Question 1

Briefly discuss the differences between liberal and conservative ideologies.

Accepted Answer

Liberal and conservative ideologies are

Question 2

A republic is a form of government in which power derives from

Accepted Answer

A)  a supreme mandate of the masses, rather than from divine right . 
B)  the citizens, but their representatives make policy and govern. 
C)  the majoritarian consensus of elites. 
D)  sectarian violence. 
E)  the benevolence of its leaders. 
A)  a supreme mandate of the masses, rather than from divine right . 
B)  the citizens, but their representatives make policy and govern. 
C)  the majoritarian consensus of elites. 
D)  sectarian violence. 
E)  the benevolence of its leaders.

Question 3

According to the Preamble of the Constitution, the functions of government include all of these EXCEPT

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A)  establish justice. 
B)  promote economic security. 
C)  provide for the common defense. 
D)  promote the general welfare. 
E)  insure domestic tranquility. 
A)  establish justice. 
B)  promote economic security. 
C)  provide for the common defense. 
D)  promote the general welfare. 
E)  insure domestic tranquility.

Question 4

With regard to political ideology, most Americans are

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A)  conservatives. 
B)  liberals. 
C)  libertarians. 
D)  moderates. 
E)  populists. 
A)  conservatives. 
B)  liberals. 
C)  libertarians. 
D)  moderates. 
E)  populists.

Question 5

A sizable number of Americans have described themselves as __________ ; that is, they believe that the government should not interfere in economic or social matters.

Accepted Answer

A)  conservatives 
B)  moderates 
C)  libertarians 
D)  populists 
E)  liberals 
A)  conservatives 
B)  moderates 
C)  libertarians 
D)  populists 
E)  liberals

Question 6

Equality of opportunity can be understood to mean

Accepted Answer

A)  that all citizens are entitled to vote. 
B)  that all citizens have the right to liberty and happiness. 
C)  that all citizens will experience the same standard of living. 
D)  that all citizens must equally participate in government. 
E)  that all citizens will be treated equally before the law. 
A)  that all citizens are entitled to vote. 
B)  that all citizens have the right to liberty and happiness. 
C)  that all citizens will experience the same standard of living. 
D)  that all citizens must equally participate in government. 
E)  that all citizens will be treated equally before the law.

Question 7

Madison and the other framers realized that the role of the new Constitution was to

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A)  spell out the natural rights of citizens. 
B)  serve as a gatekeeper to power. 
C)  strictly limit the power of government. 
D)  define what is meant by "citizen" and "rights." 
E)  create access to power for government officials. 
A)  spell out the natural rights of citizens. 
B)  serve as a gatekeeper to power. 
C)  strictly limit the power of government. 
D)  define what is meant by "citizen" and "rights." 
E)  create access to power for government officials.

Question 8

Define direct democracy .

Accepted Answer

Direct democracy is a form of government

Question 9

Define social contract .

Accepted Answer

A social contract is a theoretical frame

Question 10

__________ is rule by and for the people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristocracy 
B)  Democracy 
C)  Monarchy 
D)  Autocracy 
E)  Oligarchy 
A)  Aristocracy 
B)  Democracy 
C)  Monarchy 
D)  Autocracy 
E)  Oligarchy

Question 11

__________ is a partnership that is a psychological attachment to a particular party that relates to political ideology, yet it is more personal than philosophical.

Accepted Answer

A)  Political theory 
B)  Party identification 
C)  Political culture 
D)  Party faction 
E)  Political capital 
A)  Political theory 
B)  Party identification 
C)  Political culture 
D)  Party faction 
E)  Political capital

Question 12

Briefly explain the concept of government responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

Government responsiveness refers to the

Question 13

To ensure that one branch does not become too powerful, the Constitution divides power among the three branches to create a system of

Accepted Answer

A)  checks and balances. 
B)  federalism. 
C)  executive powers. 
D)  majority rule. 
E)  democracy. 
A)  checks and balances. 
B)  federalism. 
C)  executive powers. 
D)  majority rule. 
E)  democracy.

Question 14

Provide some examples of how citizens can influence the various "gateways" discussed in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

Citizens can influence the various "gate

Question 15

__________ interest is the idea that citizens get involved in the political process because they want to be part of the voluntary organizations of society that enable communities to flourish.

