Exam 4: The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Love of "democracy" is a pillar of American political culture that leads some to call for the abolishment of the __________, to determine presidential election winners by a popular vote.

President Obama failed to introduce an immigration bill during his first term, but he did sign the __________, which granted temporary residency for immigrants brought here as children.

Which of the following best describes the Tea Party movement?

The __________ have poked fun at the United States, calling the intense competitiveness of Americans the Anglo-Saxon disease.

What were the political effects of the shift of the American population from rural areas to cities and from cities to suburbs?

Recent changes to the age of the American population are most likely to put a strain on which of the following?

Which of the following best describes where the 787 Dreamliner was built?

At more than 16 percent of the population, __________ are currently the largest minority group in the United States.

Describe the extent of inequality in the United States. Is inequality growing, shrinking, or staying the same? How does inequality in the United States compare with inequality in other democracies? Is inequality problematic for American democracy and for American society more generally? Be sure to consider the box, "By The Number," when answering this question.

Which region of the United States has the fastest rate of population growth?

Why did Boeing use a different model for designing and manufacturing the 787 Dreamliner than it used for the 747?

The American economic system is best characterized as __________.

What are Americans' concerns about outsourcing? Are they justified?

On the eve of the presidential campaign in 2011, polls showed strong support for the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street agendas, especially from middle-class, middle-aged men.

The "By the Numbers" feature presents two ways to measure income inequality. How does inequality in the United States compare with inequality in other democracies around the world?

Describe the roles that sourcing, outsourcing, and globalization played in the construction of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.

The study of population characteristics in terms age, education, religion, and occupation is called __________.

Which of the following characterizes the shift in the distribution of the American population between 1950 and 2000?

An American is more likely to live in poverty than is a Frenchman.

See the "Using the Framework" box on poverty in your textbook. Explain why our elected officials do little to address persistent poverty in America.