U.S. Government & Politics

Who defined the main purpose of politics "is to engender a certain character in the citizens and to make them good and disposed to perform noble actions"?

Aristotle

What are some of the pathways to citizenship in the United States?

Being born in the United States. Undergoing naturalization. Being born to American parents, even if it is not in the United States.

Which philosopher defined politics as "authoritative allocation of values"?

David Easton

A citizen who is responsible is only focused on their economic betterment and does not actively participate in politics.

False

Harold Laswell defined politics as the "authoritative allocation of values."

False

Politically active citizens are primarily focused on their economic betterment, while politically passive citizens are engaged in politics and understand their role as a member of a political community.

False

The national government is comprised of all local and state branches of government.

False

Which of the following is not true about citizenship?

In the United States, citizens comply only to state laws.

What does democratic mean in "democratic republic"?

It allows the people to vote for a variety of offices.

Which branch of power has absolute power in the United States?

Neither national, state, nor local governments have absolute power.

Which philosopher called politics "the art of the possible"?

Otto von Bismarck

of political views can fracture national unity.

Polarization

are the activities related to the allocation of resources and power within a government of a county or area.

Politics

Which branch of government consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and makes the laws?

The legislative branch

A responsible citizen is one who is engaged in politics and understands their role as a member of a political community, such as a state or country.

True

Harold Laswell defined politics as "who gets what, when, and how."

True

Harold Laswell's definition of politics emphasized the distribution of power and resources.

True

Naturalization is a process that foreign-born individuals can undergo to become a citizen in the United States.

True

The United States was established upon the consent of the governed.

True

The representative nature of the democracy in the United States affirms that people should rule, but it also acknowledges that the people are fallible and can make decisions from passion, not reason.

True

The separation of powers is the division of power across different branches of government with spheres of responsibilities and jurisdiction given to each branch.

True

The state governments are bound to follow national law.

True

A person is part of a political unit. They enjoy certain rights and responsibilities because of their association with that community, but they must also comply with the jurisdiction in which they live. What role best describes this person?

a citizen

Responsible citizenry is thought to be

beneficial. rewarding.

are people who are part of a political unit and are recognized by the government as official members.

citizens

What check by a branch of government is the power of the federal courts to examine actions of the legislative and executive branch to assess their legality and constitutionality?

judicial review

David Easton believed that through , one group or another will have the ability to compel the citizenry to adhere to their set of preferred values and laws.

political

Activities related to the allocation of resources and power within a government of a county or area are known as

politics

One who adheres to civic responsibility, is one who is engaged in politics and understands their role as a member of a political community is a Blank______ citizen.

responsible

What are some characteristics of a responsible citizen?

seeks to hold public officials accountable for their behaviors and decisions advocate for their interests and for the interests of others knowledgeable about politics and public issues

One characteristic of a responsible citizen is someone who

seeks to influence government officials to carry out the will of the people. Need help? Review these concept resources.

Key components that support a representative democracy include

separation of powers. federalism. checks and balances.

The competing notions of citizenship are

taking a politically active role. taking a politically passive role.

Which of the following were identified as challenges of democracy?

the requirement that leaders and citizens are committed to its preservation the possibility for the majority to ignore and sometimes repress the minority the ability to hinder the advancement of policy

An individual who becomes a citizen based on the principal of jus sanguinis

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