Question 1

Compared with the situation in most other Western democracies,voter turnout in American elections is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly behind but catching up gradually 
B)  roughly the same 
C)  much higher 
D)  slightly higher and holding steady 
E)  much lower 
A)  slightly behind but catching up gradually 
B)  roughly the same 
C)  much higher 
D)  slightly higher and holding steady 
E)  much lower

Question 2

Most people find it difficult to identify themselves as simply liberal or conservative because they consider themselves to be liberal on some issues and conservative on others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Americans' belief in freedom is defined as freedom from ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  restraint by the government 
B)  the limitations created by poverty 
C)  the limitations created by lack of knowledge 
D)  the power of corporations 
E)  physical limitations 
A)  restraint by the government 
B)  the limitations created by poverty 
C)  the limitations created by lack of knowledge 
D)  the power of corporations 
E)  physical limitations

Question 4

Americans have a lower tax burden than do citizens of most countries due to our belief in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic freedom and individualism 
B)  political and social equality 
C)  the salutary effects of Keynesian economics 
D)  direct democracy 
E)  the benefits of a large national debt 
A)  economic freedom and individualism 
B)  political and social equality 
C)  the salutary effects of Keynesian economics 
D)  direct democracy 
E)  the benefits of a large national debt

Question 5

Americans tend to believe in ______ guarantees by government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Americans tend to believe in ______ guarantees...

Question 6

The recent conservative movement created by a wave of populist anger is the ______ movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The recent conservative movement created by a...

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding political culture and political ideology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political cultural values change depending on one's ideology. 
B)  Political ideology unites us, whereas political culture divides us. 
C)  Political ideology divides Americans based on the three core values of American political culture. 
D)  Political culture unites us, whereas political ideology divides us. 
E)  American political culture is divided on a social-order dimension, whereas American political ideology is divided on an economic dimension. 
A)  Political cultural values change depending on one's ideology. 
B)  Political ideology unites us, whereas political culture divides us. 
C)  Political ideology divides Americans based on the three core values of American political culture. 
D)  Political culture unites us, whereas political ideology divides us. 
E)  American political culture is divided on a social-order dimension, whereas American political ideology is divided on an economic dimension.

Question 8

The three core values of American political culture are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  democracy, freedom, and equality 
B)  capitalism, freedom, and voting rights 
C)  democracy, free speech, and equality 
D)  free trade, free speech, and voting rights 
A)  democracy, freedom, and equality 
B)  capitalism, freedom, and voting rights 
C)  democracy, free speech, and equality 
D)  free trade, free speech, and voting rights

Question 9

President Obama and Democrats who supported him tried to pass the Development,Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM)Act,a piece of legislation that would have allowed ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal immigrants who had arrived in this country as minors to earn legal residency through higher education or military service 
B)  immediate deportation for immigrants in Arizona who did not carry proof of citizenship on their person at all times 
C)  naturalized citizens to have lower tuition rates 
D)  automatic dual citizenship for children of naturalized citizens but only if the applicant had pursued higher education 
E)  none of the above 
A)  illegal immigrants who had arrived in this country as minors to earn legal residency through higher education or military service 
B)  immediate deportation for immigrants in Arizona who did not carry proof of citizenship on their person at all times 
C)  naturalized citizens to have lower tuition rates 
D)  automatic dual citizenship for children of naturalized citizens but only if the applicant had pursued higher education 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Americans believe that ______ is the most appropriate procedure for making public-policy decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  a corporatist arrangement 
B)  a referendum or an initiative 
C)  democracy 
D)  collective bargaining 
E)  interest group politics 
A)  a corporatist arrangement 
B)  a referendum or an initiative 
C)  democracy 
D)  collective bargaining 
E)  interest group politics

Question 11

______ refers to the broad pattern of ideas,beliefs,and values about citizens and government held by a population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ refers to the broad pattern of...

Compared with the situation in most other Western democracies,voter turnout in American elections is ______.

Most people find it difficult to identify themselves as simply liberal or conservative because they consider themselves to be liberal on some issues and conservative on others.

Americans' belief in freedom is defined as freedom from ______.

Americans have a lower tax burden than do citizens of most countries due to our belief in ______.

Americans tend to believe in ______ guarantees by government.

The recent conservative movement created by a wave of populist anger is the ______ movement.

Which of the following statements is true regarding political culture and political ideology?

The three core values of American political culture are ______.

President Obama and Democrats who supported him tried to pass the Development,Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM)Act,a piece of legislation that would have allowed ______.

Americans believe that ______ is the most appropriate procedure for making public-policy decisions.

______ refers to the broad pattern of ideas,beliefs,and values about citizens and government held by a population.

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Politics of the American Founding

Federalism and the U.S.Constitution

Fundamental American Liberties

The Struggle for Equal Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The American Legal System and the Courts

Public Opinion

Political Parties

Interest Groups

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

The Media

Social and Environmental Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

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Exam 2: American Citizens and Political Culture

Compared with the situation in most other Western democracies,voter turnout in American elections is ______.

Most people find it difficult to identify themselves as simply liberal or conservative because they consider themselves to be liberal on some issues and conservative on others.

Americans' belief in freedom is defined as freedom from ______.

Americans have a lower tax burden than do citizens of most countries due to our belief in ______.

Americans tend to believe in ______ guarantees by government.

The recent conservative movement created by a wave of populist anger is the ______ movement.

Which of the following statements is true regarding political culture and political ideology?

The three core values of American political culture are ______.

President Obama and Democrats who supported him tried to pass the Development,Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM)Act,a piece of legislation that would have allowed ______.

Americans believe that ______ is the most appropriate procedure for making public-policy decisions.

______ refers to the broad pattern of ideas,beliefs,and values about citizens and government held by a population.

Politics: Who Gets What, and How?

Politics of the American Founding

Federalism and the U.S.Constitution

Fundamental American Liberties

The Struggle for Equal Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The American Legal System and the Courts

Public Opinion

Political Parties

Interest Groups

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

The Media

Social and Environmental Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters