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1- In examining political issues, do you think the ethical or empirical component of political science is more important? Or should it be a combination of the two approaches? Which do you think leads to better decision-making? Are there downsides to being overly idealistic or realistic in politics? Why or why not? Where would you place yourself on the idealism/ realism spectrum? (200-250 words. no use of outside sources)
2-What do you see as the biggest threat to the world today (i.e. nuclear war, climate change, depletion of natural resources, etc.) and why?
(Your response should be 200-250 words)

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Political Science Exercise
Idealism versus. Realism in politics
In my perspective, I think an ethical component of political issues is important than empirical. It
is important to note that political personnel are seen as a leaders and therefore leaders should
possess ethical cues so that they can be useful in delegating their duties. Ethics is more concerned
with the moral triumphs that political leaders ought to portray and always carries the greater weight
than all other aspect of leadership. From a close look definition of leadership, we get to know that
it merely impl...
