Question 1

What is the purpose of a bicameral legislature in government?

Accepted Answer

A) To protect the largest states' rights by having power based upon population 
B) To ensure that all states have equal representation in government 
C) To allow states to have an equal voice in one chamber and be population based in another 
D) To ensure that the states can work together to create legislation 
E) To ensure that there is not an excessive amount of bills passed 
A) To protect the largest states' rights by having power based upon population 
B) To ensure that all states have equal representation in government 
C) To allow states to have an equal voice in one chamber and be population based in another 
D) To ensure that the states can work together to create legislation 
E) To ensure that there is not an excessive amount of bills passed

Question 2

What is the purpose of a liberal democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to ensure the rights and liberties of individual citizens are preserved to some degree through the structure of the government. 
B) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to establish a utopian state in which all needs of the citizens are met to the highest degree. 
C) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to create a progressive government that trends toward more liberal policies and regulations . 
D) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to create a government aimed solely at protecting the international standing of a nation . 
E) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to ensure that the individual citizens are all granted the same opportunities to change social or economic classes . 
A) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to ensure the rights and liberties of individual citizens are preserved to some degree through the structure of the government. 
B) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to establish a utopian state in which all needs of the citizens are met to the highest degree. 
C) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to create a progressive government that trends toward more liberal policies and regulations . 
D) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to create a government aimed solely at protecting the international standing of a nation . 
E) The purpose of a liberal democracy is to ensure that the individual citizens are all granted the same opportunities to change social or economic classes .

Question 3

What is tyranny of the majority?

Accepted Answer

A) When the minority of voters rule over the majority 
B) When the president has absolute power over the people 
C) When the majority and minority populations cooperate for the common good 
D) When the majority of voters turn to mob rule over the minority 
E) When all three branches of government abuse their powers to oppress citizens 
A) When the minority of voters rule over the majority 
B) When the president has absolute power over the people 
C) When the majority and minority populations cooperate for the common good 
D) When the majority of voters turn to mob rule over the minority 
E) When all three branches of government abuse their powers to oppress citizens

Question 4

What role does the rule of law play in a democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) To ensure the safety and protection of its citizens in a just and impartial manner 
B) To prosecute any actions or beliefs that the government disagrees with 
C) To create a like-minded voting population through a federal education system 
D) To maintain the peace among the population through the display and use of force 
E) To deter foreign entities from interfering with the nation through intimidation and military strength 
A) To ensure the safety and protection of its citizens in a just and impartial manner 
B) To prosecute any actions or beliefs that the government disagrees with 
C) To create a like-minded voting population through a federal education system 
D) To maintain the peace among the population through the display and use of force 
E) To deter foreign entities from interfering with the nation through intimidation and military strength

Question 5

What is anti-federalism?

Accepted Answer

A) The opposition to any form of federal government or strong central government ruling the nation 
B) The idea that the federal government should become the strongest authority within a nation 
C) The idea that the states should hold more power than the federal government 
D) The idea that the states should be on equal legislative footing with the federal government 
E) The opposition to any form of government with a single leader who holds absolute power 
A) The opposition to any form of federal government or strong central government ruling the nation 
B) The idea that the federal government should become the strongest authority within a nation 
C) The idea that the states should hold more power than the federal government 
D) The idea that the states should be on equal legislative footing with the federal government 
E) The opposition to any form of government with a single leader who holds absolute power

Question 6

A legitimate government is when the citizens both recognize and grant the government authority to govern. Why is the impartial rule of law a necessity for continued governmental legitimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) The impartial rule of law creates a government that is above irrational decisions of individuals and treats individuals fairly and justly . 
B) The impartial rule of law states that everyone is created equal and is to be treated equally under the law . 
C) The impartial rule of law creates a system of laws and regulations that treats individuals and corporations as equal participants in a democracy . 
D) The impartial rule of law institutes mandatory sentences for citizens who do not abide by the laws or regulations of a democracy . 
E) The impartial rule of law prevents all forms of corruption and nepotism within a government . 
A) The impartial rule of law creates a government that is above irrational decisions of individuals and treats individuals fairly and justly . 
B) The impartial rule of law states that everyone is created equal and is to be treated equally under the law . 
C) The impartial rule of law creates a system of laws and regulations that treats individuals and corporations as equal participants in a democracy . 
D) The impartial rule of law institutes mandatory sentences for citizens who do not abide by the laws or regulations of a democracy . 
E) The impartial rule of law prevents all forms of corruption and nepotism within a government .

