Question 1

The __________ of democracy is the potential for conflict between individual freedom and majority rule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ of democracy is the potential...

Question 2

Annual government spending in the United States now amounts to about __________.

Accepted Answer

A) $50 billion 
B) $500 billion 
C) $5 trillion 
D) $15 trillion 
A) $50 billion 
B) $500 billion 
C) $5 trillion 
D) $15 trillion

Question 3

Which of the following is a key principle of a limited government?

Accepted Answer

A) Majority rule must always triumph over individual liberty. 
B) Civil rights belong to governments,not to individuals. 
C) Political power is vested in the hands of a small group. 
D) There are some personal liberties that even a majority cannot regulate. 
A) Majority rule must always triumph over individual liberty. 
B) Civil rights belong to governments,not to individuals. 
C) Political power is vested in the hands of a small group. 
D) There are some personal liberties that even a majority cannot regulate.

Question 4

Political scientists are generally concerned with all of the following questions EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Who governs? 
B) Where do people govern? 
C) For what ends do people govern? 
D) By what means do people govern? 
A) Who governs? 
B) Where do people govern? 
C) For what ends do people govern? 
D) By what means do people govern?

Question 5

Political science is the study of "who gets what,when,and how." Briefly define the "who," the "what," and the "when and how" of political science.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will: 
1.Define the wh

Question 6

Which statement accurately characterizes elitism?

Accepted Answer

A) Elites tend to be concerned,public-spirited decision makers. 
B) Elitism does not exist in a true democracy. 
C) Most communication flows downward from elites to the masses. 
D) Elites always exploit or oppress the masses. 
A) Elites tend to be concerned,public-spirited decision makers. 
B) Elitism does not exist in a true democracy. 
C) Most communication flows downward from elites to the masses. 
D) Elites always exploit or oppress the masses.

Question 7

Political science is the study of government and political processes,systems,and individual human political behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Government differs from all other groups most importantly in what characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) buying power 
B) media influence 
C) scope 
D) size 
A) buying power 
B) media influence 
C) scope 
D) size

Question 9

Ultimately,what protects liberty,property,and conscience in a society?

Accepted Answer

A) laws 
B) social order 
C) government 
D) the fear of punishment 
A) laws 
B) social order 
C) government 
D) the fear of punishment

Question 10

Individual dignity requires __________.

Accepted Answer

A) economic equity 
B) personal freedom 
C) traditional values 
D) collectivization 
A) economic equity 
B) personal freedom 
C) traditional values 
D) collectivization

Question 11

Pluralism is designed to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the number of decision-makers 
B) make the theory of democracy more realistic 
C) achieve equality of opportunity and outcome 
D) ensure that majority preferences always prevail 
A) reduce the number of decision-makers 
B) make the theory of democracy more realistic 
C) achieve equality of opportunity and outcome 
D) ensure that majority preferences always prevail

Question 12

An "election" in which only one party is permitted to run candidates is not a democratic election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In The Federalist Papers,James Madison warned against __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a limited government 
B) totalitarianism 
C) a direct democracy 
D) authoritarianism 
A) a limited government 
B) totalitarianism 
C) a direct democracy 
D) authoritarianism

Question 14

__________ is deciding who gets what,when,and how.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is deciding who gets what,when,and how....

Question 15

What are externalities?

Accepted Answer

A) voluntary economic exchanges among individuals 
B) payments made by the government to citizens and businesses 
C) taxes paid by people who cannot afford to pay them 
D) costs imposed on people who are not direct participants in an activity 
A) voluntary economic exchanges among individuals 
B) payments made by the government to citizens and businesses 
C) taxes paid by people who cannot afford to pay them 
D) costs imposed on people who are not direct participants in an activity

Question 16

Explain how ensuring liberty,promoting the general welfare,and providing for the common defense results in conflict in governing.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that the

Question 17

What is the relationship between political science and politics?

Accepted Answer

A) Politics are more important since they are the political reality. 
B) Politics is the subject of political scientists. 
C) Political science dictates the functioning of politics. 
D) Political science is more important because it provides a theoretical basis. 
A) Politics are more important since they are the political reality. 
B) Politics is the subject of political scientists. 
C) Political science dictates the functioning of politics. 
D) Political science is more important because it provides a theoretical basis.

Question 18

Government decisions extend to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) legal adults 
B) citizens 
C) businesses 
D) all of society 
A) legal adults 
B) citizens 
C) businesses 
D) all of society

Question 19

Legitimacy in governing comes from popular consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Governments raise armies in order to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide for the common defense 
B) promote the general welfare 
C) secure the blessings of liberty 
D) establish justice 
A) provide for the common defense 
B) promote the general welfare 
C) secure the blessings of liberty 
D) establish justice

The __________ of democracy is the potential for conflict between individual freedom and majority rule.

Annual government spending in the United States now amounts to about __________.

Which of the following is a key principle of a limited government?

Political scientists are generally concerned with all of the following questions EXCEPT __________.

Political science is the study of "who gets what,when,and how." Briefly define the "who," the "what," and the "when and how" of political science.

Which statement accurately characterizes elitism?

Political science is the study of government and political processes,systems,and individual human political behavior.

Government differs from all other groups most importantly in what characteristic?

Ultimately,what protects liberty,property,and conscience in a society?

Individual dignity requires __________.

Pluralism is designed to __________.

An "election" in which only one party is permitted to run candidates is not a democratic election.

In The Federalist Papers,James Madison warned against __________.

__________ is deciding who gets what,when,and how.

What are externalities?

Explain how ensuring liberty,promoting the general welfare,and providing for the common defense results in conflict in governing.

What is the relationship between political science and politics?

Government decisions extend to __________.

Legitimacy in governing comes from popular consent.

Governments raise armies in order to __________.

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

The __________ of democracy is the potential for conflict between individual freedom and majority rule.

Annual government spending in the United States now amounts to about __________.

Which of the following is a key principle of a limited government?

Political scientists are generally concerned with all of the following questions EXCEPT __________.

Political science is the study of "who gets what,when,and how." Briefly define the "who," the "what," and the "when and how" of political science.

Which statement accurately characterizes elitism?

Political science is the study of government and political processes,systems,and individual human political behavior.

Government differs from all other groups most importantly in what characteristic?

Ultimately,what protects liberty,property,and conscience in a society?

Individual dignity requires __________.

Pluralism is designed to __________.

An "election" in which only one party is permitted to run candidates is not a democratic election.

In The Federalist Papers,James Madison warned against __________.

__________ is deciding who gets what,when,and how.

What are externalities?

Explain how ensuring liberty,promoting the general welfare,and providing for the common defense results in conflict in governing.

What is the relationship between political science and politics?

Government decisions extend to __________.

Legitimacy in governing comes from popular consent.

Governments raise armies in order to __________.

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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