Question 1

The ______ is the most important concept for the theory of pluralism.

Accepted Answer

A)   individual
B)   state
C)   group
D)   vote
E)   nationF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The Constitution's Preamble, beginning with the words "We the People," is an illustration of what principle?

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A)   majority rule
B)   political equality
C)   popular sovereignty
D)   minority rights
E)   political rightsF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The first prerequisite to increasing political efficacy is

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A)   increasing political knowledge.
B)   decreasing political knowledge.
C)   reducing political participation.
D)   reducing trust in government.
E)   reducing popular sovereignty.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes how Americans currently feel about laissez-faire capitalism?

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A)   Americans strongly support capitalism and economic liberty and reject all restrictions on economic freedom.
B)   Americans strongly support capitalism and economic liberty but also endorse policies that are designed to guarantee economic equality among all citizens.
C)   Americans strongly support capitalism and economic liberty but also endorse some restrictions on economic freedoms to protect the public.
D)   Americans strongly oppose capitalism and economic liberty and endorse policies that are designed to guarantee economic equality among all citizens.
E)   Americans strongly oppose capitalism and economic liberty and endorse some restrictions on economic freedoms to protect the public.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Write an essay describing some of the different types of government. How would you define and distinguish them? What are the specific characteristics of representative democracy?

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There are several different types of gov...

Question 6

Debates over the wisdom of President Bush's decision to monitor domestic phone traffic in search of communications among terrorist groups without a court warrant illustrate

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A)   the difficulties in reconciling the ideal of liberty with the need for security.
B)   the difficulties in balancing popular sovereignty and minority rights.
C)   the impact of pluralist politics on American government.
D)   the negative consequences of direct democracy.
E)   the importance of political knowledge to popular sovereignty.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Low voter turnout and political apathy endanger

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A)   equality.
B)   economic liberty.
C)   democracy.
D)   constitutionalism.
E)   laissez-faire capitalism.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The Bill of Rights was designed to protect

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following is not an example of a totalitarian regime?

Accepted Answer

A)   pre-World War II Italy
B)   pre-World War II Japan
C)   Nazi Germany
D)   the Soviet Union under Stalin
E)   the United KingdomF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The separate but equal doctrine was introduced in what Supreme Court case?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plessy v. Ferguson
B)   the civil rights cases
C)   Brown v. Board of Education
D)   Roe v. Wade
E)   Marbury v. MadisonF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

According to the text, what is the main benefit of a constitutional government?

Accepted Answer

A)   The government is limited by the rule of law.
B)   The government must obey democracy.
C)   The government will distribute social goods equally.
D)   The government is stable.
E)   The government will produce high levels of economic growth.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 12

The existence of slavery in the United States is a good example of how

Accepted Answer

A)   American values are not always reflected in practice.
B)   Americans do not value liberty.
C)   European ideals have influenced American political culture.
D)   political needs are often placed above economic needs.
E)   liberty requires popular sovereignty.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

In order to be a good citizen, it is most critical to possess

Accepted Answer

A)   powerful friends.
B)   money.
C)   political knowledge.
D)   strongly held convictions.
E)   a college degree.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is not an example of a public good?

Accepted Answer

A)   a military defense force
B)   a police force
C)   a job
D)   the administration of courts
E)   social justiceF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The most important thing for a citizen to possess is political knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The referendum is a form of direct democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The belief that you can influence how your government acts is called

Accepted Answer

A)   political efficacy.
B)   saliency.
C)   popular sovereignty.
D)   autocracy.
E)   oligarchy.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

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.

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Political culture refers to the attitude...

Question 19

The United States has never accepted the principle of popular sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The key group in Europe that pushed for limited government was the

Accepted Answer

A)   bourgeoisie.
B)   idiotes.
C)   citizens.
D)   poor.
E)   peasantry.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Exam 1: American Political Culture

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The belief that you can influence how your government acts is called

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The Constitution's Preamble, beginning with the words "We the People," is an illustration of what principle?

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The separate but equal doctrine was introduced in what Supreme Court case?

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Debates over the wisdom of President Bush's decision to monitor domestic phone traffic in search of communications among terrorist groups without a court warrant illustrate

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Which of the following statements best describes how Americans currently feel about laissez-faire capitalism?

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According to the text, what is the main benefit of a constitutional government?

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The referendum is a form of direct democracy.

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