Question 1

When democratic governments came into existence,tax and food riots and other forms of protest greatly diminished.Why?

Accepted Answer

A) Citizens had less-disruptive ways to express themselves. 
B) A government safety net ensured basic needs were met. 
C) Social scientists have been studying this phenomenon but do not have a conclusive answer. 
D) The wealth of citizens increased dramatically with democratic freedoms and liberty. 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) Citizens had less-disruptive ways to express themselves. 
B) A government safety net ensured basic needs were met. 
C) Social scientists have been studying this phenomenon but do not have a conclusive answer. 
D) The wealth of citizens increased dramatically with democratic freedoms and liberty. 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 2

Why are people of higher income and education levels more likely to be politically active?

Accepted Answer

Americans of lower income and education

Question 3

________ elections tend to draw the largest percentage of voters in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) Primary 
B) Mayoral 
C) Congressional 
D) Gubernatorial 
E) Presidential 
A) Primary 
B) Mayoral 
C) Congressional 
D) Gubernatorial 
E) Presidential

Question 4

Which of the following countries has the highest estimated voter turnout in major national elections in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

A) Denmark 
B) Germany 
C) the United States 
D) Belgium 
E) France 
A) Denmark 
B) Germany 
C) the United States 
D) Belgium 
E) France

Question 5

Protest activity is a reversal of the pattern of voting in that it

Accepted Answer

A) has broad public support. 
B) is supportive of existing policies. 
C) is more likely to involve younger citizens rather than older ones. 
D) is rooted in prejudice. 
E) usually takes place in the evenings. 
A) has broad public support. 
B) is supportive of existing policies. 
C) is more likely to involve younger citizens rather than older ones. 
D) is rooted in prejudice. 
E) usually takes place in the evenings.

Question 6

If Americans vote less than Europeans,why are they more likely to work in a political campaign than are citizens in Europe?

Accepted Answer

A) America's federal structure provides more campaign opportunities. 
B) European candidates seldom need campaign workers. 
C) Americans have more leisure time than Europeans. 
D) U.S.candidates pay campaign workers,whereas European candidates do not. 
E) Laws in some U.S.communities require citizens to participate in campaigns. 
A) America's federal structure provides more campaign opportunities. 
B) European candidates seldom need campaign workers. 
C) Americans have more leisure time than Europeans. 
D) U.S.candidates pay campaign workers,whereas European candidates do not. 
E) Laws in some U.S.communities require citizens to participate in campaigns.

Question 7

In comparison with citizens in Western European democracies,Americans are less likely to

Accepted Answer

A) vote in national elections. 
B) actively work in an election campaign. 
C) participate in community activities. 
D) join an interest group. 
E) All these answers are correct. 
A) vote in national elections. 
B) actively work in an election campaign. 
C) participate in community activities. 
D) join an interest group. 
E) All these answers are correct.

Question 8

In the twenty-first century,voting rates in the United States have

Accepted Answer

A) shown little difference from those of the late twentieth century. 
B) increased in presidential elections,while continuing to remain lowest in local ones. 
C) demonstrated that the apathy of young citizens has worsened considerably since the early 1990s. 
D) increased in all elections. 
E) declined in all elections. 
A) shown little difference from those of the late twentieth century. 
B) increased in presidential elections,while continuing to remain lowest in local ones. 
C) demonstrated that the apathy of young citizens has worsened considerably since the early 1990s. 
D) increased in all elections. 
E) declined in all elections.

Question 9

A sustained action taken by citizens disenchanted with government in order to express their opposition and work to bring about the change they seek is a

Accepted Answer

A) social movement. 
B) voter upsurge. 
C) citizen lobby. 
D) popular resistance. 
E) regular election. 
A) social movement. 
B) voter upsurge. 
C) citizen lobby. 
D) popular resistance. 
E) regular election.

When democratic governments came into existence,tax and food riots and other forms of protest greatly diminished.Why?

Why are people of higher income and education levels more likely to be politically active?

________ elections tend to draw the largest percentage of voters in the U.S.

Which of the following countries has the highest estimated voter turnout in major national elections in recent decades?

Protest activity is a reversal of the pattern of voting in that it

If Americans vote less than Europeans,why are they more likely to work in a political campaign than are citizens in Europe?

In comparison with citizens in Western European democracies,Americans are less likely to

In the twenty-first century,voting rates in the United States have

A sustained action taken by citizens disenchanted with government in order to express their opposition and work to bring about the change they seek is a

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

State and Local Politics: Maintaining Our Differences

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Exam 7: Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

When democratic governments came into existence,tax and food riots and other forms of protest greatly diminished.Why?

Why are people of higher income and education levels more likely to be politically active?

________ elections tend to draw the largest percentage of voters in the U.S.

Which of the following countries has the highest estimated voter turnout in major national elections in recent decades?

Protest activity is a reversal of the pattern of voting in that it

If Americans vote less than Europeans,why are they more likely to work in a political campaign than are citizens in Europe?

In comparison with citizens in Western European democracies,Americans are less likely to

In the twenty-first century,voting rates in the United States have

A sustained action taken by citizens disenchanted with government in order to express their opposition and work to bring about the change they seek is a

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

State and Local Politics: Maintaining Our Differences

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