POS1001

More than half the world's nations are at least somewhat

Democratic

Why do dictatorships generally tolerate the presence of political parties?

Dictators use political parties to provide the illusion of a more democratic government.

A subculture can be expected to have __________ than the mainstream culture around it

Different voting habits

The theory of the democratic peace asserts that democracies

Do not fight each other

Convention delegates tend to be more __________ than average voters

Educated

Which of the following is the strongest source of political socialization?

Family

An interest group whose membership is dominated by retired persons is most likely to lobby _________

For an expansion of Medicare benefits

In order to prevent interest groups from influencing politics, it would be necessary to curtail their

Freedom of expression

What source of socialization works through the use of parades with flags and soldiers, proclamations of top leaders, and prestigious sporting events such as the Olympics?

Government

Which two industries contribute the most money to candidates of both major American political parties?

Healthcare and finance

A media that is critical of its nation's government is typically indicative of

High degree of democracy

In the United States, the press is often referred to as the "fourth branch of government" because

Of its key role in keeping government accountable to citizen demands

Lower levels of education, along with corresponding lower incomes, reduce the likelihood that people will

Participate in politics

What do authoritarian leaders seek from their citizens?

Passivity and obedience

Which features of democracy may still exist in an authoritarian regime?

Periodic elections

Which terms describes a democratic system where all kinds of people with different opinions and values compete to influence government policy?

Pluralist

In a two-party system, third parties tend to

Remind the major parties about voter discontent

The national rifle association generally supports ________ candidates

Republicans

Elites are wealthier, better educated, and more influential than the average citizen. Politically, elites are more likely to ________ than the rest of the population

Run for office

What is the main difference between totalitarianism and authoritarianism?

State control is less significant under authoritarianism regimes

Lobbyist often called themselves ___________ to get around the registration and reporting requirements for lobbyist

Strategic consultants

The act of ___________. Is merely the starting point for political participation

Voting

Under which of these systems is party discipline likely to be highest?

a highly centralized system in which candidate selection is in the hands of party leaders

The main way that democratic governments are held accountable is through?

regular electoral challenge

Centralized parties tend to be more

disciplined

one benefit of a system with frequent alternation in power is

effective control over corruption

Elite theorists and pluralists differ on whether or not

Any single group has a monopoly on the influence over the government policies

When an industry such as coal or cotton advertise on television, it is often trying to show the public that it __________

Benefits society in general

Interest groups typically approach ___________ looking for a favorable interpretation of existing rules and regulations.

Bureaucrats

Interest groups in the United States tend to over-represent

Business interest

Which of these can be considered an example of direct democracy?

Citizens voting on a ballot referendum

In democratic societies, large political parties are typically

Coalitions of distinct interest groups

The British Labour Party and the. U.S Democratic Party attracted workers by

Demanding union rights, fair labor policies and welfare benefits

Which statement explains the claim that "democracy does not always equal freedom"?

Even democratic elections can produce regimes that limit rights and freedom

Totalitarianism began with

Lenin's seizure of power in Russia

In terms of their political subculture, African-Americans tend to be more ________ and _________ than white Americans

Less affluent; more liberal

Which statement explains why the 2010 health care reform bill contained o provision for a public insurance option?

Lobbyist for the health insurance industry were able to convince Congress to drop consideration of a public option

What is one reason mass media yields a greater voter-opinion return than face-to-face communication?

Mass media reaches a larger audience

Which country is present-day example of a totalitarian regime?

North Korea

How does political competence compare with political efficacy?

Political competence is concerned with knowing how to have a political impact, whereas political efficacy is concerned with feeling one has at least some power to have such a political impact

Studies of ___________ look for basic, general values regarding politics and government

Political culture

The wealthiest 1 percent of Americans received the biggest of the Bush administration's 2001 tax cuts. This fact provides the best support for which claims?

Political power tends to benefit those with money and connections

Which of the following reforms would move a regime from a totalitarian system to an authoritarian system?

Power shifted from one leader to a small group

A strong state is necessary for a healthy interest group environment because strong states have _________

The ability to keep groups from acting outside the law

The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision by the Supreme Court led to

The end of racial segregation in schools

Rousseau influenced French attitude toward pluralism by arguing that _________

The general will was more important than particular wills

Which statement expresses a normative element of pluralism?

The government should support competition and interaction among interest groups

Which statement describes "authoritarian capitalism"?

The regime allows markets to function in a mostly free way but remains a monopoly over political power

In what sense do parties help to maintain government legitimacy?

They give citizens a way to communicate their needs to the government

Which of these is a characteristic off single-party systems?

They lack competition and accountability

States with which type of government regularly use organized terror and violence against citizens to maintain control and achieve goals?

Totalitarianism

States with a competitive party system tend to ___________ than other states

be less corrupt