Do you think that a written constitution which has features to limit the power of those who serve in the government, such as separation of powers, checks and balances, and free and fair elections is enough to ensure or maintain a democratic government? Explain.

Two gymnastics teams are intense rivals. the first team has started recruiting new gymnasts from different cities and even foreign countries in an effort to build a stronger team. after learning this, the second team begins its own recruitment campaign to find even better gymnasts. over a period of months, each team recruits dozens of players, each time trying to find a better recruit than its rival's most recent addition. which idea from the cold war is most similar to this scenario?