Question 1

What new policy was established by the U.S.Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v.Wainwright ruling?

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A) the right to trial by jury 
B) the need to charge an arrested suspect with a specific crime within 24 hours of arrest 
C) the requirement that police read a suspect his rights before or during arrest 
D) government provision of free legal counsel to the accused if they are too poor to hire a lawyer 
E) the practice of allowing a suspect out on bail until the time of the trial 
A) the right to trial by jury 
B) the need to charge an arrested suspect with a specific crime within 24 hours of arrest 
C) the requirement that police read a suspect his rights before or during arrest 
D) government provision of free legal counsel to the accused if they are too poor to hire a lawyer 
E) the practice of allowing a suspect out on bail until the time of the trial D

Question 2

What type of government suppresses individuality,forcing people to think and act in prescribed ways or risk punishment?

Accepted Answer

A) communistic 
B) socialistic 
C) authoritarian 
D) egalitarian 
E) republican 
A) communistic 
B) socialistic 
C) authoritarian 
D) egalitarian 
E) republican C

Question 3

The process by which a society settles its conflicts and allocates the resulting benefits and costs is called

Accepted Answer

A) politics. 
B) government. 
C) elitism. 
D) socialism. 
E) communism. 
A) politics. 
B) government. 
C) elitism. 
D) socialism. 
E) communism. A

Question 4

The Bill of Rights

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A) reduced the restrictiveness of constitutionalism. 
B) enhanced the powers of the executive. 
C) further checked the power of the majority. 
D) enhanced the majoritarian nature of government. 
E) restricted the power of corporate influence in the government. 
A) reduced the restrictiveness of constitutionalism. 
B) enhanced the powers of the executive. 
C) further checked the power of the majority. 
D) enhanced the majoritarian nature of government. 
E) restricted the power of corporate influence in the government.

Question 5

Define politics,power,and authority.

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Politics is the means by which society s

Question 6

A totalitarian government

Accepted Answer

A) admits to no limits on its power. 
B) may control the media and direct the economy,but maintains public support by allowing such social rights as freedom of religion. 
C) controls through one-party rule,though it may allow some semblance of party opposition. 
D) controls through multi-party rule,in which it controls the electoral process to ensure its own party always achieves a majority. 
E) is often overthrown by opposition political parties or popular movements because it lacks legitimacy. 
A) admits to no limits on its power. 
B) may control the media and direct the economy,but maintains public support by allowing such social rights as freedom of religion. 
C) controls through one-party rule,though it may allow some semblance of party opposition. 
D) controls through multi-party rule,in which it controls the electoral process to ensure its own party always achieves a majority. 
E) is often overthrown by opposition political parties or popular movements because it lacks legitimacy.

Question 7

The average incomes of minimum-wage workers in the United States and Europe reflect a greater influence of which of the following in the United States,when compared to Europe?

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A) majoritarianism 
B) elitism 
C) corporate power 
D) judicial action 
E) constitutionalism 
A) majoritarianism 
B) elitism 
C) corporate power 
D) judicial action 
E) constitutionalism

Question 8

To what aspect of America were William Watts and Lloyd Free referring when they labeled it "the country of individualism par excellence"?

Accepted Answer

A) the majoritarian nature of the voting and election system 
B) the ability of any individual to aspire to high political office 
C) the judicial nature of American politics,in which any individual can challenge powerful interests 
D) the emphasis that Americans place on economic self-reliance and free markets 
E) the ability of the individual to join in labor unions and interest groups to pursue his or her political and financial self-interests 
A) the majoritarian nature of the voting and election system 
B) the ability of any individual to aspire to high political office 
C) the judicial nature of American politics,in which any individual can challenge powerful interests 
D) the emphasis that Americans place on economic self-reliance and free markets 
E) the ability of the individual to join in labor unions and interest groups to pursue his or her political and financial self-interests

Question 9

Roughly two-thirds of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent

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A) activist organizations. 
B) labor unions. 
C) business firms. 
D) foreign-based political action groups. 
E) nonprofit organizations. 
A) activist organizations. 
B) labor unions. 
C) business firms. 
D) foreign-based political action groups. 
E) nonprofit organizations.

