Question 1

Social democracy is essentially a reformed version of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Communism 
B) Marxism 
C) Capitalism 
D) Libertarianism 
A) Communism 
B) Marxism 
C) Capitalism 
D) Libertarianism

Question 2

Edmund Burke and Adam Smith would likely agree on which of the following points?

Accepted Answer

A) Free markets are best. 
B) Markets require regulation. 
C) Positive freedom is necessary. 
D) A progressive tax system is needed. 
A) Free markets are best. 
B) Markets require regulation. 
C) Positive freedom is necessary. 
D) A progressive tax system is needed.

Question 3

Edmund Burke is responsible for modern views on communism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which if the following is an example of a pragmatic solution to the problem of air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) Limiting pollution because it improves air quality according to environmental policy experts 
B) A liberal politician favoring regulation of manufacturers in the hopes that it will improve air quality 
C) A conservative politician favoring reducing regulations in hopes of improving the economy 
D) A belief that the market will protect air quality because of competition among manufacturers 
A) Limiting pollution because it improves air quality according to environmental policy experts 
B) A liberal politician favoring regulation of manufacturers in the hopes that it will improve air quality 
C) A conservative politician favoring reducing regulations in hopes of improving the economy 
D) A belief that the market will protect air quality because of competition among manufacturers

Question 5

The idea of promoting the United States' values abroad would most likely be supported by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Marxists 
B) Classic conservatives 
C) Modern liberals 
D) Neoconservative 
A) Marxists 
B) Classic conservatives 
C) Modern liberals 
D) Neoconservative

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the term laissez-faire?

Accepted Answer

A) Intervening in the economy 
B) Leaving the economy alone 
C) Creating monopolies 
D) Disbanding monopolies 
A) Intervening in the economy 
B) Leaving the economy alone 
C) Creating monopolies 
D) Disbanding monopolies

Question 7

Which of the following propositions would likely be favored by modern liberals?

Accepted Answer

A) Tax cuts for top income earners 
B) Regulation of the banking sector 
C) Little government involvement in economic matters 
D) Free markets 
A) Tax cuts for top income earners 
B) Regulation of the banking sector 
C) Little government involvement in economic matters 
D) Free markets

Question 8

Which of the following best describes classical liberalism and modern conservatism?

Accepted Answer

A) Classical liberalism is the opposite of modern conservatism. 
B) Classical liberalism is similar to modern conservatism. 
C) Neither classical liberalism, nor modern conservatism continues to exist. 
D) Classical liberalism and modern conservatism were developed by Karl Marx. 
A) Classical liberalism is the opposite of modern conservatism. 
B) Classical liberalism is similar to modern conservatism. 
C) Neither classical liberalism, nor modern conservatism continues to exist. 
D) Classical liberalism and modern conservatism were developed by Karl Marx.

Question 9

Social democracies have become __________ states.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social democracies have become __________ states....

Question 10

Imperialism is best described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) amassing colonial empire 
B) unlawful declarations of war 
C) Marx's view of socialism 
D) an extreme form of communism 
A) amassing colonial empire 
B) unlawful declarations of war 
C) Marx's view of socialism 
D) an extreme form of communism

Question 11

Your text refers to __________ as cheap theories.

Accepted Answer

A) ideologies 
B) pragmatists 
C) doctrines 
D) theses 
A) ideologies 
B) pragmatists 
C) doctrines 
D) theses

Question 12

The fact that socialism exists in a number of countries supports the ideas of Francis Fukuyama.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare modern conservatism to the Burkean view of conservatism.

Accepted Answer

Modern conservatism and the Burkean view

Question 14

The origin of the left-right ideological spectrum dates back to 1789.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

On which point might Daniel Bell and Francis Fukuyama agree?

Accepted Answer

A) There will always be significant competition among ideological perspectives. 
B) There are so many different ideological views today, that scholars have trouble evaluating them. 
C) Libertarianism has developed out of capitalism. 
D) Capitalism has few rivals in the modern era. 
A) There will always be significant competition among ideological perspectives. 
B) There are so many different ideological views today, that scholars have trouble evaluating them. 
C) Libertarianism has developed out of capitalism. 
D) Capitalism has few rivals in the modern era.

Question 16

Which statement best depicts China?

Accepted Answer

A) Since reforms, China has become less capitalistic. 
B) China has adopted state ownership of the economy, but has democratic political views. 
C) China has become more capitalistic economically, but has an authoritarian political structure. 
D) China has become democratic politically and more capitalistic. 
A) Since reforms, China has become less capitalistic. 
B) China has adopted state ownership of the economy, but has democratic political views. 
C) China has become more capitalistic economically, but has an authoritarian political structure. 
D) China has become democratic politically and more capitalistic.

Question 17

Social Democrats would be best described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) an extreme form of socialism 
B) a mild form of socialism 
C) an extreme form of communism 
D) a mild form of communism 
A) an extreme form of socialism 
B) a mild form of socialism 
C) an extreme form of communism 
D) a mild form of communism

Question 18

When __________ died, Yugoslavia's combination of socialism and capitalism ended.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When __________ died, Yugoslavia's combination of socialism...

Question 19

__________ is the exaggerated belief in the greatness of one's country.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the exaggerated belief in the...

Question 20

How are political theory and ideology different?

Accepted Answer

Political theory and ideology are relate

Social democracy is essentially a reformed version of __________.

Edmund Burke and Adam Smith would likely agree on which of the following points?

Edmund Burke is responsible for modern views on communism.

Which if the following is an example of a pragmatic solution to the problem of air pollution?

The idea of promoting the United States' values abroad would most likely be supported by which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the term laissez-faire?

Which of the following propositions would likely be favored by modern liberals?

Which of the following best describes classical liberalism and modern conservatism?

Social democracies have become __________ states.

Imperialism is best described as __________.

Your text refers to __________ as cheap theories.

The fact that socialism exists in a number of countries supports the ideas of Francis Fukuyama.

Compare modern conservatism to the Burkean view of conservatism.

The origin of the left-right ideological spectrum dates back to 1789.

On which point might Daniel Bell and Francis Fukuyama agree?

Which statement best depicts China?

Social Democrats would be best described as __________.

When __________ died, Yugoslavia's combination of socialism and capitalism ended.

__________ is the exaggerated belief in the greatness of one's country.

How are political theory and ideology different?

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Exam 3: Political Ideologies

Social democracy is essentially a reformed version of __________.

Edmund Burke and Adam Smith would likely agree on which of the following points?

Edmund Burke is responsible for modern views on communism.

Which if the following is an example of a pragmatic solution to the problem of air pollution?

The idea of promoting the United States' values abroad would most likely be supported by which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the term laissez-faire?

Which of the following propositions would likely be favored by modern liberals?

Which of the following best describes classical liberalism and modern conservatism?

Social democracies have become __________ states.

Imperialism is best described as __________.

Your text refers to __________ as cheap theories.

The fact that socialism exists in a number of countries supports the ideas of Francis Fukuyama.

Compare modern conservatism to the Burkean view of conservatism.

The origin of the left-right ideological spectrum dates back to 1789.

On which point might Daniel Bell and Francis Fukuyama agree?

Which statement best depicts China?

Social Democrats would be best described as __________.

When __________ died, Yugoslavia's combination of socialism and capitalism ended.

__________ is the exaggerated belief in the greatness of one's country.

How are political theory and ideology different?

Politics and Political Science

Theories

States

Constitutions and Rights

Regimes

Political Culture

Public Opinion

Political Communication

Interest Groups

Parties

Elections

Legislatures

Executives and Bureaucracies

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

International Relations

Filters