CH 1 Political Thinking and Political Culthre: Becoming a Responsuble Citizen

As a dicipline, political science relies upon ___________, which requires critical thinking. prediction interference Anaysis Intition

Anaysis

Which of the following statements are true about the motivations for creating American democracy? Multiple select question. Colonists, following Enlightenment ideas, wanted to overturn the European way of governing. The American Revolution sought to create a radically different form of society. The idea of individual potential could be achieved more easily in the New World than in the Old World. The American Revolution sought to create a similar form of society as that of England.

Colonists, following Enlightenment ideas, wanted to overturn the European way of governing. The American Revolution sought to create a radically different form of society. The idea of individual potential could be achieved more easily in the New World than in the Old World.

who or what owns the means of production in a free-market economic system> Citizens with connections in the B government C, State governnment D. private firms E. Federal Governemtn

D. private firms

Political Culture is based upon Americans.

National Identity

Politics are necessary for which of the following reasons? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. Conflict in a society is inevitable. The people in a country all share the same thoughts. Society's resources are limited. People do not all think alike.

Society's resources are limited. People do not all think alike. Conflict in a society is inevitable.

authority

The recognized right of officials to exercise power as a result of the positions they hold.

Which of the following are tools that political science offers to increase one's ability to think critically? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. reliable information about how the U.S. political system operates opinions that confirm a citizen's already held beliefs systematic generalizations about major tendencies in American politics terms and concepts that precisely describe aspects of politics

terms and concepts that precisely describe aspects of politics systematic generalizations about major tendencies in American politics reliable information about how the U.S. political system operates

Concerning power sharing, the United States is Blank______. Multiple choice question. comparable to India unique comparable to most western European nations comparable to Russia

unique

A form of government in which the power to govern is in the hands of the citizens, either directly or through representatives, is called a(n) Blank______. Multiple choice question. democracy dictatorship monarchy oligarchy

democracy

In terms of opportunity, Blacks in the United States today are Blank______. Multiple choice question. nearly equal to whites and other groups as far as their chances for a better life at parity with other groups in most measures of quality of life falling behind after almost achieving parity with other groups a few decades ago not equal in terms of opportunities for a better life for their children

not equal in terms of opportunities for a better life for their children

self gobvernment

the principle that people are the ultimate source and proper benificiary of go verning authority; in practice, a government based on majority rule.

The ability of persons, groups, or institutions to influence political developments is called Blank______. Multiple choice question. politics power individualism majoritarianism

power

demoracy

A form of government in which the people govern, eiher dirrectly or though elected representatives.

authoritarian government

A form of government in which those in power openly repress their opponents in order to stay in power.

National identity

A sense of belonging into the nation

pluralism

A theory of government that holds that open, multiple, and competing groups can check the asserted power by any one group.

Political culture i the United states is based upon Americans' _____________. Allegiance to shared ancestry Kinship groups Revolutiobary Spirit Akegiance to comm ideals

Akegiance to comm ideals

Which of the following statements are true about American ideals and government? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose. Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared. American ideals are pessimistic. Throughout U.S. history, the ideals of liberty and equality have been upheld for all Americans.

Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose. Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared.

Which of the following statements are true about American ideals and government? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose. Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared. American ideals are pessimistic. Throughout U.S. history, the ideals of liberty and equality have been upheld for all Americans.

Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose. Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared.

Which of the following statements are true about American ideals and government? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose. Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared. American ideals are pessimistic. Throughout U.S. history, the ideals of liberty and equality have been upheld for all Americans.

Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose. Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared.

Select all that apply Which of the following statements are true about American ideals and government? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. Throughout U.S. history, the ideals of liberty and equality have been upheld for all Americans. Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared. Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose. American ideals are pessimistic.

Americans generally believe that government power should be widely shared. Americans believe that their government should have a high purpose

Which of these is not consideed to be acore value of America political ideals? A liberty B. Collectivism C. Eqyallity D. Self-Government

B. Collectivism

Which of the following statements are true about the motivations for creating American democracy? Multiple select question. Colonists, following Enlightenment ideas, wanted to overturn the European way of governing. The idea of individual potential could be achieved more easily in the New World than in the Old World. The American Revolution sought to create a radically different form of society. The American Revolution sought to create a similar form of society as that of England.

