Question 1

Analyze the draft in the United States. What factors led to its abolition, and for what reasons could it be resumed in the foreseeable future?

Accepted Answer

The draft in the United States, also kno

Question 2

What do critics of the War on Terror generally believe about using torture to interrogate accused terrorists?

Accepted Answer

A) It is immoral but can yield important information that can save lives. 
B) It is immoral but usually effective. 
C) It is immoral and does not work. 
D) It is moral, even if the War on Terror is not. 
E) It is moral and justifiable in a bitter war. 
A) It is immoral but can yield important information that can save lives. 
B) It is immoral but usually effective. 
C) It is immoral and does not work. 
D) It is moral, even if the War on Terror is not. 
E) It is moral and justifiable in a bitter war.

Question 3

What is the largest religious group in the United States by percentage of the population?

Accepted Answer

A) Baptists 
B) Catholics 
C) Methodist 
D) Jews 
E) Mormons 
A) Baptists 
B) Catholics 
C) Methodist 
D) Jews 
E) Mormons

Question 4

Which right is guaranteed to Americans, but not to most Europeans?

Accepted Answer

A) Equality 
B) Health care 
C) Housing 
D) Firearms 
E) Speech 
A) Equality 
B) Health care 
C) Housing 
D) Firearms 
E) Speech

Question 5

What kind of values did the Soviet Union's educational system try to impart to students?

Accepted Answer

A) Orthodox religious belief 
B) Love of mankind 
C) Independence of thought 
D) Blind obedience to the state 
E) A spirit of inquiry in all fields 
A) Orthodox religious belief 
B) Love of mankind 
C) Independence of thought 
D) Blind obedience to the state 
E) A spirit of inquiry in all fields

Question 6

Examine the role of the media in American politics, especially at the presidential level. What can reporters, editors , and commentators change to serve the voters better, and what should they keep the same?

Accepted Answer

The role of the media in American politi

Question 7

What is the term for teaching someone to grow up to be a responsible citizen?

Accepted Answer

A) Political socialization 
B) State training 
C) Family responsibility 
D) Social politicization 
E) Social education 
A) Political socialization 
B) State training 
C) Family responsibility 
D) Social politicization 
E) Social education

Question 8

According to Aristotle, what was essential to citizenship?

Accepted Answer

A) Respect for social betters 
B) Paying taxes, no matter how high 
C) Support for the state's wars 
D) Obedience to laws handed down by rulers 
E) Active participation in civic affairs and holding office 
A) Respect for social betters 
B) Paying taxes, no matter how high 
C) Support for the state's wars 
D) Obedience to laws handed down by rulers 
E) Active participation in civic affairs and holding office

Question 9

Since 1992, what kinds of national candidates have female voters tended to support?

Accepted Answer

A) Moderate third-party candidates 
B) Conservative Republicans 
C) Moderate Republicans 
D) Conservative Democrats 
E) Liberal Democrats 
A) Moderate third-party candidates 
B) Conservative Republicans 
C) Moderate Republicans 
D) Conservative Democrats 
E) Liberal Democrats

Question 10

Of the following, which is a central element of political culture for a people?

Accepted Answer

A) Culinary traditions 
B) Driving etiquette 
C) Prevailing moral values 
D) Relations with distant peoples 
E) Income levels 
A) Culinary traditions 
B) Driving etiquette 
C) Prevailing moral values 
D) Relations with distant peoples 
E) Income levels

Question 11

Who is more likely to become politically active as adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Children of poor immigrants who are still learning about American politics 
B) Children of middle-class families whose parents consider politics dirty 
C) Children of the working class whose parents are politically active 
D) Children of the middle and upper classes whose parents are political 
E) Children of poor parents who grow up in nonpolitical households 
A) Children of poor immigrants who are still learning about American politics 
B) Children of middle-class families whose parents consider politics dirty 
C) Children of the working class whose parents are politically active 
D) Children of the middle and upper classes whose parents are political 
E) Children of poor parents who grow up in nonpolitical households

Question 12

How does an authoritarian state treat its citizens?

Accepted Answer

A) It demands acquiescence, but otherwise tends to leave them alone. 
B) It requires constant obedience in thought as well as deed. 
C) It gives citizens some opportunity to influence the government. 
D) It requires the active support of government actions, without exception. 
E) It gives citizens a moral code to follow and demands that they perform and believe the code. 
A) It demands acquiescence, but otherwise tends to leave them alone. 
B) It requires constant obedience in thought as well as deed. 
C) It gives citizens some opportunity to influence the government. 
D) It requires the active support of government actions, without exception. 
E) It gives citizens a moral code to follow and demands that they perform and believe the code.

