Essay (40 points) Democracy for Realists            What is…

Essay (40 points) Democracy for Realists            What is the “realist theory of democracy”?  How does this differ from the folk theory of democracy?  How politically aware are Americans?  Does retrospective voting serve as a mechanism for sanctioning leaders?  Which theory of democracy most accurately describes American elections?  How do social identities influence political attitudes?  What are the pitfalls of popular control of government through elections?