Question 1

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between classical liberalism and modern conservatism?

Accepted Answer

A) Modern conservatism is a more radical ideology than classical liberalism. 
B) Modern conservatism retains many of the principles of classical liberalism. 
C) Classical liberalism is deeply opposed to the tenets of modern conservatism. 
D) Classical liberalism generated the opposition that gave rise to modern conservatism. 
A) Modern conservatism is a more radical ideology than classical liberalism. 
B) Modern conservatism retains many of the principles of classical liberalism. 
C) Classical liberalism is deeply opposed to the tenets of modern conservatism. 
D) Classical liberalism generated the opposition that gave rise to modern conservatism.

Question 2

Many Americans find it difficult to grasp the power of ideological motivation because of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the association of ideologies with terrorism 
B) the power of religious tradition in American society 
C) the emphasis on moderation and pragmatism in American culture 
D) the way the founding fathers rejected ideological considerations when writing the Constitution 
A) the association of ideologies with terrorism 
B) the power of religious tradition in American society 
C) the emphasis on moderation and pragmatism in American culture 
D) the way the founding fathers rejected ideological considerations when writing the Constitution

Question 3

Which philosopher claimed that art,music,and politics hang together and express an underlying Zeitgeist?

Accepted Answer

A) Hegel 
B) Locke 
C) Mao 
D) Marx 
A) Hegel 
B) Locke 
C) Mao 
D) Marx

Question 4

Classic liberals and modern liberals generally agree on the benefits of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) free speech 
B) open borders 
C) traditional family values 
D) government intervention in the marketplace 
A) free speech 
B) open borders 
C) traditional family values 
D) government intervention in the marketplace

Question 5

Milton Friedman's ideas contributed to the development of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) fascism 
B) socialism 
C) classic liberalism 
D) modern conservatism 
A) fascism 
B) socialism 
C) classic liberalism 
D) modern conservatism

Question 6

The Wealth of Nations was written by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) John Locke 
B) Adam Smith 
C) Edmund Burke 
D) Anthony Downs 
A) John Locke 
B) Adam Smith 
C) Edmund Burke 
D) Anthony Downs

Question 7

Which of these ideas was first advanced by Adam Smith?

Accepted Answer

A) Human beings are fundamentally moral. 
B) Self-interest can produce social benefits. 
C) Governments have a role in preserving traditions. 
D) The government is inherently hostile to individual rights. 
A) Human beings are fundamentally moral. 
B) Self-interest can produce social benefits. 
C) Governments have a role in preserving traditions. 
D) The government is inherently hostile to individual rights.

Question 8

Which statement best explains the pro-choice position of libertarians?

Accepted Answer

A) A fetus has no political rights. 
B) Outlawing abortion will not prevent it from happening. 
C) Reproductive choice helps keep women out of poverty and off of welfare. 
D) The government has no place making personal decisions about peoples' private lives. 
A) A fetus has no political rights. 
B) Outlawing abortion will not prevent it from happening. 
C) Reproductive choice helps keep women out of poverty and off of welfare. 
D) The government has no place making personal decisions about peoples' private lives.

Question 9

Modern conservatism combines which of these sets of views?

Accepted Answer

A) Hegel's economic views and Green's social views 
B) Burke's economic views and Hegel's social views 
C) Green's economic views and Smith's social views 
D) Smith's economic views and Burke's social views 
A) Hegel's economic views and Green's social views 
B) Burke's economic views and Hegel's social views 
C) Green's economic views and Smith's social views 
D) Smith's economic views and Burke's social views

Question 10

Which of these countries has had a fascist government?

Accepted Answer

A) China 
B) Ireland 
C) Italy 
D) Switzerland 
A) China 
B) Ireland 
C) Italy 
D) Switzerland

Question 11

A modern liberal would most likely support which of the following policy proposals?

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminate the minimum wage. 
B) Cut taxes for top income earners. 
C) Privatize the social security system. 
D) Increase regulations on the banking sector. 
A) Eliminate the minimum wage. 
B) Cut taxes for top income earners. 
C) Privatize the social security system. 
D) Increase regulations on the banking sector.

