Chapter 1 Part 1
_____ is one of our most prized liberties, because democracy could not endure without it.
Freedom of speech, uhuh
Which statement is correct regarding health care and health insurance?
Health insurance costs are rising faster than wages or inflation.
A current issue facing the government today is __________.
an increasing gap in income and wealth of individuals
As a political value, equality is defined as the idea that all people
are of equal worth
A system in which government is controlled by a small group of individuals, but social and economic institutions are not under control of the government is called
authoritarianism
In a republic there is no
king
The oldest purpose of government is to __________.
maintain order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal activity
When the U.S. was founded, political leaders extended equal treatment to
men that owned property
The set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about government and politics that are shared by all citizens is known as __________.
political culture
The struggle over power or influence within organizations or informal groups that can grant or withhold benefits or privileges is known as __________.
politics
The Affordable Healthcare Act (AHA) includes provisions for __________.
providing access to insurance for people with pre-existing conditions
A Democratic Republic refers to a form of government in which
representatives are elected by the people to make and enforce laws and policies
The Framers of the Constitution chose to create a(n)
republic
The theory that individuals form government by mutual consent, giving up some of their individual liberty in order to gain the protection of government is known as __________.
social contract
The process by which beliefs and values are transmitted to individuals is known as political
socialization
The Boston Tea Party, Whisky Rebellion, and California's Proposition 13 were all popular rebellions that were related to __________.
taxation
Totalitarianism means :
that government controls all facets of the religious, business, educational and political lives of the people
Freedom of speech and other guarantees of liberty in the Bill of Rights are found in ___
the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
The Framers of the Constitution did not create a direct democracy because _
they believed the masses were too uneducated and likely to be influenced by demagogues
Initiative, referendum, and recall are examples of
direct democracy
After 9/11, the government of the United States acted in a manner that __________.
emphasized security over liberty
The institution in which decisions are made that resolve conflicts or allocates benefits and privileges is known as __________.
government
Which statement is best supported by the information provided in the figure below?
Confidence in the military and the criminal justice system showed little change.
____ theorized that government is formed to protect life, liberty, and property, but if government violates the social contract with the people, the people have the duty to end the abusive government and establish a new government.
John Locke
Which of the following is an example of direct democracy?
New England town meetings
Which of these countries is the best example of a totalitarian regime?
North Korea
__________ refers to the conflicts and decisions found at the federal, state, and local levels regarding the selection of decision-makers, the structure of institutions, and the creation of public policy.
Politics
9. __________ was defined by political scientist Harold Lasswell as "who gets what, when, and how."
Politics was
___ theorized that without government and the rule of law, people would revert to a state of nature and people would be left to fight over basic necessities.
Thomas Hobbes
The concept of private ownership of property and a relatively open market for goods, services, and investments is known as
capitalism
Democracy in the United States derives its powers from __________.
citizens
When Americans perceive serious threats to national security, they have supported the increased actions of government to limit ___
civil liberties
Eliminating tax increases may result in __________.
cuts to state and local government budgets