large republics are better at handling this problem because the with more people comes more diversity of thought and thus the less chance of one group coming to power and making decisions for only a small group; assuming the rest will assimilate to their viewpoints. Linz and Stepan- Explain basis of the authors' statement, "No state, no democracy" - Answers-It is through a state that an individual rights are protected and it is also through a state than many democratic processes are conducted such as free elections. There has to be functioning government in order for their to even be a democracy. Thus, if there is no government there is no legitimacy. Linz and Stepan-Under what conditions would the holding of "free and contested elections" not be sufficient to complete a democratic transition (14-15)? - Answers-Free and contested are not and cannot be the only indicators of a democracy. They are not sufficient when the government lacks authority and the resources to actually carry out what it needs to. It is free from the manipulation of other interest groups.