Question 12

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes environmentalism in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmentalists' demands have only been partially satisfied. 
B) Environmentalists have gained ground through the formation of new political parties. 
C) Environmentalists' concerns have been incorporated into both major parties' platforms. 
D) Environmentalists have been consistently ignored by the Environmental Protection Agency. 
A) Environmentalists' demands have only been partially satisfied. 
B) Environmentalists have gained ground through the formation of new political parties. 
C) Environmentalists' concerns have been incorporated into both major parties' platforms. 
D) Environmentalists have been consistently ignored by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Question 13

Bernstein was responsible for revising Marxism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Edmund Burke gave theoretical expression to the traditional conservative view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The "end of ideology" argument was developed by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Karl Marx 
B) Daniel Bell 
C) Mao Zedong 
D) Francis Fukuyama 
A) Karl Marx 
B) Daniel Bell 
C) Mao Zedong 
D) Francis Fukuyama

Question 16

The states' rights questions that led to the American Civil War were primarily __________ in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) ideological 
B) economic 
C) partisan 
D) technocratic 
A) ideological 
B) economic 
C) partisan 
D) technocratic

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely to characterize a fascist regime?

Accepted Answer

A) a propensity to engage in war 
B) a strong respect for human rights 
C) centralized planning of the economy 
D) tolerance of ethnic and religious diversity 
A) a propensity to engage in war 
B) a strong respect for human rights 
C) centralized planning of the economy 
D) tolerance of ethnic and religious diversity

Question 18

After World War I,Germany and Italy used ___________ to build support for another war.

Accepted Answer

A) religious ideology 
B) bureaucratic management 
C) extreme nationalist ideas 
D) resentment of the aristocracy 
A) religious ideology 
B) bureaucratic management 
C) extreme nationalist ideas 
D) resentment of the aristocracy

Question 19

Maoism is a form of conservatism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between classical liberalism and modern conservatism?

Many Americans find it difficult to grasp the power of ideological motivation because of __________.

Which philosopher claimed that art,music,and politics hang together and express an underlying Zeitgeist?

Classic liberals and modern liberals generally agree on the benefits of ____________.

Milton Friedman's ideas contributed to the development of __________.

The Wealth of Nations was written by __________.

Which of these ideas was first advanced by Adam Smith?

Which statement best explains the pro-choice position of libertarians?

Modern conservatism combines which of these sets of views?

Which of these countries has had a fascist government?

A modern liberal would most likely support which of the following policy proposals?

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes environmentalism in the United States?

Bernstein was responsible for revising Marxism.

Edmund Burke gave theoretical expression to the traditional conservative view.

The "end of ideology" argument was developed by __________.

The states' rights questions that led to the American Civil War were primarily __________ in nature.

Which of the following is most likely to characterize a fascist regime?

After World War I,Germany and Italy used ___________ to build support for another war.

Maoism is a form of conservatism.

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Exam 2: Political Ideologies

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between classical liberalism and modern conservatism?

Many Americans find it difficult to grasp the power of ideological motivation because of __________.

Which philosopher claimed that art,music,and politics hang together and express an underlying Zeitgeist?

Classic liberals and modern liberals generally agree on the benefits of ____________.

Milton Friedman's ideas contributed to the development of __________.

The Wealth of Nations was written by __________.

Which of these ideas was first advanced by Adam Smith?

Which statement best explains the pro-choice position of libertarians?

Modern conservatism combines which of these sets of views?

Which of these countries has had a fascist government?

A modern liberal would most likely support which of the following policy proposals?

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes environmentalism in the United States?

Bernstein was responsible for revising Marxism.

Edmund Burke gave theoretical expression to the traditional conservative view.

The "end of ideology" argument was developed by __________.

The states' rights questions that led to the American Civil War were primarily __________ in nature.

Which of the following is most likely to characterize a fascist regime?

After World War I,Germany and Italy used ___________ to build support for another war.

Maoism is a form of conservatism.

Politics and Political Science

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

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