Question 13

Of the following, which statement best describes most Americans' political participation?

Accepted Answer

A) It rarely leads to violence. 
B) It involves volunteering for political campaigns. 
C) They are likely to attend protests. 
D) It tends to be passive and ritualistic. 
E) It often leads to violence. 
A) It rarely leads to violence. 
B) It involves volunteering for political campaigns. 
C) They are likely to attend protests. 
D) It tends to be passive and ritualistic. 
E) It often leads to violence.

Question 14

How did Aristotle define a good state?

Accepted Answer

A) One in which a good citizen does what is necessary to survive 
B) One in which a good citizen honors the gods 
C) One in which a good citizen trusts his or her leaders implicitly 
D) One in which a good citizen is obedient 
E) One in which a good citizen is also a good person 
A) One in which a good citizen does what is necessary to survive 
B) One in which a good citizen honors the gods 
C) One in which a good citizen trusts his or her leaders implicitly 
D) One in which a good citizen is obedient 
E) One in which a good citizen is also a good person

Question 15

Consider the role of religion in political socialization and in influencing the character and actions of states. In which situations has religion been a good force, a negative force, or had little impact?

Accepted Answer

Religion has played a significant role i

Question 16

Which type of media was most likely to be used by younger voters in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A) Radio 
B) Television 
C) Magazines 
D) Internet 
E) Newspapers 
A) Radio 
B) Television 
C) Magazines 
D) Internet 
E) Newspapers

Question 17

In the 2016 election, members of which religious groups favored Donald Trump?

Accepted Answer

A) Jews and Muslims 
B) Catholics and Protestants 
C) Catholics and Jews 
D) Jews and nonreligious 
E) Mormons and nonreligious 
A) Jews and Muslims 
B) Catholics and Protestants 
C) Catholics and Jews 
D) Jews and nonreligious 
E) Mormons and nonreligious

Analyze the draft in the United States. What factors led to its abolition, and for what reasons could it be resumed in the foreseeable future?

What do critics of the War on Terror generally believe about using torture to interrogate accused terrorists?

What is the largest religious group in the United States by percentage of the population?

Which right is guaranteed to Americans, but not to most Europeans?

What kind of values did the Soviet Union's educational system try to impart to students?

Examine the role of the media in American politics, especially at the presidential level. What can reporters, editors , and commentators change to serve the voters better, and what should they keep the same?

What is the term for teaching someone to grow up to be a responsible citizen?

According to Aristotle, what was essential to citizenship?

Since 1992, what kinds of national candidates have female voters tended to support?

Of the following, which is a central element of political culture for a people?

Who is more likely to become politically active as adults?

How does an authoritarian state treat its citizens?

Of the following, which statement best describes most Americans' political participation?

How did Aristotle define a good state?

Consider the role of religion in political socialization and in influencing the character and actions of states. In which situations has religion been a good force, a negative force, or had little impact?

Which type of media was most likely to be used by younger voters in 2016?

In the 2016 election, members of which religious groups favored Donald Trump?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

World Politics: the Struggle for Power

International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

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Exam 10: Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Analyze the draft in the United States. What factors led to its abolition, and for what reasons could it be resumed in the foreseeable future?

What do critics of the War on Terror generally believe about using torture to interrogate accused terrorists?

What is the largest religious group in the United States by percentage of the population?

Which right is guaranteed to Americans, but not to most Europeans?

What kind of values did the Soviet Union's educational system try to impart to students?

Examine the role of the media in American politics, especially at the presidential level. What can reporters, editors , and commentators change to serve the voters better, and what should they keep the same?

What is the term for teaching someone to grow up to be a responsible citizen?

According to Aristotle, what was essential to citizenship?

Since 1992, what kinds of national candidates have female voters tended to support?

Of the following, which is a central element of political culture for a people?

Who is more likely to become politically active as adults?

How does an authoritarian state treat its citizens?

Of the following, which statement best describes most Americans' political participation?

How did Aristotle define a good state?

Consider the role of religion in political socialization and in influencing the character and actions of states. In which situations has religion been a good force, a negative force, or had little impact?

Which type of media was most likely to be used by younger voters in 2016?

In the 2016 election, members of which religious groups favored Donald Trump?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

World Politics: the Struggle for Power

International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

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