GOVT-2305 – Ch 1 Pre/Post-Test – Flashcards
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liberty, equality, and democracy.
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The United States' core political values are
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personal and economic freedom.
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The U.S. definition of liberty refers to
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government
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Generally, the trend line of Americans' trust in ____ rose in the 1990s and peaked in 2002.
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the 1960s.
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Realistically, the United States did not become a full practicing democracy until
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efficacy.
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The belief that citizens can affect government is called political
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Because they understand how politics affects their lives
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Why are knowledgeable citizens more engaged in politics?
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government
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The formal institutions that rule a people are called its
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promote political participation for the middle classes.
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The bourgeoisie of Western Europe wanted to
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who gets what, when they get it, and how.
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According to political scientist Harold Lasswell, politics is defined as
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republic
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What kind of government does the United States have?
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direct democracy.
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Some states allow ballot referenda or popular initiatives, which are forms of
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The number of elderly Americans has grown, and the number of children 18 and under has declined.
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Which of the following statements describes America's growing population since its founding?
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has declined in the last 50 years.
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Trust in government in the United States
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equality of results
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Which of the following beliefs is not part of the U.S. political culture?
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interfere with the market as little as possible.
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Under a system of laissez-faire capitalism, the role of government was to
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protection from domestic or foreign threats
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Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the federal government?
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are less supportive of income redistribution than Europeans.
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Americans
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the people.
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In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in
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complete freedom
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Which of the following is not a principle of our democracy?
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liberals
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Who most strongly believes that government should promote equality and provide social services?
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totalitarians.
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Individuals who claim that government should have unlimited political power are
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political equality.
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A principle that states each citizen has one, and only one, vote is a principle of
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all members of the polity meet to discuss policy and make decisions.
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A direct democracy is a system in which
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representatives.
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In an indirect democracy, public policies are determined by
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equality
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Liberty, democracy, and ____ are the United States' core political values.
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liberty.
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Personal and economic freedom are both definitions of
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rose in the 1990s and peaked in 2002.
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According to the textbook, the trend line of Americans' trust in the federal government
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full practicing democracy.
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The 1960s marks the time when the United States became a
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belief that citizens can affect government.
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Efficacy is the
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be more engaged in politics
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Because they understand how politics affects their lives, knowledgeable citizens tend to
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formal institutions that rule a people
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A government is made up of the
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bourgeoisie
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Which of the following wanted to promote political participation for the middle classes?
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politics.
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Who gets what, when, and how is a definition of
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United States
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The ____ is known for being a republic.
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advise and consent.
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Direct democracy includes all of the following except
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more; less
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Generally, America's demographics have become ____ elderly and ____ young since the Founding.
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Trust in government
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____ has declined in the last 50 years.
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not a part of the U.S. political culture.
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A belief in equality of results is
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laissez-faire capitalism
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____ refers to a system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference
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the federal government.
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Protection from domestic or foreign threats is primarily the responsibility of
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less
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Compared to Europeans, Americans are ____ supportive of income redistribution.
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democracy
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The people are sovereign in a
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democratic principles.
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Majority rule, minority rights and equality of opportunity are
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equality; social services
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Liberals tend to believe that government should promote ____ and provide ____.
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power
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Totalitarianism entails government having unlimited political _____
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has one, and only one, vote.
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Political equality means that each citizen
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direct democracy.
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When members of the polity meet to discuss policy and make decisions, it is known as a
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an indirect democracy.
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Representatives make decisions about public policy in
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institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled. (page 4)
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Government
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conflict over the leadership, structure, and policies of governments. (page 4)
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Politics
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the ability to influence government and politics. (page 8)
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Political efficacy
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informed and active membership in a political community. (page 10)
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Citizenship
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a form of government in which a single individual -- a king, queen, or dictator -- rules. (page 13)
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Autocracy
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a form of government in which a small group -- landowners, military officers, or wealthy merchants -- controls most of the governing decisions. (page 13)
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Oligarchy
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a system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process, usually through the election of key public officials. (page 13)
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Democracy
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a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of the government. (page 13)
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Constitutional government
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a system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limits but may nevertheless be restrained by the power of other social institutions. (page 13)
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Authoritarian government
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a system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limits on its power and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that might challenge it. (page 13)
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Totalitarian government
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influence over a government's leadership, organization, or policies. (page 15)
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Power
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a system of government in which the populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in governmental decision making. (page 15)
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Representative democracy/republic
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a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies. (page 15)
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Direct democracy
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the theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government; the outcome of this competition is compromise and moderation. (page 16)
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Pluralism
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broadly shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about how the government should function. American political culture emphasizes the values of liberty, equality, and democracy. (page 23)
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Political culture
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freedom from governmental control. (page 24)
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Liberty
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a principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution. (page 24)
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Limited government
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an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference. (page 24)
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Laissez-faire capitalism
