Question 1

The Bill of Rights was designed to protect

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A)  equality. 
B)  liberty. 
C)  democracy. 
D)  capitalism. 
E)  socialism. 
A)  equality. 
B)  liberty. 
C)  democracy. 
D)  capitalism. 
E)  socialism.

Question 2

Property restrictions on the right to vote were eliminated in 1920.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Affirmative action is very controversial because

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A)  Americans argue about whether it promotes or restrains equality. 
B)  it is inherently an undemocratic way of achieving liberty. 
C)  some argue that it limits political equality in order to promote cost-effectiveness. 
D)  it is a legacy of the Jim Crow years. 
E)  some argue that it undermines popular sovereignty. 
A)  Americans argue about whether it promotes or restrains equality. 
B)  it is inherently an undemocratic way of achieving liberty. 
C)  some argue that it limits political equality in order to promote cost-effectiveness. 
D)  it is a legacy of the Jim Crow years. 
E)  some argue that it undermines popular sovereignty.

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning political values in the United States is true?

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A)  American values often conflict with each other in practice. 
B)  Because of their diversity, Americans do not share a similar set of core political values. 
C)  The origins of American political values are found in the 1960s. 
D)  American politics relies on its value neutrality. 
E)  A belief in economic equality is the oldest and most strongly held American value. 
A)  American values often conflict with each other in practice. 
B)  Because of their diversity, Americans do not share a similar set of core political values. 
C)  The origins of American political values are found in the 1960s. 
D)  American politics relies on its value neutrality. 
E)  A belief in economic equality is the oldest and most strongly held American value.

Question 5

How is a decline in political efficacy likely to matter for the health of American democracy?

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A)  It is likely to lead to an increase in political participation and a renewed interest in political life. 
B)  It is likely to lead to a decline in political participation and a withdrawal from political life. 
C)  It is likely to lead to less dishonesty by elected representatives. 
D)  It is likely to lead to more initiatives and ballot referenda. 
E)  It is likely to lead to a stronger belief in the values of liberty and equality. 
A)  It is likely to lead to an increase in political participation and a renewed interest in political life. 
B)  It is likely to lead to a decline in political participation and a withdrawal from political life. 
C)  It is likely to lead to less dishonesty by elected representatives. 
D)  It is likely to lead to more initiatives and ballot referenda. 
E)  It is likely to lead to a stronger belief in the values of liberty and equality.

Question 6

When a single ruler controls all government power, it is called an oligarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

At the time of the Founding, approximately ______ percent of non-Native American inhabitants of the thirteen states were of European ancestry.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  65 
D)  80 
E)  98 
A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  65 
D)  80 
E)  98

Question 8

Constitutional democracies were often found throughout ancient Greece.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"One person, one vote" reflects the principle of

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A)  political equality. 
B)  equality of opportunity. 
C)  majority rule. 
D)  economic liberty. 
E)  popular sovereignty. 
A)  political equality. 
B)  equality of opportunity. 
C)  majority rule. 
D)  economic liberty. 
E)  popular sovereignty.

Question 10

According to the text, democracy functions best when

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A)  all citizens are members of a political party. 
B)  a majority of citizens vote in every election. 
C)  citizens are informed. 
D)  all candidates for office are highly educated. 
E)  all candidates for office are wealthy. 
A)  all citizens are members of a political party. 
B)  a majority of citizens vote in every election. 
C)  citizens are informed. 
D)  all candidates for office are highly educated. 
E)  all candidates for office are wealthy.

Question 11

While most Americans share similar political values, how they interpret those values in practice often differs radically. Describe some of the conflicts that arise in politics when broadly defined values are implemented in governmental policies. What are some of the controversies that have arisen over the meaning of equality? Over the meaning of liberty?

Accepted Answer

One of the conflicts that arise in polit

Question 12

The principle of "one person, one vote" summarizes the idea of liberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The bourgeoisie sought to change which of the following institutions into instruments of political participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  monarchies 
B)  universities 
C)  independent judiciaries 
D)  newspapers 
E)  parliaments 
A)  monarchies 
B)  universities 
C)  independent judiciaries 
D)  newspapers 
E)  parliaments

Question 14

What is political culture? What is the makeup of the political culture in the United States? Give two examples of how the political culture of the United States helps to unite Americans, even in disagreement.

Accepted Answer

Political culture refers to the attitude

Question 15

In general, Americans' trust in their government has ______ since the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

A)  remained stable 
B)  risen slightly 
C)  risen sharply 
D)  fallen slightly 
E)  fallen sharply 
A)  remained stable 
B)  risen slightly 
C)  risen sharply 
D)  fallen slightly 
E)  fallen sharply

Question 16

Which of the following is a common explanation for why the United States should pursue a policy of democratization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratization is less expensive than diplomacy. 
B)  Democratization leads to more political participation within the United States. 
C)  Democratization leads to political stability. 
D)  Democratization leads to more economic equality among nations. 
E)  Democratization leads to a healthy environment. 
A)  Democratization is less expensive than diplomacy. 
B)  Democratization leads to more political participation within the United States. 
C)  Democratization leads to political stability. 
D)  Democratization leads to more economic equality among nations. 
E)  Democratization leads to a healthy environment.

