Question 1

Occupy Wall Street's main target has been

Accepted Answer

A) the private wealth of the wealthiest Americans. 
B) the undue influence of the Tea Party in national politics. 
C) the high taxes paid by America's poor. 
D) the need to have better regulation of stock trading. 
E) the necessity of overthrowing capitalism and replacing it with socialism. 
A) the private wealth of the wealthiest Americans. 
B) the undue influence of the Tea Party in national politics. 
C) the high taxes paid by America's poor. 
D) the need to have better regulation of stock trading. 
E) the necessity of overthrowing capitalism and replacing it with socialism.

Question 2

In the past two decades,the level of turnout in presidential elections has averaged about

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A) 75 percent. 
B) 65 percent. 
C) 60 percent. 
D) 45 percent. 
E) 35 percent. 
A) 75 percent. 
B) 65 percent. 
C) 60 percent. 
D) 45 percent. 
E) 35 percent.

Question 3

As distinct from alienation,apathy is

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A) associated with a high rate of voter turnout. 
B) a feeling of powerlessness. 
C) a general lack of interest in politics. 
D) a sign that the political system is working properly. 
E) widespread among affluent Americans. 
A) associated with a high rate of voter turnout. 
B) a feeling of powerlessness. 
C) a general lack of interest in politics. 
D) a sign that the political system is working properly. 
E) widespread among affluent Americans.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Voter identification cards find the most support among

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A) Democrats. 
B) Republicans. 
C) libertarians. 
D) liberals. 
E) poorer citizens. 
A) Democrats. 
B) Republicans. 
C) libertarians. 
D) liberals. 
E) poorer citizens.

Question 6

What does the author mean by unconventional activism? Provide examples,and describe Americans' attitudes toward unconventional activism.

Accepted Answer

Unconventional activism refers to politi

Question 7

Scholars estimate that turnout would be roughly ________ percentage points higher in the United States if the U.S.had European-style registration.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 15 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 15

Question 8

Voter registration in the United States

Accepted Answer

A) was introduced as a means of keeping white males without property from voting. 
B) began as a way of preventing voters from casting more than one ballot on election day. 
C) is the responsibility of the government,which adds legally qualified individuals automatically to the registration rolls. 
D) applies to voting in general elections but not in primary elections. 
E) has vastly increased voter turnout. 
A) was introduced as a means of keeping white males without property from voting. 
B) began as a way of preventing voters from casting more than one ballot on election day. 
C) is the responsibility of the government,which adds legally qualified individuals automatically to the registration rolls. 
D) applies to voting in general elections but not in primary elections. 
E) has vastly increased voter turnout.

Question 9

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 10

All of the following tend to decrease voter turnout EXCEPT

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A) sharp policy differences between major parties. 
B) alienation. 
C) frequent elections. 
D) the burdens of voter registration. 
E) lack of interest in politics. 
A) sharp policy differences between major parties. 
B) alienation. 
C) frequent elections. 
D) the burdens of voter registration. 
E) lack of interest in politics.

Question 11

What percentage of states hold their gubernatorial elections in nonpresidential years?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent 
B) 33 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 66 percent 
E) 75 percent 
A) 25 percent 
B) 33 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 66 percent 
E) 75 percent

Question 12

The chief obstacle to Americans' participation in community activities is the

Accepted Answer

A) lack of opportunity,because there are few groups active at this level. 
B) lack of personal motivation to get involved. 
C) low potential for success,since key decisions are made at the national level. 
D) low potential for success,since key decisions are made at the state level. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) lack of opportunity,because there are few groups active at this level. 
B) lack of personal motivation to get involved. 
C) low potential for success,since key decisions are made at the national level. 
D) low potential for success,since key decisions are made at the state level. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

When the nation was founded,who was eligible to vote?

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A) everyone-there was universal suffrage 
B) all males and females who were at least 21 years of age 
C) only males who owned property 
D) only citizens who had lived in the nation for at least ten years 
E) all native-born citizens 
A) everyone-there was universal suffrage 
B) all males and females who were at least 21 years of age 
C) only males who owned property 
D) only citizens who had lived in the nation for at least ten years 
E) all native-born citizens

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Americans of lower income and education

Question 15

Voting

Accepted Answer

A) is a limited form of political participation. 
B) provides citizens with a regular way to express themselves politically. 
C) is the most widespread form of political participation. 
D) does not offer as full an opportunity for political participation as some other activities. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) is a limited form of political participation. 
B) provides citizens with a regular way to express themselves politically. 
C) is the most widespread form of political participation. 
D) does not offer as full an opportunity for political participation as some other activities. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Occupy Wall Street's main target has been

In the past two decades,the level of turnout in presidential elections has averaged about

As distinct from alienation,apathy is

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

Voter identification cards find the most support among

What does the author mean by unconventional activism? Provide examples,and describe Americans' attitudes toward unconventional activism.

Scholars estimate that turnout would be roughly ________ percentage points higher in the United States if the U.S.had European-style registration.

Voter registration in the United States

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

All of the following tend to decrease voter turnout EXCEPT

What percentage of states hold their gubernatorial elections in nonpresidential years?

The chief obstacle to Americans' participation in community activities is the

When the nation was founded,who was eligible to vote?

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

Voting

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Exam 7: Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Occupy Wall Street's main target has been

In the past two decades,the level of turnout in presidential elections has averaged about

As distinct from alienation,apathy is

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

Voter identification cards find the most support among

What does the author mean by unconventional activism? Provide examples,and describe Americans' attitudes toward unconventional activism.

Scholars estimate that turnout would be roughly ________ percentage points higher in the United States if the U.S.had European-style registration.

Voter registration in the United States

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

All of the following tend to decrease voter turnout EXCEPT

What percentage of states hold their gubernatorial elections in nonpresidential years?

The chief obstacle to Americans' participation in community activities is the

When the nation was founded,who was eligible to vote?

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

Voting

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

Income,welfare,and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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