Question 1

Although public opinion does not fluctuate erratically,change can occur​

Accepted Answer

A) ​as a result of a presidential state of the union address. 
B) ​when older voters change their minds collectively on an issue. 
C) ​when different generations with different experiences enter the electorate. 
D) ​when pollsters refine their questions to get the answers they are looking for. 
E) ​None of these choices is likely to have an impact on public opinion. 
A) ​as a result of a presidential state of the union address. 
B) ​when older voters change their minds collectively on an issue. 
C) ​when different generations with different experiences enter the electorate. 
D) ​when pollsters refine their questions to get the answers they are looking for. 
E) ​None of these choices is likely to have an impact on public opinion.

Question 2

A referendum is best described as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) statement of legislative goals. 
B) do-over of a previous election. 
C) ballot without true competition for offices. 
D) election on a policy issue. 
E) decision that resolves a legal issue. 
A) statement of legislative goals. 
B) do-over of a previous election. 
C) ballot without true competition for offices. 
D) election on a policy issue. 
E) decision that resolves a legal issue.

Question 3

Discuss procedural democracy and substantive democracy arguments for and against gay marriage legislation​ that has been enacted in several states.

Accepted Answer

Procedural democracy arguments for gay m

Question 4

Participatory democracy today

Accepted Answer

A) is rare in the United States but commonly practiced in Europe. 
B) is common in the United States and in other democracies. 
C) is common in the United States but rare in other democracies. 
D) is common in the United States and Europe, but rare in other democracies. 
E) is rare in the United States and in other democracies. 
A) is rare in the United States but commonly practiced in Europe. 
B) is common in the United States and in other democracies. 
C) is common in the United States but rare in other democracies. 
D) is common in the United States and Europe, but rare in other democracies. 
E) is rare in the United States and in other democracies.

Question 5

Identify three of the four principles of procedural democracy and discuss the difficulties with their implementation.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify three of the four principles of...

Question 6

Discuss why democratization can be difficult to achieve in different parts of the world,and why there is a strong relationship between economic prosperity and democracy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss why democratization can be difficult to...

Question 7

Explain the role that interest groups play in the pluralist democratic model.

Accepted Answer

Interest groups play a crucial role in t

Question 8

Portland's incorporation of neighborhood associations into its municipal government is an example of​

Accepted Answer

A) ​majoritarianism. 
B) ​pluralism. 
C) ​political equality. 
D) ​participatory democracy. 
E) ​universal participation 
A) ​majoritarianism. 
B) ​pluralism. 
C) ​political equality. 
D) ​participatory democracy. 
E) ​universal participation

Question 9

A form of government that puts power in the hands of an elite is a(n)​

Accepted Answer

A) ​oligarchy. 
B) ​democracy. 
C) ​autocracy. 
D) ​dictatorship. 
E) ​theocracy. 
A) ​oligarchy. 
B) ​democracy. 
C) ​autocracy. 
D) ​dictatorship. 
E) ​theocracy.

Question 10

The basic standard of substantive democracy is that government must guarantee

Accepted Answer

A) economic rights. 
B) civil rights and liberties. 
C) social equality. 
D) economic rights, civil rights and liberties, and social equality. 
E) None of these choices is true. 
A) economic rights. 
B) civil rights and liberties. 
C) social equality. 
D) economic rights, civil rights and liberties, and social equality. 
E) None of these choices is true.

Question 11

In 2011,the state of Ohio approved an initiative to

Accepted Answer

A) teach creationism in public schools. 
B) increase the minimum wage. 
C) restrict abortion. 
D) create a school voucher program. 
E) overturn a law that had weakened unions. 
A) teach creationism in public schools. 
B) increase the minimum wage. 
C) restrict abortion. 
D) create a school voucher program. 
E) overturn a law that had weakened unions.

Question 12

When citizens circulate petitions to gather signatures to put a policy question on the ballot,it is called a(n)​

Accepted Answer

A) ​initiative. 
B) ​referendum. 
C) primary. 
D) ​recall. 
E) ​​procedure. 
A) ​initiative. 
B) ​referendum. 
C) primary. 
D) ​recall. 
E) ​​procedure.

Question 13

Civil libertarians commonly assert that "We don't put our fundamental rights,like freedom of speech,up for a vote!" This statement reflects the __________ view of democracy​

Accepted Answer

A) ​bureaucratic. 
B) ​elitist. 
C) ​procedural. 
D) ​majoritarian. 
E) ​substantive. 
A) ​bureaucratic. 
B) ​elitist. 
C) ​procedural. 
D) ​majoritarian. 
E) ​substantive.

Question 14

One primary challenge to democratization in Iraq after the overthrow of dictator Saddam Hussein is

Accepted Answer

A) the lack of a functioning oil economy. 
B) religious conflict between Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam. 
C) the continued crackdown on open protest of the government. 
D) the resurgence of the Ba'ath Party as a democratic force. 
E) the failure to establish a free and independent press. 
A) the lack of a functioning oil economy. 
B) religious conflict between Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam. 
C) the continued crackdown on open protest of the government. 
D) the resurgence of the Ba'ath Party as a democratic force. 
E) the failure to establish a free and independent press.

Question 15

Members of which of the following groups would be most likely to support immigration reform ​that includes a path to citizenship?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Tea Party 
B) ​Democrats 
C) ​Chamber of Commerce 
D) ​Republicans 
E) ​Heritage Foundation 
A) ​Tea Party 
B) ​Democrats 
C) ​Chamber of Commerce 
D) ​Republicans 
E) ​Heritage Foundation

Question 16

Although they are instruments of majoritarian democracy,initiatives are often sponsored by

Accepted Answer

A) government officials. 
B) interest groups. 
C) members of the judiciary. 
D) foreign multinational corporations. 
E) small numbers of average citizens. 
A) government officials. 
B) interest groups. 
C) members of the judiciary. 
D) foreign multinational corporations. 
E) small numbers of average citizens.