Accepted Answer

A)  Civic 
B)  Civil 
C)  Political 
D)  Pluralist 
E)  Self- 
A)  Civic 
B)  Civil 
C)  Political 
D)  Pluralist 
E)  Self-

Question 16

Discuss the ways in which civic interest and self-interest can influence government and society.

Accepted Answer

Civic interest and self-interest can bot

Question 17

In monarchies, autocracies, and oligarchies, a single person or small elite rules society. These systems are by definition

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic. 
B)  undemocratic. 
C)  fascist. 
D)  responsive. 
E)  anarchist. 
A)  democratic. 
B)  undemocratic. 
C)  fascist. 
D)  responsive. 
E)  anarchist.

Question 18

The classic study of American institutions and culture, Democracy in America,  was written by

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A)  Madison. 
B)  de Tocqueville. 
C)  Dahl. 
D)  Mills. 
E)  Locke. 
A)  Madison. 
B)  de Tocqueville. 
C)  Dahl. 
D)  Mills. 
E)  Locke.

Question 19

Obstacles to influence that may limit access to participation are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  public policies. 
B)  problems. 
C)  solutions. 
D)  gates. 
E)  gateways. 
A)  public policies. 
B)  problems. 
C)  solutions. 
D)  gates. 
E)  gateways.

Question 20

Which of the following is the best approximation of the U.S. national debt as of 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  $500 billion 
B)  $1.5 trillion 
C)  $5 trillion 
D)  $19 trillion 
E)  $31 trillion 
A)  $500 billion 
B)  $1.5 trillion 
C)  $5 trillion 
D)  $19 trillion 
E)  $31 trillion

Briefly discuss the differences between liberal and conservative ideologies.

A republic is a form of government in which power derives from

According to the Preamble of the Constitution, the functions of government include all of these EXCEPT

With regard to political ideology, most Americans are

A sizable number of Americans have described themselves as __________ ; that is, they believe that the government should not interfere in economic or social matters.

Equality of opportunity can be understood to mean

Madison and the other framers realized that the role of the new Constitution was to

Define direct democracy .

Define social contract .

__________ is rule by and for the people.

__________ is a partnership that is a psychological attachment to a particular party that relates to political ideology, yet it is more personal than philosophical.

Briefly explain the concept of government responsiveness.

To ensure that one branch does not become too powerful, the Constitution divides power among the three branches to create a system of

Provide some examples of how citizens can influence the various "gateways" discussed in your textbook.

__________ interest is the idea that citizens get involved in the political process because they want to be part of the voluntary organizations of society that enable communities to flourish.

Discuss the ways in which civic interest and self-interest can influence government and society.

In monarchies, autocracies, and oligarchies, a single person or small elite rules society. These systems are by definition

The classic study of American institutions and culture, Democracy in America, was written by

Obstacles to influence that may limit access to participation are referred to as

Which of the following is the best approximation of the U.S. national debt as of 2016?

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The News and Social Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Voting and Participation

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Economic Domestic and Foreign Policy

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Exam 1: Gateways to American Democracy

Briefly discuss the differences between liberal and conservative ideologies.

A republic is a form of government in which power derives from

According to the Preamble of the Constitution, the functions of government include all of these EXCEPT

With regard to political ideology, most Americans are

A sizable number of Americans have described themselves as __________ ; that is, they believe that the government should not interfere in economic or social matters.

Equality of opportunity can be understood to mean

Madison and the other framers realized that the role of the new Constitution was to

Define direct democracy .

Define social contract .

__________ is rule by and for the people.

__________ is a partnership that is a psychological attachment to a particular party that relates to political ideology, yet it is more personal than philosophical.

Briefly explain the concept of government responsiveness.

To ensure that one branch does not become too powerful, the Constitution divides power among the three branches to create a system of

Provide some examples of how citizens can influence the various "gateways" discussed in your textbook.

__________ interest is the idea that citizens get involved in the political process because they want to be part of the voluntary organizations of society that enable communities to flourish.

Discuss the ways in which civic interest and self-interest can influence government and society.

In monarchies, autocracies, and oligarchies, a single person or small elite rules society. These systems are by definition

The classic study of American institutions and culture, Democracy in America, was written by

Obstacles to influence that may limit access to participation are referred to as

Which of the following is the best approximation of the U.S. national debt as of 2016?

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The News and Social Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Voting and Participation

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Economic Domestic and Foreign Policy

Filters