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What goods are available to all without direct payment?
A.private goods
B.public goods
C.common goods
D.toll goods
B. public goods
The elite theory of government maintains that ________.
A.special interest groups make government policy
B.politicians who have held office for a long time are favored by voters
C.poor people and people of color should not be allowed to vote
D.wealthy, politically powerful people control government, and government has no interest in meeting the needs of ordinary people
D.wealthy, politically powerful people control government, and government has no interest in meeting the needs of ordinary people
When a person is asked a question about a political issue that person has little interest in and has not thought much about, the person’s answer will likely reflect ________.
A.ideology
B.partisanship
C.intense preferences
D.latent preferences
D. latent preferences
Which of the following is a good example of a tradeoff?
A.The government pleases environmental activists by preserving public lands but also pleases ranchers by allowing them to rent public lands for grazing purposes.
B.The government pleases environmental activists by reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park but angers ranchers by placing their cattle in danger.
C.The government pleases oil companies by allowing them to drill on lands set aside for conservation but allows environmental activist groups to protest the drilling operations.
D. Groups that represent a variety of conflicting interests are all allowed to protest outside Congress and the White House.
A.The government pleases environmental activists by preserving public lands but also pleases ranchers by allowing them to rent public lands for grazing purposes.
What is the main idea behind the concept of “limited government”?
A. The government has total control over citizens
B. The government must obey the law and is restricted by the Constitution
C. The president can overrule laws at any time
B. The government must obey the law and is restricted by the Constitution
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?
A. To give the government more power
B. To list the powers of Congress
C. To protect individual liberties from government abuse
C. To protect individual liberties from government abuse
Which principle divides government power between national and state governments?
A. Federalism
B. Separation of powers
C. Judicial review
A. Federalism
What is a political foundation?
A political foundation is an organization affiliated with a political party that conducts research, provides education, and promotes democracy and political participation.
What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a political system?
A. To elect leaders every four years
B. To establish the rule of law and define government powers
C. To regulate international trade
B. To establish the rule of law and define government powers
Which political philosopher’s ideas most heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence?
A. Karl Marx
B. Thomas Hobbes
C. John Locke
C. John Locke
Who were the key founders of the United States?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison
What was the government structure under the Articles of Confederation?
A weak central government with limited powers, leading to issues like Shays' Rebellion.
What were the main debates at the Constitutional Convention?
Representation, national vs. state power, and the issue of slavery.
What was the purpose of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
Virginia Plan: strong national government with population-based representation;
New Jersey Plan: equal representation for states.
What do the Articles of the Constitution cover?
Legislative, executive, judicial branches, state relations, amendment process, supremacy, and ratification.
What types of activities do political foundations engage in?
They organize seminars and workshops, publish studies and reports, offer scholarships and training programs, and support projects related to democracy and human rights.
The principle of “checks and balances” is designed to:
A. Prevent the military from controlling the government
B. Ensure all citizens vote
C. Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
C. Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What impact do political foundations have on policy-making?
They contribute to policy debates by providing research and analysis, offering policy recommendations, and engaging with policymakers and the public.
What is meant by “popular sovereignty”?
A. The government is chosen by royalty
B. The power of government comes from the people
C. The Supreme Court has final authority
B. The power of government comes from the people
Which document established the first form of national government for the United States?
A. U.S. Constitution
B. Bill of Rights
C. Articles of Confederation
C. Articles of Confederation
What is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy?
In a representative democracy, people elect representatives to make political decisions and pass laws for them. In a direct democracy, people make all political decisions and pass laws themselves.
What political activities can people engage in other than running for office?
People can pay attention to the news in order to be aware of the most important issues of the day. They can contribute money to a campaign or attend a rally in support of a political candidate whose views they favor. They can write letters to members of Congress and to state and local politicians. They can vote.
What were the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates about?
Ratification of the Constitution; Federalists supported a strong central government, Anti-Federalists feared it would infringe on rights.
What are examples of unitary, federal, and confederal governments?
Unitary: France;
Federal: United States;
Confederal: European Union.
What is the significance of the Federalist Papers?
They defended