Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement about moderates?

Accepted Answer

A)  They created the Tea Party movement. 
B)  They comprise over half of the U.S. population. 
C)  They largely support an overhaul of the welfare system. 
D)  They believe that a centrist approach to politics is best. 
A)  They created the Tea Party movement. 
B)  They comprise over half of the U.S. population. 
C)  They largely support an overhaul of the welfare system. 
D)  They believe that a centrist approach to politics is best. D

Question 2

Members of which of the following groups are most likely to be social conservatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  evangelical Protestants 
B)  African Americans 
C)  the elderly 
D)  single mothers 
A)  evangelical Protestants 
B)  African Americans 
C)  the elderly 
D)  single mothers A

Question 3

Why might the labels of "conservative" and "liberal" be misleading?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Indicate that studies have found that people may label themselves ideologically one way but may indicate the opposite ideological position on some issues.People may have conservative views on some issues,such as economics,and liberal views on others,such as civil rights.
2.Discuss how the simple left-right continuum may be inadequate for creating an accurate ideological picture for many people.Alternatively,in addition to the left-right scale,it would be useful to consider a position ranging from statist positions to libertarian ones.

Question 4

Evaluate same-sex marriage from a conservative perspective and from a liberal perspective.Would conservative and social conservative viewpoints be the same? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that,gene

Question 5

The United States has undergone a tremendous change in the number of states allowing for __________ marriage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The United States has undergone a tremendous...

Question 6

Based on the average age of the state's population,which issue would you expect to be least important to voters in Florida,which has the oldest state population in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social Security 
B)  Medicare 
C)  public education 
D)  prescription drug costs 
A)  Social Security 
B)  Medicare 
C)  public education 
D)  prescription drug costs

Question 7

Over the years,our attitudes about personal liberty have remained unchanged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ is the coherent set of values and beliefs people hold about the purpose and scope of government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the coherent set of values...

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of children live in a household with both parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  70 percent 
A)  40 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  70 percent

Question 10

Which of the following was expected of the federal government 200 years ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  regulating business 
B)  providing national defense 
C)  providing poverty relief 
D)  inspecting food 
A)  regulating business 
B)  providing national defense 
C)  providing poverty relief 
D)  inspecting food

Question 11

In general,which of the following is true about the U.S.population?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is mostly under the age of thirty. 
B)  It is getting older. 
C)  It is becoming more homogeneous. 
D)  It is becoming more Christian. 
A)  It is mostly under the age of thirty. 
B)  It is getting older. 
C)  It is becoming more homogeneous. 
D)  It is becoming more Christian.

Question 12

What is the main difference between direct democracy and indirect democracy? Assess which plays a more prominent role in government of the United States.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define direct

Question 13

How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  "We the People…" 
B)  "We hold these truths to be self-evident…" 
C)  "When in the Course of human events…" 
D)  "In Order to form a more perfect Union…" 
A)  "We the People…" 
B)  "We hold these truths to be self-evident…" 
C)  "When in the Course of human events…" 
D)  "In Order to form a more perfect Union…"

Question 14

Which of the following is a true statement about liberals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe individuals should look to churches and other social service organizations for assistance. 
B)  They are more likely to vote Republican than Democratic. 
C)  They generally favor government intervention to promote equality. 
D)  They seek to end costly welfare programs. 
A)  They believe individuals should look to churches and other social service organizations for assistance. 
B)  They are more likely to vote Republican than Democratic. 
C)  They generally favor government intervention to promote equality. 
D)  They seek to end costly welfare programs.

Question 15

The Framers agreed that the new nation had to be founded on notions of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  economic equality 
B)  aristocracy 
C)  racial equality 
D)  religious freedom 
A)  economic equality 
B)  aristocracy 
C)  racial equality 
D)  religious freedom

Question 16

Conservatives tend to want the government to respond quickly to societal changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Indigenous peoples had been living in North America for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of the first European colonists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Although many people still view the United States as a __________ nation,a great number of religious groups-including Jews,Buddhists,Hindus,and Muslims-have established roots in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although many people still view the United...

Question 19

Why are there regional and sectional differences within the United States? Explain how these differences arose.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss region

Question 20

Monarchy is a type of government that Aristotle considered rule by "tyranny."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a true statement about moderates?

Members of which of the following groups are most likely to be social conservatives?

Why might the labels of "conservative" and "liberal" be misleading?

Evaluate same-sex marriage from a conservative perspective and from a liberal perspective.Would conservative and social conservative viewpoints be the same? Why or why not?

The United States has undergone a tremendous change in the number of states allowing for __________ marriage.

Based on the average age of the state's population,which issue would you expect to be least important to voters in Florida,which has the oldest state population in the U.S.?

Over the years,our attitudes about personal liberty have remained unchanged.

__________ is the coherent set of values and beliefs people hold about the purpose and scope of government.

Approximately what percentage of children live in a household with both parents?

Which of the following was expected of the federal government 200 years ago?

In general,which of the following is true about the U.S.population?

What is the main difference between direct democracy and indirect democracy? Assess which plays a more prominent role in government of the United States.

How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin?

Which of the following is a true statement about liberals?

The Framers agreed that the new nation had to be founded on notions of which of the following?

Conservatives tend to want the government to respond quickly to societal changes.

Indigenous peoples had been living in North America for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of the first European colonists.

Although many people still view the United States as a __________ nation,a great number of religious groups-including Jews,Buddhists,Hindus,and Muslims-have established roots in the United States.

Why are there regional and sectional differences within the United States? Explain how these differences arose.

Monarchy is a type of government that Aristotle considered rule by "tyranny."

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Exam 1: American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

Which of the following is a true statement about moderates?

Members of which of the following groups are most likely to be social conservatives?

Why might the labels of "conservative" and "liberal" be misleading?

Evaluate same-sex marriage from a conservative perspective and from a liberal perspective.Would conservative and social conservative viewpoints be the same? Why or why not?

The United States has undergone a tremendous change in the number of states allowing for __________ marriage.

Based on the average age of the state's population,which issue would you expect to be least important to voters in Florida,which has the oldest state population in the U.S.?

Over the years,our attitudes about personal liberty have remained unchanged.

__________ is the coherent set of values and beliefs people hold about the purpose and scope of government.

Approximately what percentage of children live in a household with both parents?

Which of the following was expected of the federal government 200 years ago?

In general,which of the following is true about the U.S.population?

What is the main difference between direct democracy and indirect democracy? Assess which plays a more prominent role in government of the United States.

How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin?

Which of the following is a true statement about liberals?

The Framers agreed that the new nation had to be founded on notions of which of the following?

Conservatives tend to want the government to respond quickly to societal changes.

Indigenous peoples had been living in North America for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of the first European colonists.

Although many people still view the United States as a __________ nation,a great number of religious groups-including Jews,Buddhists,Hindus,and Muslims-have established roots in the United States.

Why are there regional and sectional differences within the United States? Explain how these differences arose.

Monarchy is a type of government that Aristotle considered rule by "tyranny."

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

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