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