Question 10

What are some of the barriers to political thinking in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The major barrier to political thinking

Question 11

Enormous concentrations of wealth and power exist in the U.S.private sector,primarily in the hands of

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A) the top 1 percent. 
B) elite political families such as the Kennedys and the Bushes. 
C) middle class Americans. 
D) small businesses. 
E) large corporations. 
A) the top 1 percent. 
B) elite political families such as the Kennedys and the Bushes. 
C) middle class Americans. 
D) small businesses. 
E) large corporations.

Question 12

Which of the following is an accurate description of the prevalence of college education in the United States?

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A) Among adults twenty-one years of age and older,roughly half are college graduates 
B) Among adults twenty-one years of age and older,roughly one in four is a college graduate. 
C) Every U.S.state has at least twenty colleges or universities within its borders. 
D) Despite having a much higher rate of colleges and universities per capita than European countries;the U.S.has a lower rate of college graduation per capita. 
E) Although the U.S.has a lower number of colleges and universities per capita than Europe,it has a much higher rate of college graduation per capita. 
A) Among adults twenty-one years of age and older,roughly half are college graduates 
B) Among adults twenty-one years of age and older,roughly one in four is a college graduate. 
C) Every U.S.state has at least twenty colleges or universities within its borders. 
D) Despite having a much higher rate of colleges and universities per capita than European countries;the U.S.has a lower rate of college graduation per capita. 
E) Although the U.S.has a lower number of colleges and universities per capita than Europe,it has a much higher rate of college graduation per capita.

Question 13

In an oligarchy,

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A) the state is run by corporate interests and companies instead of individuals. 
B) control rests with a small group of popularly elected individuals. 
C) control rests with a single individual,such as a dictator. 
D) control rests with a small group,such as military officers or a few wealthy families. 
E) the state controls all aspects of individuals' lives,including family relations and the practice of religion. 
A) the state is run by corporate interests and companies instead of individuals. 
B) control rests with a small group of popularly elected individuals. 
C) control rests with a single individual,such as a dictator. 
D) control rests with a small group,such as military officers or a few wealthy families. 
E) the state controls all aspects of individuals' lives,including family relations and the practice of religion.

Question 14

A government's authority

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A) is evidenced when government officials use their right to exercise power. 
B) is by definition not coercive. 
C) does not include the power to arrest and imprison. 
D) ensures that lawlessness prevails most of the time. 
E) is based on pluralism. 
A) is evidenced when government officials use their right to exercise power. 
B) is by definition not coercive. 
C) does not include the power to arrest and imprison. 
D) ensures that lawlessness prevails most of the time. 
E) is based on pluralism.

Question 15

Which of the following describes socialism as practiced today in Sweden?

Accepted Answer

A) The government does not attempt to manage the overall economy,but owns a number of major industries and provides for people's basic economic needs. 
B) The government manages the overall economy through ownership of most major industries,and does not allow private property. 
C) The economy operates almost exclusively on private transactions. 
D) The government does little to manage the economy and owns no major industries,serving mainly to provide for people's basic economic needs. 
E) Firms are largely free to make their own production,distribution,and pricing decisions,and individuals depend largely on themselves for economic security. 
A) The government does not attempt to manage the overall economy,but owns a number of major industries and provides for people's basic economic needs. 
B) The government manages the overall economy through ownership of most major industries,and does not allow private property. 
C) The economy operates almost exclusively on private transactions. 
D) The government does little to manage the economy and owns no major industries,serving mainly to provide for people's basic economic needs. 
E) Firms are largely free to make their own production,distribution,and pricing decisions,and individuals depend largely on themselves for economic security.

Question 16

Which one of the following is NOT true of cultural or political beliefs in America?

Accepted Answer

A) America's origins as a wilderness society led to the belief that government is responsible for providing material assistance to its citizens. 
B) Americans place a greater emphasis than Europeans on personal advancement through education. 
C) Never has an American majority expressed a willingness to entrust health insurance fully to the government. 
D) America has a strong individualistic culture. 
E) America's individualistic culture has not proven to be an absolute barrier to government assistance programs. 
A) America's origins as a wilderness society led to the belief that government is responsible for providing material assistance to its citizens. 
B) Americans place a greater emphasis than Europeans on personal advancement through education. 
C) Never has an American majority expressed a willingness to entrust health insurance fully to the government. 
D) America has a strong individualistic culture. 
E) America's individualistic culture has not proven to be an absolute barrier to government assistance programs.

Question 17

Describe the differences between how Americans define themselves and how other,older nations define what it means to be a part of their nations' cultural identity.

