Ted says he's working in his dream job. As an engineer for a major defense systems company, he is responsible for using sophisticated airplane and weaponry equipment that creates the exact conditions that one may experience if he or she uses the equipment in a real-life situation. Ted spends several hours each day performing

Simulation training exercises

Explanation: Simulation is the imitation of real-life processes in order to provide experiences that feel real in a controlled environment. Simulation training exercises can be thought of as environments to learn from mistakes without doing any actual damage.

While undertaking simulation training which usually involves the use of basic equipment or computer software to model a real life event, the learner is taught how to perform certain tasks in various real life scenarios so they will be prepared if and when the event actually becomes a reality.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants