Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST argument for democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) People who make their own decisions will always choose wisely. 
B) Democracy guarantees equality of opportunity and outcome. 
C) People who cannot make their own decisions are not really free. 
D) Democracy guarantees a fair and just society for all. 
A) People who make their own decisions will always choose wisely. 
B) Democracy guarantees equality of opportunity and outcome. 
C) People who cannot make their own decisions are not really free. 
D) Democracy guarantees a fair and just society for all. C

Question 2

Which perspective-elitist or pluralist-should apply to America's defense policy? What about the country's education policy? Explain your answers.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Briefly explain/define the pluralist and elitist perspectives.
2.Argue which perspective might apply to defense.Defense is an arena that likely does not have a diversity of interests vying for power and access to decision makers.Defense policy is likely influenced by a few elite interests such as defense contractors and well-informed military related interests,thus an elitist perspective is appropriate.
3.Argue which perspective might apply to education policy.Education policy is likely influenced by a variety of interests.Most adults either have children in schools,had them at one time,or will have them in the future.Accordingly,it is a policy arena that directly affects many people.Thus,many people and interests likely weigh in in this policy arena.Therefore pluralism may be the appropriate perspective here.

Question 3

The social contract is a concept that helps us understand why we tolerate government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The American social contract is complicated by the agreement to limit the ability of government to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) interfere with core liberties 
B) enforce contracts 
C) raise an army 
D) insure domestic tranquility 
A) interfere with core liberties 
B) enforce contracts 
C) raise an army 
D) insure domestic tranquility

Question 5

What is one of the principles that make up the definition of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) decision making by tyranny of the majority 
B) equal protection under the law for every individual 
C) opportunity for chosen representatives to participate in public decisions 
D) the promise of equal outcomes for all 
A) decision making by tyranny of the majority 
B) equal protection under the law for every individual 
C) opportunity for chosen representatives to participate in public decisions 
D) the promise of equal outcomes for all

Question 6

What is a political approach focusing on competition,bargaining,and compromise among organized groups?

Accepted Answer

A) elitism 
B) egalitarianism 
C) democracy 
D) pluralism 
A) elitism 
B) egalitarianism 
C) democracy 
D) pluralism

Question 7

What is meant by individual dignity in terms of democratic principles? What is required to ensure individual dignity?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define individ

Question 8

A pluralist would be most likely to encourage individuals to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) refuse to vote in protest of elitism 
B) join and support interest groups 
C) run for office in order to become one of the elites 
D) practice civil disobedience as often as possible 
A) refuse to vote in protest of elitism 
B) join and support interest groups 
C) run for office in order to become one of the elites 
D) practice civil disobedience as often as possible

Question 9

In a(n)__________,every person participates actively in every public decision.

Accepted Answer

A) oligarchy 
B) direct democracy 
C) constitutional monarchy 
D) representative democracy 
A) oligarchy 
B) direct democracy 
C) constitutional monarchy 
D) representative democracy

Question 10

Americans acquire most of their goods and services on the free market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a political approach focusing on the concentration of power in the hands of a few?

Accepted Answer

A) elitism 
B) egalitarianism 
C) democracy 
D) pluralism 
A) elitism 
B) egalitarianism 
C) democracy 
D) pluralism

Question 12

What is a special,added responsibility for democratic governments toward their citizens?

Accepted Answer

A) to care for those unable to fend for themselves 
B) to maintain order 
C) to protect national security 
D) to protect individual liberty by ensuring that all people are treated equally before the law 
A) to care for those unable to fend for themselves 
B) to maintain order 
C) to protect national security 
D) to protect individual liberty by ensuring that all people are treated equally before the law

Question 13

Americans pay federal,state,and local governments nearly __________ percent of every dollar they earn in taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80 
A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80

Question 14

What does majority rule mean?

Accepted Answer

A) All persons have an equal say in decisions affecting them. 
B) An equal protection of the law is extended to every individual. 
C) People should not have decisions made for them,but by them. 
D) The electorate must resist changing political preferences. 
A) All persons have an equal say in decisions affecting them. 
B) An equal protection of the law is extended to every individual. 
C) People should not have decisions made for them,but by them. 
D) The electorate must resist changing political preferences.

Question 15

No government can claim to be a representative democracy unless __________.

Accepted Answer

A) representatives are selected by vote of all the people 
B) a substantial number of minorities are elected into office 
C) an equal number of men and women serve as legislators 
D) elections are held every year 
A) representatives are selected by vote of all the people 
B) a substantial number of minorities are elected into office 
C) an equal number of men and women serve as legislators 
D) elections are held every year

Question 16

In a democracy,the majority is always right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following governments has the MOST control over the everyday lives of its people?

