Question 1

If class consciousness increased,how would you expect class conflict to respond?

Accepted Answer

A) It would decrease. 
B) It would disappear. 
C) It would increase. 
D) It would remain the same. 
A) It would decrease. 
B) It would disappear. 
C) It would increase. 
D) It would remain the same.

Question 2

The political __________ generally refers to socialists and communists.

Accepted Answer

A) right 
B) left 
C) mainstream 
D) majority 
A) right 
B) left 
C) mainstream 
D) majority

Question 3

Legal equality does not guarantee political equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Adele believes in a strong government that provides secure economic conditions and civil protections for the whole population.However,she does not think that government should "legislate morality." Which ideology best describes her views?

Accepted Answer

A) conservative 
B) radical 
C) libertarian 
D) modern liberal 
A) conservative 
B) radical 
C) libertarian 
D) modern liberal

Question 5

In what way does socialism differ from communism?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike communists,socialists are committed to democracy. 
B) Unlike communists,socialists are not troubled by income inequality. 
C) Unlike communists,socialists embrace revolution as a way to replace capitalism. 
D) Unlike communists,socialists assume the state is supreme over individuals. 
A) Unlike communists,socialists are committed to democracy. 
B) Unlike communists,socialists are not troubled by income inequality. 
C) Unlike communists,socialists embrace revolution as a way to replace capitalism. 
D) Unlike communists,socialists assume the state is supreme over individuals.

Question 6

__________ was the most influential political ideology in the founding of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) Classical liberalism 
B) Conservatism 
C) Populism 
D) Socialism 
A) Classical liberalism 
B) Conservatism 
C) Populism 
D) Socialism

Question 7

Which of the following statements correctly categorizes the current situation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) America is experiencing decreased income inequality but considerable income mobility. 
B) America is experiencing increased income inequality but less income mobility. 
C) America is experiencing decreased income inequality and less income mobility. 
D) America is experiencing increased income inequality but considerable income mobility. 
A) America is experiencing decreased income inequality but considerable income mobility. 
B) America is experiencing increased income inequality but less income mobility. 
C) America is experiencing decreased income inequality and less income mobility. 
D) America is experiencing increased income inequality but considerable income mobility.

Question 8

How does natural law influence the working of the U.S.Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A) Assumptions about natural law underlie the U.S.Constitution. 
B) The details of natural law are enumerated in the U.S.Constitution. 
C) Natural law is the body of law in the U.S.Constitution. 
D) Reaction against the idea of natural law formed the U.S.Constitution. 
A) Assumptions about natural law underlie the U.S.Constitution. 
B) The details of natural law are enumerated in the U.S.Constitution. 
C) Natural law is the body of law in the U.S.Constitution. 
D) Reaction against the idea of natural law formed the U.S.Constitution.

Question 9

What defines the group labeled Hispanic?

Accepted Answer

A) country of origin 
B) immigration status 
C) ancestry and culture 
D) political affiliation 
A) country of origin 
B) immigration status 
C) ancestry and culture 
D) political affiliation

Question 10

LeBron in an American citizen from Ohio.He wishes to visit Germany.Which of the following would give LeBron a visa to allow him to enter Germany?

Accepted Answer

A) the German government 
B) the United States government 
C) the Ohio state government 
D) the United Nations 
A) the German government 
B) the United States government 
C) the Ohio state government 
D) the United Nations

Question 11

Equality of opportunity may be seen as giving every citizen __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a guarantee of a minimum standard of living 
B) a level playing ground 
C) a promise of equal pay 
D) a promise of social security 
A) a guarantee of a minimum standard of living 
B) a level playing ground 
C) a promise of equal pay 
D) a promise of social security

Question 12

__________ is an economic system asserting an individual's right to own private property and to buy,sell,rent,and trade that property in a free market.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is an economic system asserting an...

Question 13

Does the concept of natural law underlie the tenets of capitalism? Explain.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define natural

Question 14

Give examples of domestic policies that tend to support equality of opportunity and examples of policies aiming at equality of results.What ideologies may explain support for these two different goals?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define equalit

Question 15

Rules governing human behavior that are morally superior to laws made by government is the basis for __________.

Accepted Answer

A) natural law 
B) federalism 
C) socialism 
D) oligarchies 
A) natural law 
B) federalism 
C) socialism 
D) oligarchies

Question 16

American immigration policy is a responsibility of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) individual county governments 
B) United Nations 
C) national government 
D) international community 
A) individual county governments 
B) United Nations 
C) national government 
D) international community

Question 17

How can the contradiction between American values and actual conditions be seen in a positive light?

