Idealism and Realism are competing for philosophical concepts that…

Idealism and Realism are competing for philosophical concepts that…

Idealism and Realism are competing for philosophical concepts that

determine how governments interact with each other. Compare and contrast the two political theories using the example of how a government should look at its own people and other governments. BE CAREFUL not to give a hypocritical position, this question is not asking you to take a position on which one you like, it is asking you to analyse the pros and cons of each and give concrete examples of how it is implemented.
Your comparative essay should be about one page. (Advice: Paragraph 1… Introduce both of them. Overview of what you will be discussing; Paragraphs 2 and 3… talk about each one in detail. What works, what doesn’t work. Examples; Paragraph 4… Conclusion. Choose a side you like more? Repeat major points. Closing thoughts.)

Knowledge and Understanding:
Does the student have a clear and concise understanding of the basic principles of Idealism and Realism political philosophies?
Application:
Does the student make connections between various and relevant contexts with a high degree of effectiveness?
Communication:
Are the ideas and information organized effectively and logically? Are conventions and terminology from the course used?
Thinking and Inquiry:
Was the information from the course processed and analyzed to be repurposed for this new question? Is there clear signs of critical thought?