Question 7

What is Alexis de Tocqueville's defense of the rule of the majority?

Accepted Answer

A) The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few within a democracy. 
B) The rule of the majority will be inherently beneficial to the minorities. 
C) The rule of the majority will have collective wisdom behind it, making it just. 
D) The rule of the majority was indefensible, according to de Tocqueville. 
E) Alexis de Tocqueville did not have an opinion on the rule of the majority. 
A) The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few within a democracy. 
B) The rule of the majority will be inherently beneficial to the minorities. 
C) The rule of the majority will have collective wisdom behind it, making it just. 
D) The rule of the majority was indefensible, according to de Tocqueville. 
E) Alexis de Tocqueville did not have an opinion on the rule of the majority.

Question 8

What is the purpose of checks and balances within a government structure?

Accepted Answer

A) To ensure that all branches of the government are involved in every action taken 
B) To ensure that no single branch of government abuses power over other branches 
C) To maintain the current structure of the government 
D) To allow for the government to grow in a sustainable manner 
E) To prevent any military coups from taking control of the government 
A) To ensure that all branches of the government are involved in every action taken 
B) To ensure that no single branch of government abuses power over other branches 
C) To maintain the current structure of the government 
D) To allow for the government to grow in a sustainable manner 
E) To prevent any military coups from taking control of the government

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of William Hudson's four models of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) Participatory democracy 
B) Federalist democracy 
C) Developmental democracy 
D) Pluralist democracy 
E) Protective democracy 
A) Participatory democracy 
B) Federalist democracy 
C) Developmental democracy 
D) Pluralist democracy 
E) Protective democracy

Question 10

What is the purpose of constitutionalism within a democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) Constitutionalism combats the tyranny of the majority by separating citizens into different voting groups . 
B) Constitutionalism creates checks and balances within the government to reduce any tyranny . 
C) Constitutionalism grants the legitimacy of a democracy to rule over its citizens through a sustained initiative to ensure the government has enough power to protect the citizens . 
D) Constitutionalism codifies the personal belief systems of citizens into law through the precedents set down by the judicial system . 
E) Constitutionalism restrains the government and its officials with a supreme set of neutral rules that prevent arbitrary and unfair action by government . 
A) Constitutionalism combats the tyranny of the majority by separating citizens into different voting groups . 
B) Constitutionalism creates checks and balances within the government to reduce any tyranny . 
C) Constitutionalism grants the legitimacy of a democracy to rule over its citizens through a sustained initiative to ensure the government has enough power to protect the citizens . 
D) Constitutionalism codifies the personal belief systems of citizens into law through the precedents set down by the judicial system . 
E) Constitutionalism restrains the government and its officials with a supreme set of neutral rules that prevent arbitrary and unfair action by government .

What is the purpose of a bicameral legislature in government?

What is the purpose of a liberal democracy?

What is tyranny of the majority?

What role does the rule of law play in a democracy?

What is anti-federalism?

A legitimate government is when the citizens both recognize and grant the government authority to govern. Why is the impartial rule of law a necessity for continued governmental legitimacy?

What is Alexis de Tocqueville's defense of the rule of the majority?

What is the purpose of checks and balances within a government structure?

Which of the following is NOT one of William Hudson's four models of democracy?

What is the purpose of constitutionalism within a democracy?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

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 Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

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 4: Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

What is the purpose of a bicameral legislature in government?

What is the purpose of a liberal democracy?

What is tyranny of the majority?

What role does the rule of law play in a democracy?

What is anti-federalism?

A legitimate government is when the citizens both recognize and grant the government authority to govern. Why is the impartial rule of law a necessity for continued governmental legitimacy?

What is Alexis de Tocqueville's defense of the rule of the majority?

What is the purpose of checks and balances within a government structure?

Which of the following is NOT one of William Hudson's four models of democracy?

What is the purpose of constitutionalism within a democracy?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

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 Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

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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