Question 1

Describe the different viewpoints on the role of government in society as promoted by liberals and conservatives.

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Liberals and conservatives have differen...

Question 2

The concept of universal suffrage refers to

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A)   the right of all adults to vote for a representative in government.
B)   the right of all citizens to run for office.
C)   the right of universal healthcare for all.
D)   the belief that all persons deserve a fair trial.
E)   a system of relationships between the states.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

A government in which the ruler fully controls government itself but largely stays out of religious and business institutions is

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A)   a democratic republic.
B)   a direct democracy.
C)   a representative democracy.
D)   totalitarian.
E)   authoritarian.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The practical limitations of pluralism theory include

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A)   the wealthy are overrepresented.
B)   one group may dominate the political process.
C)   conflict may divide the United States into hostile camps.
D)   individuals have more than one self-interest.
E)   All of the above are true.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Tension over the size of government dates back to

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A)   before the American Revolution.
B)   the Civil War.
C)   the Reagan administration.
D)   the Bush administration.
E)   the Great Depression.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 6

Describe the consequence to the daily life of an average citizen in a country without the Bill of Rights.

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Without the Bill of Rights, the daily li...

Question 7

Do you believe that pluralism or elite theory is the more accurate description of American politics? Why?

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Both pluralism and elite theory offer va...

Question 8

As an institution, a government is unique in that

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A)   it has a life separate from the lives of the individuals who are part of it at any given moment in time.
B)   it has the ultimate authority for making decisions and establishing political values.
C)   it performs certain functions for society.
D)   it is an ongoing organization, rather than an intermittent organization.
E)   All of the above are true.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Draw a diagram depicting the political spectrum in the United States incorporating information from the four major ideologies.

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The political spectrum in the United Sta...

Question 10

A government that has the power to make and enforce law but which lacks the acceptance of the people is said to have

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A)   authority but not legitimacy.
B)   legitimacy but not authority.
C)   both authority and legitimacy.
D)   a democratic form of government.
E)   an authoritarian form of government.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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