Accepted Answer

A) It cannot be seen in a positive light because it only functions to divide the political culture. 
B) The existence of the gap between values and behavior becomes a motivation for change. 
C) The contradiction forces individuals to speak out and participate in elections. 
D) The media prefers to report on controversy,which has a positive effect on the economy. 
A) It cannot be seen in a positive light because it only functions to divide the political culture. 
B) The existence of the gap between values and behavior becomes a motivation for change. 
C) The contradiction forces individuals to speak out and participate in elections. 
D) The media prefers to report on controversy,which has a positive effect on the economy.

Question 18

Who of the following is MOST likely to have liberal political views?

Accepted Answer

A) Stanley,a 75-year-old retiree 
B) Bethany,a 22-year-old college senior 
C) Anna,a 55-year-old registered nurse 
D) Michael,a 60-year-old bus driver 
A) Stanley,a 75-year-old retiree 
B) Bethany,a 22-year-old college senior 
C) Anna,a 55-year-old registered nurse 
D) Michael,a 60-year-old bus driver

Question 19

How does the text define subcultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcultures are created when political conflict arises. 
B) Subcultures are groups that form outside of the public limelight. 
C) Subcultures are expressions of the American Dream. 
D) Subcultures are variations on the prevailing values and beliefs in a society. 
A) Subcultures are created when political conflict arises. 
B) Subcultures are groups that form outside of the public limelight. 
C) Subcultures are expressions of the American Dream. 
D) Subcultures are variations on the prevailing values and beliefs in a society.

Question 20

how would you describe the general trend in immigration to the United States between the 1970s and today?

Accepted Answer

A) Immigration decreased slightly. 
B) Immigration increased sharply. 
C) Immigration increased slightly. 
D) Immigration remained about the same. 
A) Immigration decreased slightly. 
B) Immigration increased sharply. 
C) Immigration increased slightly. 
D) Immigration remained about the same.

If class consciousness increased,how would you expect class conflict to respond?

The political __________ generally refers to socialists and communists.

Legal equality does not guarantee political equality.

Adele believes in a strong government that provides secure economic conditions and civil protections for the whole population.However,she does not think that government should "legislate morality." Which ideology best describes her views?

In what way does socialism differ from communism?

__________ was the most influential political ideology in the founding of the United States.

Which of the following statements correctly categorizes the current situation in the United States?

How does natural law influence the working of the U.S.Constitution?

What defines the group labeled Hispanic?

LeBron in an American citizen from Ohio.He wishes to visit Germany.Which of the following would give LeBron a visa to allow him to enter Germany?

Equality of opportunity may be seen as giving every citizen __________.

__________ is an economic system asserting an individual's right to own private property and to buy,sell,rent,and trade that property in a free market.

Does the concept of natural law underlie the tenets of capitalism? Explain.

Give examples of domestic policies that tend to support equality of opportunity and examples of policies aiming at equality of results.What ideologies may explain support for these two different goals?

Rules governing human behavior that are morally superior to laws made by government is the basis for __________.

American immigration policy is a responsibility of the __________.

How can the contradiction between American values and actual conditions be seen in a positive light?

Who of the following is MOST likely to have liberal political views?

How does the text define subcultures?

how would you describe the general trend in immigration to the United States between the 1970s and today?

Politics: Who Gets What,When and How 1

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 2: Political Culture: Ideas in Conflict

If class consciousness increased,how would you expect class conflict to respond?

The political __________ generally refers to socialists and communists.

Legal equality does not guarantee political equality.

Adele believes in a strong government that provides secure economic conditions and civil protections for the whole population.However,she does not think that government should "legislate morality." Which ideology best describes her views?

In what way does socialism differ from communism?

__________ was the most influential political ideology in the founding of the United States.

Which of the following statements correctly categorizes the current situation in the United States?

How does natural law influence the working of the U.S.Constitution?

What defines the group labeled Hispanic?

LeBron in an American citizen from Ohio.He wishes to visit Germany.Which of the following would give LeBron a visa to allow him to enter Germany?

Equality of opportunity may be seen as giving every citizen __________.

__________ is an economic system asserting an individual's right to own private property and to buy,sell,rent,and trade that property in a free market.

Does the concept of natural law underlie the tenets of capitalism? Explain.

Give examples of domestic policies that tend to support equality of opportunity and examples of policies aiming at equality of results.What ideologies may explain support for these two different goals?

Rules governing human behavior that are morally superior to laws made by government is the basis for __________.

American immigration policy is a responsibility of the __________.

How can the contradiction between American values and actual conditions be seen in a positive light?

Who of the following is MOST likely to have liberal political views?

How does the text define subcultures?

how would you describe the general trend in immigration to the United States between the 1970s and today?

Politics: Who Gets What,When and How 1

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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