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarianism 
B) totalitarianism 
C) a monarchy 
D) a limited government 
A) authoritarianism 
B) totalitarianism 
C) a monarchy 
D) a limited government

Question 18

The phrase "promote the general welfare" means that the American government should __________.

Accepted Answer

A) be concerned with its citizens' well-being 
B) create a free market 
C) provide social security 
D) regulate all aspects of daily life 
A) be concerned with its citizens' well-being 
B) create a free market 
C) provide social security 
D) regulate all aspects of daily life

Question 19

The Founders established a limited government in order to avoid __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the tyranny of the majority 
B) federalism 
C) representative democracy 
D) authoritarianism 
A) the tyranny of the majority 
B) federalism 
C) representative democracy 
D) authoritarianism

Question 20

Which of the following is the BEST example of a totalitarian government?

Accepted Answer

A) Nazi Germany 
B) present-day Canada 
C) colonial America 
D) present-day South Korea 
A) Nazi Germany 
B) present-day Canada 
C) colonial America 
D) present-day South Korea

Which of the following is the BEST argument for democracy?

Which perspective-elitist or pluralist-should apply to America's defense policy? What about the country's education policy? Explain your answers.

The social contract is a concept that helps us understand why we tolerate government.

The American social contract is complicated by the agreement to limit the ability of government to __________.

What is one of the principles that make up the definition of democracy?

What is a political approach focusing on competition,bargaining,and compromise among organized groups?

What is meant by individual dignity in terms of democratic principles? What is required to ensure individual dignity?

A pluralist would be most likely to encourage individuals to __________.

In a(n)__________,every person participates actively in every public decision.

Americans acquire most of their goods and services on the free market.

What is a political approach focusing on the concentration of power in the hands of a few?

What is a special,added responsibility for democratic governments toward their citizens?

Americans pay federal,state,and local governments nearly __________ percent of every dollar they earn in taxes.

What does majority rule mean?

No government can claim to be a representative democracy unless __________.

In a democracy,the majority is always right.

Which of the following governments has the MOST control over the everyday lives of its people?

The phrase "promote the general welfare" means that the American government should __________.

The Founders established a limited government in order to avoid __________.

Which of the following is the BEST example of a totalitarian government?

Political Culture: Ideas in Conflict

The Constitution: Limiting Governmental Power

Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power

Opinion and Participation: Thinking and Acting in Politics

Mass Media: Setting the Political Agenda

Political Parties: Organizing Politics

Campaigns and Elections: Deciding Who Governs

Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More

Congress: Politics on Capitol Hill

The President: White House Politics

The Bureaucracy: Bureaucratic Politics

Courts Judicial Politics

Politics and Personal Liberty

Politics and Civil Rights

Politics and the Economy

Politics and Social Welfare

Politics and National Security

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Exam 1: Politics: Who Gets What,When and How 1

Which of the following is the BEST argument for democracy?

Which perspective-elitist or pluralist-should apply to America's defense policy? What about the country's education policy? Explain your answers.

The social contract is a concept that helps us understand why we tolerate government.

The American social contract is complicated by the agreement to limit the ability of government to __________.

What is one of the principles that make up the definition of democracy?

What is a political approach focusing on competition,bargaining,and compromise among organized groups?

What is meant by individual dignity in terms of democratic principles? What is required to ensure individual dignity?

A pluralist would be most likely to encourage individuals to __________.

In a(n)__________,every person participates actively in every public decision.

Americans acquire most of their goods and services on the free market.

What is a political approach focusing on the concentration of power in the hands of a few?

What is a special,added responsibility for democratic governments toward their citizens?

Americans pay federal,state,and local governments nearly __________ percent of every dollar they earn in taxes.

What does majority rule mean?

No government can claim to be a representative democracy unless __________.

In a democracy,the majority is always right.

Which of the following governments has the MOST control over the everyday lives of its people?

The phrase "promote the general welfare" means that the American government should __________.

The Founders established a limited government in order to avoid __________.

Which of the following is the BEST example of a totalitarian government?

Political Culture: Ideas in Conflict

The Constitution: Limiting Governmental Power

Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power

Opinion and Participation: Thinking and Acting in Politics

Mass Media: Setting the Political Agenda

Political Parties: Organizing Politics

Campaigns and Elections: Deciding Who Governs

Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More

Congress: Politics on Capitol Hill

The President: White House Politics

The Bureaucracy: Bureaucratic Politics

Courts Judicial Politics

Politics and Personal Liberty

Politics and Civil Rights

Politics and the Economy

Politics and Social Welfare

Politics and National Security

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