Use the following sources to answer questions 39-43 Source I The role of governmen must be to lead and provide direction for a country. This means that governments will invariably make decisions that will be unpopular, but nevertheless must be made. When political leaders are continually held accountabl to the masses they will do what appeases the masses not necessarily what is right. Opinion poll results become more important than informed thought. The counsel of well-educated persons regarding an issue may be sought, but not heeded if their answers contradict what the masses desire. The ideas of those whose only interest is in doing what is necessary are less valued than are the ideas of those whose first concern is self interest. The consequence:for countries guided by such a political system can be catastrophiC. Here is a question for supporters of such systems would you send your country's army into the field of battle and allow strategic and tactical decisions to be made collectively? If you answer "no" to this question, then why would you allow the governing of your country to be a collective process? Source II A government can only have legitimacy if it governs with the consent of the citizens. Autocratic and oligarchic political systems are based on arrogance. An individual in the first system,and an elite in the second, hold the belief that one has a monopoly on wisdom and true knowledge. Whatever scant element of truth there may have been to this assumption in the distant past,times have changed. In a modern age of universal public education, a free and diverse mass media, instantaneous global communication,and the liberty to speak and debate without fear of reprisal, there is a collective wisdom that exists and must be heeded. Supporters of elitist regimes believe that the vast majority of people are short-sighted and self serving and therefore ill suited to influence decisions that have far-reaching consequences. Even if this belief could be proven true, would not those same human traits exist in authoritarian leaders? Was Stalin's decision to eliminate many of his best generals,whom he perceived as a threat to his power, short-sighted? Is Robert Mugabe's first concern the good of Zimbabwe, or the good of Robert Mugabe? Just as accountability to consumers is what ensures that businesses remain innovative, efficient,and responsible, public accountability will ensure that political leaders demonstrate similar traits. 15. The speaker in Source I implies that political systems with an emphasis on public accountability may lead to political decision-making that is a. elitist b. decisive C. bureaucratic irresponsible (40. The speaker in Source II argues that technological and social changes have (a.)contributed to the downfall of totalitarian regimes b. allowed the creation of radical political movements C. eliminated class systems based on economic factors d. assisted people in becoming politically well-informed (41.) With which of the following statements would both speakers most likely agree? A Human nature drives most people to embrace collectivist values. b. Government's sole purpose is to enhance the liberty of the individual. C. Political decisions must be made with consideration as to what most benefits the country. d. Political leadership in a country must be assumed by those with superior intellectual ability. (42. In an effort to influence the opinions of their audience, both speakers a. acknowledge that there is no "correct" perspective b. use illustrative examples to challenge assumptions C. maintain a neutral point of view regarding the topic d. use rhetorical questions to mock common assumptions __ 43. What issue is most directly addressed by these speakers? Should political leaders interfere in decisions made by military commanders? To what extent should governments control the flow of information to the To what extent should government decision-making reflect the will of the people? d. Should political leaders have limits placed on the number of years they may remain in office?