Accepted Answer

Other people take their identity from th

Question 18

What was the result of the ruling in the Supreme Court case Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporations and unions were prevented from directly creating and airing campaign advertisements or political messages on national media. 
B) Individual citizens were granted the same campaign spending rights previously possessed only by corporations and unions. 
C) Corporations and unions were barred by law from spending money to influence the outcome of U.S.federal elections. 
D) Corporations and unions were no longer barred by law from U.S.federal election spending that was derived from their economic activity. 
E) The ban against corporations and unions from spending money to influence state elections was lifted,but the ban remained in place for federal elections. 
A) Corporations and unions were prevented from directly creating and airing campaign advertisements or political messages on national media. 
B) Individual citizens were granted the same campaign spending rights previously possessed only by corporations and unions. 
C) Corporations and unions were barred by law from spending money to influence the outcome of U.S.federal elections. 
D) Corporations and unions were no longer barred by law from U.S.federal election spending that was derived from their economic activity. 
E) The ban against corporations and unions from spending money to influence state elections was lifted,but the ban remained in place for federal elections.

Question 19

The fact that farmers have more influence over agricultural price-supports than do other groups is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) majoritarianism. 
B) pluralism. 
C) elitism. 
D) constitutionalism. 
E) corporate power. 
A) majoritarianism. 
B) pluralism. 
C) elitism. 
D) constitutionalism. 
E) corporate power.

Question 20

According to political scientist Louis Hartz,the United States

Accepted Answer

A) constitutes a "corporate dictatorship". 
B) was "born free". 
C) formed a perfect union. 
D) is basically a monarchical state. 
E) "perfected" socialist democracy. 
A) constitutes a "corporate dictatorship". 
B) was "born free". 
C) formed a perfect union. 
D) is basically a monarchical state. 
E) "perfected" socialist democracy.

What new policy was established by the U.S.Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v.Wainwright ruling?

What type of government suppresses individuality,forcing people to think and act in prescribed ways or risk punishment?

The process by which a society settles its conflicts and allocates the resulting benefits and costs is called

The Bill of Rights

Define politics,power,and authority.

A totalitarian government

The average incomes of minimum-wage workers in the United States and Europe reflect a greater influence of which of the following in the United States,when compared to Europe?

To what aspect of America were William Watts and Lloyd Free referring when they labeled it "the country of individualism par excellence"?

Roughly two-thirds of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent

What are some of the barriers to political thinking in the United States?

Enormous concentrations of wealth and power exist in the U.S.private sector,primarily in the hands of

Which of the following is an accurate description of the prevalence of college education in the United States?

In an oligarchy,

A government's authority

Which of the following describes socialism as practiced today in Sweden?

Which one of the following is NOT true of cultural or political beliefs in America?

Describe the differences between how Americans define themselves and how other,older nations define what it means to be a part of their nations' cultural identity.

What was the result of the ruling in the Supreme Court case Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission?

The fact that farmers have more influence over agricultural price-supports than do other groups is an example of

According to political scientist Louis Hartz,the United States

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 Participation: Activating the Popular Will

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 1: Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

What new policy was established by the U.S.Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v.Wainwright ruling?

What type of government suppresses individuality,forcing people to think and act in prescribed ways or risk punishment?

The process by which a society settles its conflicts and allocates the resulting benefits and costs is called

The Bill of Rights

Define politics,power,and authority.

A totalitarian government

The average incomes of minimum-wage workers in the United States and Europe reflect a greater influence of which of the following in the United States,when compared to Europe?

To what aspect of America were William Watts and Lloyd Free referring when they labeled it "the country of individualism par excellence"?

Roughly two-thirds of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent

What are some of the barriers to political thinking in the United States?

Enormous concentrations of wealth and power exist in the U.S.private sector,primarily in the hands of

Which of the following is an accurate description of the prevalence of college education in the United States?

In an oligarchy,

A government's authority

Which of the following describes socialism as practiced today in Sweden?

Which one of the following is NOT true of cultural or political beliefs in America?

Describe the differences between how Americans define themselves and how other,older nations define what it means to be a part of their nations' cultural identity.

What was the result of the ruling in the Supreme Court case Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission?

The fact that farmers have more influence over agricultural price-supports than do other groups is an example of

According to political scientist Louis Hartz,the United States

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 Participation: Activating the Popular Will

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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