Question 17

An important problem with the procedural view of democracy is that it can clash with​

Accepted Answer

A) ​minority rights. 
B) ​the majoritarian view. 
C) ​voting rights. 
D) ​political parties. 
E) ​democratic government. 
A) ​minority rights. 
B) ​the majoritarian view. 
C) ​voting rights. 
D) ​political parties. 
E) ​democratic government.

Question 18

The text suggests that the United States fulfills the ________ model quite well.

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian 
B) majoritarian 
C) totalitarian 
D) pluralist 
E) egalitarian 
A) authoritarian 
B) majoritarian 
C) totalitarian 
D) pluralist 
E) egalitarian

Question 19

​According to procedural theory,the government should do

Accepted Answer

A) whatever the most insistent interest group wants. 
B) ​​whatever the majority wants. 
C) ​whatever they judge to be right. 
D) ​whatever the most influential elites want. 
E) ​whatever they think the framers of the constitution would have done. 
A) whatever the most insistent interest group wants. 
B) ​​whatever the majority wants. 
C) ​whatever they judge to be right. 
D) ​whatever the most influential elites want. 
E) ​whatever they think the framers of the constitution would have done.

Question 20

The Greek word kratos,one of the roots of the word democracy,means

Accepted Answer

A) power. 
B) authority. 
C) common man. 
D) rule. 
E) form. 
A) power. 
B) authority. 
C) common man. 
D) rule. 
E) form.

Although public opinion does not fluctuate erratically,change can occur

A referendum is best described as a(n)

Discuss procedural democracy and substantive democracy arguments for and against gay marriage legislation that has been enacted in several states.

Participatory democracy today

Identify three of the four principles of procedural democracy and discuss the difficulties with their implementation.

Discuss why democratization can be difficult to achieve in different parts of the world,and why there is a strong relationship between economic prosperity and democracy.

Explain the role that interest groups play in the pluralist democratic model.

Portland's incorporation of neighborhood associations into its municipal government is an example of

A form of government that puts power in the hands of an elite is a(n)

The basic standard of substantive democracy is that government must guarantee

In 2011,the state of Ohio approved an initiative to

When citizens circulate petitions to gather signatures to put a policy question on the ballot,it is called a(n)

Civil libertarians commonly assert that "We don't put our fundamental rights,like freedom of speech,up for a vote!" This statement reflects the __________ view of democracy

One primary challenge to democratization in Iraq after the overthrow of dictator Saddam Hussein is

Members of which of the following groups would be most likely to support immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship?

Although they are instruments of majoritarian democracy,initiatives are often sponsored by

An important problem with the procedural view of democracy is that it can clash with

The text suggests that the United States fulfills the ________ model quite well.

According to procedural theory,the government should do

The Greek word kratos,one of the roots of the word democracy,means

Freedom, Order, or Equality

The Constitution

Federalism

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

The Media

Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Nominations, Elections, and Campaigns

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Order and Civil Liberties

Equality and Civil Rights

Economic Policy

Policymaking and Domestic Policy

Filters

Exam 2: Majoritarian or Pluralist Democracy

Although public opinion does not fluctuate erratically,change can occur​

A referendum is best described as a(n)

Discuss procedural democracy and substantive democracy arguments for and against gay marriage legislation​ that has been enacted in several states.

Participatory democracy today

Identify three of the four principles of procedural democracy and discuss the difficulties with their implementation.​

Discuss why democratization can be difficult to achieve in different parts of the world,and why there is a strong relationship between economic prosperity and democracy.

Explain the role that interest groups play in the pluralist democratic model.

Portland's incorporation of neighborhood associations into its municipal government is an example of​

A form of government that puts power in the hands of an elite is a(n)​

The basic standard of substantive democracy is that government must guarantee

In 2011,the state of Ohio approved an initiative to

When citizens circulate petitions to gather signatures to put a policy question on the ballot,it is called a(n)​

Civil libertarians commonly assert that "We don't put our fundamental rights,like freedom of speech,up for a vote!" This statement reflects the __________ view of democracy​

One primary challenge to democratization in Iraq after the overthrow of dictator Saddam Hussein is

Members of which of the following groups would be most likely to support immigration reform ​that includes a path to citizenship?

Although they are instruments of majoritarian democracy,initiatives are often sponsored by

An important problem with the procedural view of democracy is that it can clash with​

The text suggests that the United States fulfills the ________ model quite well.

​According to procedural theory,the government should do

The Greek word kratos,one of the roots of the word democracy,means

Freedom, Order, or Equality

The Constitution

Federalism

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

The Media

Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Nominations, Elections, and Campaigns

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Order and Civil Liberties

Equality and Civil Rights

Economic Policy

Policymaking and Domestic Policy

Filters

Although public opinion does not fluctuate erratically,change can occur

Discuss procedural democracy and substantive democracy arguments for and against gay marriage legislation that has been enacted in several states.

Identify three of the four principles of procedural democracy and discuss the difficulties with their implementation.

Portland's incorporation of neighborhood associations into its municipal government is an example of

A form of government that puts power in the hands of an elite is a(n)

When citizens circulate petitions to gather signatures to put a policy question on the ballot,it is called a(n)

Civil libertarians commonly assert that "We don't put our fundamental rights,like freedom of speech,up for a vote!" This statement reflects the __________ view of democracy

Members of which of the following groups would be most likely to support immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship?

An important problem with the procedural view of democracy is that it can clash with

According to procedural theory,the government should do