: One central idea of the passage is that Americans' A) wariness of their elected representatives has led to poor judgment on the part of citizens and to inferior candidates for public office. B) distrust of both their fellow citizens and foreigners means that Americans will remain insular and unrefined. C) perceptiveness and independence have enabled Americans to be astute judges of their elected officials. AND) suspiciousness of their politicians has undermined the government and contributed to widespread instability.

the secretary of state, appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate, is the president's chief foreign affairs adviser. the secretary carries out the president's foreign policies through the state department and the foreign service of the united states.

it brings together the military and civilian sectors of society to harness the total power of the nation. it is the mechanism that facilitates the successful prosecution of any conflict.it brings together the military and civilian sectors of society to harness the total power of the nation. it is the mechanism that facilitates the successful prosecution of any conflict.

answer; basic psychology;