Which component of the communication process includes beliefs, values, the physical setting, history, and relationships?

Environment

Explanation:

Environment refers to the atmosphere, psychological and physical part of where you send the message and where you receive it. Surroundings, people, animals, technology, all of these are likely to influence your way of communication. Psychological also which means your own beliefs and values will influence your communication.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants