Political science introduction

Which of the following are examples of modern-day oligarchies? -Switzerland -Iran -Russia -China

-Iran -Russia -China

What are some of the characteristics that make the United States a representative democracy? -The leaders rule the people. -The people should rule -The people are fallible and can make decisions from passion, not reason. -The people make decisions from reason, not passion.

-The people should rule -The people are fallible and can make decisions from passion, not reason.

Individuals from which demographic group are more likely to vote for Democrats? -individuals who are white evangelicals -individuals who are Jewish -men who are Hispanic -individuals who are college-educated

-individuals who are Jewish -men who are Hispanic -individuals who are college-educated

Which of the following are American political values? Multiple select question. -liberty -capitalism -self-government -obedience

-liberty -capitalism -self-government

Democracies rely on principles such as Multiple select question. -power resides with the people rather than with a ruler. -limited government. -popular sovereignty. -inherited power.

-power resides with the people rather than with a ruler. -limited government. -popular sovereignty.

Key components that support a representative democracy include Multiple select question. -separation of powers. -federalism. -checks and balances. -supremacy of the executive branch.

-separation of powers. -federalism. -checks and balances.

Which of the folllowing are examples of constitutional governments? Multiple select question. -China -the United States -Russia -Great Britain

-the United States -Great Britain

What are some of the purposes of government? select all that apply -to decide who should be in charge of the government -to provide benefits in society that individuals cannot provide by themselves -to provide a system of laws with fair and unbiased judges -to provide public goods and services

-to provide benefits in society that individuals cannot provide by themselves -to provide a system of laws with fair and unbiased judges -to provide public goods and services

Most modern autocracies are Multiple choice question. A)dictatorships. B)monarchies. C)oligarchies. D)democracies.

A)dictatorships.

capitalism

An economic system in which the means of production are privately owned and are operated for the sake of individual profit, with minimal but reasonable government intervention and regulation.

Which type of government can be described by limits of power? A) democracy B ) oligarchy C) dictatorship D) constitutional

D) constitutional

Harold Laswell

Defined politics as "who gets what, when, and how."

David Easton

Defines politics as the "authoritative allocation of values."

A type of government in which a large group has power is a(n) Multiple choice question. A)monarchy B)oligarchy C)autocracy D)democracy

Democracy

Which of the following are governments described by who holds power? Multiple select question. A)authoritarian B)constitutional C)democracy D)autocracy

Democracy Autocracy

Which statement best describes the demographics of the United States? A)Ethnic diversity is decreasing. B)Ethnic diversity is unchanging. C)Ethnic diversity is increasing.

Ethnic diversity is increasing.

Equality of outcome is an established goal in U.S. society. True false question. A)True B)False

False

How long do dictators typically rule? Multiple choice question. A)two four-year terms B)for life C)ten years D)fifteen years

For life

What does democratic mean in "democratic republic"? A)Local representatives determine who serves in office. B)A small group of influential figures determine who serves in a variety of offices. C)One leader determines who serves in all of the offices. D)It allows the people to vote for a variety of offices.

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

In general, when there is anarchy, there is an absence of Multiple select question. A)law B)order C)capital D)security

Law, order, security

What is a totalitarian state or leader restricted by? Multiple select question. -laws -nothing -a constitution -the media

Nothing

Which philosopher called politics "the art of the possible"? A)Aristotle B)Harold Laswell C)David Easton D)Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck

What are some of the public goods and services government provides? Multiple select question. A)roads B)property C)basic infrastructure D)parks

Roads parks basic infrastructure

liberty

The freedom to pursue happiness with minimal government interference, so long as individuals do not infringe unreasonably upon the rights of others.

individualism

The habit of self-reliance, self-determination, and personal initiative.

equality

The irreducible human dignity and moral worth of each person, entitling each person to fair and equal treatment under the law.

Aristotle

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."

self-government

The people's right and responsibility to participate in governance because government derives from the consent of the people.

Which of the following is a modern example of a direct democracy? Multiple choice question. A)the United Kingdom B)There is no modern example of a direct democracy. C)the United States D) Sweden

There is no modern example of a direct democracy.

What encompasses the common beliefs of the people about politics, government, society, community, and public moral behavior? A)Multiple choice question. individualism B)self-government C)a political culture D)demographics

a political culture

A political system in which a single person or a small group holds power is called Multiple choice question. A)totalitarianism. B)authoritarianism. C)a representative democracy. D) a republic.

authoritarianism.

Monarchies and dictatorships are both types of A)autocracies. B)democracies. C)constitutional governments. D)oligarchies.

autocracies

A form of government in which the country is ruled by one is a(n) Multiple choice question. A) oligarchy. B)autocracy. C)direct democracy. D)representative democracy.

autocracy

A monarchy is a type of Multiple choice question. A)autocracy B)oligarchy C)indirect democracy D)direct democracy

autocracy

What allows each branch of government to have some scrutiny and control over the spheres of responsibility of the other branches? A)balances B)checks C)separations D)federalism

checks

The type of government that is present in the United States is a______

democracy

What term replaced "republic" when referring to the United States at the turn of the 20th century? Multiple choice question. A)monarchy B)autocracy C)democracy D)oligarchy

democracy

What type of government is the United States presently? Multiple choice question. A)totalitarian state B)democracy C)monarchy D)dictatorship

democracy

A representative democracy is formally referred to as a (an) Multiple choice question. A)commonwealth. B)democratic republic. C)direct democracy. D)indirect democracy.

democratic republic/ indirect democracy

What type of government has people directly participate in ruling? Multiple choice question. A)direct democracy B)indirect democracy C)oligarchy D)monarchy

direct democracy

executive branch

enforces the law

Which branch of government enforces laws? Multiple choice question. A)state B)executive C)judicial D)legislative

executive

Equality of opportunity means that individuals A)have equal outcomes. B)have unequal opportunities to achieve desired outcomes. C)have the chance to achieve desired outcomes. D)have unequal outcomes.

have the chance to achieve desired outcomes.

American political culture places a great deal of importance on the Multiple choice question. A)government. B)community. c)state. D)individual.

individual.

In a monarchy, leadership is Multiple choice question. A)decided by the people through elections. B)determined by a cadre of powerful leaders of industry and business. C)inherited and held by one person. D)held by locally elected officials.

inherited and held by one person

judicial branch

interprets the law

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? A)judicial review B)presidential veto D)congressional override C) federalism

judicial review

legislative branch

makes the law

Otto von Bismarck

matches Choice, Calls politics "the art of the possible." Calls politics "the art of the possible."

A form of government in which a small group of people govern is called a(n) Multiple choice question. A)oligarchy B)autocracy C)republic D)direct democracy

oligarchy

American political culture believes that individuals should have equality of ______ so that each individual at least has the chance to achieve desired outcomes. A)opportunity B)individualism C)outcome D)liberty

opportunity

The United States is established upon the consent of the governed which means it is a(n) Multiple choice question. A)theocracy B)republic C)oligarchy D)representative democracy

representative democracy

A government in which citizens elect representatives is called a(n) Multiple choice question. A)oligarchy B)monarchy C)republic D)autocracy

republic

Which of these best describes how outcome of equality is achieved? A)through government redistribution of goods B)by implementing a mixed economy C)by finally achieving equal opportunity D)through regressive tax policies

through government redistribution of goods

A government that is led by one absolute leader or one party that controls all aspects of society is a ______ government. A)republic B)totalitarian C)democratic D)authoritarian

totalitarian

Authoritarian governments give citizens some limited freedom in aspects of life outside of government institutions. A)True B)False

true

Equality is one of America's political values. A)True B)False

true