Question 17

Survey data shows that the level of Americans' political knowledge is

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A)  uniformly high. 
B)  low and spotty. 
C)  high regarding local political figures but low regarding governmental processes. 
D)  high concerning current events but low concerning history. 
E)  high regarding governmental processes but low concerning national political figures. 
A)  uniformly high. 
B)  low and spotty. 
C)  high regarding local political figures but low regarding governmental processes. 
D)  high concerning current events but low concerning history. 
E)  high regarding governmental processes but low concerning national political figures.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the changes in American society between 1900 and 2010 is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There has been a decline in the percentage of Americans who identify themselves as Protestants. 
B)  The average age of Americans has fallen. 
C)  There has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who live in urban areas. 
D)  The percentage of whites has decreased. 
E)  There has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who identify as multiracial. 
A)  There has been a decline in the percentage of Americans who identify themselves as Protestants. 
B)  The average age of Americans has fallen. 
C)  There has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who live in urban areas. 
D)  The percentage of whites has decreased. 
E)  There has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who identify as multiracial.

Question 19

According to the text, the United States did not become a fully democratic nation until

Accepted Answer

A)  1790, when all thirteen states ratified the Constitution. 
B)  the 1860s, after the Civil War. 
C)  the 1820s, when property requirements for voting were dropped. 
D)  the early twentieth century, when women were granted suffrage. 
E)  the 1960s, when the right of African Americans to vote was enforced by federal laws. 
A)  1790, when all thirteen states ratified the Constitution. 
B)  the 1860s, after the Civil War. 
C)  the 1820s, when property requirements for voting were dropped. 
D)  the early twentieth century, when women were granted suffrage. 
E)  the 1960s, when the right of African Americans to vote was enforced by federal laws.

Question 20

Having some share or say in the composition of a government's leadership, how it is organized, or what its policies are going to be is called

Accepted Answer

A)  government. 
B)  power. 
C)  autocracy. 
D)  federalism. 
E)  constitutionalism. 
A)  government. 
B)  power. 
C)  autocracy. 
D)  federalism. 
E)  constitutionalism.

The Bill of Rights was designed to protect

Property restrictions on the right to vote were eliminated in 1920.

Affirmative action is very controversial because

Which of the following statements concerning political values in the United States is true?

How is a decline in political efficacy likely to matter for the health of American democracy?

When a single ruler controls all government power, it is called an oligarchy.

At the time of the Founding, approximately ______ percent of non-Native American inhabitants of the thirteen states were of European ancestry.

Constitutional democracies were often found throughout ancient Greece.

"One person, one vote" reflects the principle of

According to the text, democracy functions best when

The principle of "one person, one vote" summarizes the idea of liberty.

The bourgeoisie sought to change which of the following institutions into instruments of political participation?

What is political culture? What is the makeup of the political culture in the United States? Give two examples of how the political culture of the United States helps to unite Americans, even in disagreement.

In general, Americans' trust in their government has ______ since the 1960s.

Which of the following is a common explanation for why the United States should pursue a policy of democratization?

Survey data shows that the level of Americans' political knowledge is

Which of the following statements about the changes in American society between 1900 and 2010 is not true?

According to the text, the United States did not become a fully democratic nation until

Having some share or say in the composition of a government's leadership, how it is organized, or what its policies are going to be is called

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

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Exam 1: American Political Culture

The Bill of Rights was designed to protect

Property restrictions on the right to vote were eliminated in 1920.

Affirmative action is very controversial because

Which of the following statements concerning political values in the United States is true?

How is a decline in political efficacy likely to matter for the health of American democracy?

When a single ruler controls all government power, it is called an oligarchy.

At the time of the Founding, approximately ______ percent of non-Native American inhabitants of the thirteen states were of European ancestry.

Constitutional democracies were often found throughout ancient Greece.

"One person, one vote" reflects the principle of

According to the text, democracy functions best when

The principle of "one person, one vote" summarizes the idea of liberty.

The bourgeoisie sought to change which of the following institutions into instruments of political participation?

What is political culture? What is the makeup of the political culture in the United States? Give two examples of how the political culture of the United States helps to unite Americans, even in disagreement.

In general, Americans' trust in their government has ______ since the 1960s.

Which of the following is a common explanation for why the United States should pursue a policy of democratization?

Survey data shows that the level of Americans' political knowledge is

Which of the following statements about the changes in American society between 1900 and 2010 is not true?

According to the text, the United States did not become a fully democratic nation until

Having some share or say in the composition of a government's leadership, how it is organized, or what its policies are going to be is called

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Filters