Colonists, following Enlightenment ideas, wanted to overturn the European way of governing. The idea of individual potential could be achieved more easily in the New World than in the Old World. The American Revolution sought to create a radically different form of society

Politics are necessary for which of the following reasons? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. Society's resources are limited. People do not all think alike. The people in a country all share the same thoughts. Conflict in a society is inevitable.

Conflict in a society is inevitable.

American political ideology? Multiple choice question. People should serve the government. Society is best served by an absolute government. Government should serve the people. Government is unnecessary.

Government is unnecessary.

Which of the following is a core value of American political ideology? Multiple choice question. People should serve the government. Society is best served by an absolute government. Which of the following is a core value of American political ideology? Multiple choice question. People should serve the government. Society is best served by an absolute government. Government should serve the people. Government is unnecessary. Government is unnecessary.

Government is unnecessary.

Theidea that there are lawful restrictios ob goeret power is called__________. Politicians' deceptios have always been part of our politics, and they havve contributed to the curret rise ib misinformation. Most politicians try to distance themselves from ay sort of deception or misinformation Outsider politicians have fought against misinformation for generations Mainstream politicns ave been the vanguard i the fight against misinformation.

Policuiccans' deceptios have always been part of our politics, and they havve conributed to the curret rise ib misinfrmation.

What role, generally, do politicians play in misinformation? Multiple choice question. "Outsider" politicians have fought against misinformation for generations. Mainstream politicians have been the vanguard in the fight against misinformation. Most politicians try to distance themselves from any sort of deception or misinformation. Politicians' deceptions have always been part of our politics, and they have contributed to the current rise in misinformation.

Politicians' deceptions have always been part of our politics, and they have contributed to the current rise in misinformation.

The ability of persons, groups, or institutions to influence political developments is called Blank______. Multiple choice question. politics Reason: Politics individualism power

Politics is the means by which society settles its conflicts and allocates the resulting benefits and costs.

Which of the following statements are true about the motivations for creating American democracy? Multiple select question. The American Revolution sought to create a radically different form of society. The idea of individual potential could be achieved more easily in the New World than in the Old World. The American Revolution sought to create a similar form of society as that of England. Colonists, following Enlightenment ideas, wanted to overturn the European way of governing.

The American Revolution sought to create a radically different form of society. The idea of individual potential could be achieved more easily in the New World than in the Old World. Colonists, following Enlightenment ideas, wanted to overturn the European way of governing..

majoritarianism

The idea that the majority prevails not only in elections but also in policy determination

Which of the following is true of American democratic political ideals? Multiple choice question. They come from European Enlightenment beliefs about individual worth. They are based on a shared kinship that preceded the American government. They copied the standard governmental beliefs held in Europe in the 1600s. They have always excluded ethnicity as a factor in measuring individual worth.

They come from European Enlightenment beliefs about individual worth.

Which of the following is true of American democratic political ideals? Multiple choice question. They come from European Enlightenment beliefs about individual worth. They are based on a shared kinship that preceded the American government. They have always excluded ethnicity as a factor in measuring individual worth. They copied the standard governmental beliefs held in Europe in the 1600s.

They come from European Enlightenment beliefs about individual worth.

True or false: When large numbers of Americans are misinformed and base their behavior on that misinformation, democracy is at risk.

True

Which of the following were placed in the U.S. Constitution in order to prevent the tyranny of the majority? Multiple select question. a bill of rights separation of powers checks and balances supremacy clause

a bill of rights separation of powers checks and balances

An economic system that operates mainly on private transactions where firms are free to make their own production, distribution, and pricing decisions is known as Blank______. Multiple choice question. communism social democracy socialism a free-market system

a free-market system

Political culture in the United States is based upon Americans' ______. Multiple choice question. kinship groups allegiance to common ideals revolutionary spirit allegiance to shared ancestry

allegiance to common ideals

Political culture in the United States is based upon Americans' ______. Multiple choice question. revolutionary spirit allegiance to common ideals allegiance to shared ancestry

allegiance to common ideals

Political culture in the United States is based upon Americans' ______. Multiple choice question. revolutionary spirit allegiance to common ideals allegiance to shared ancestry kinship groups

allegiance to common ideals

Political culture in the United States is based upon Americans' ______. Multiple choice question. revolutionary spirit allegiance to shared ancestry allegiance to common ideals kinship groups

allegiance to common ideals

As a discipline, political science relies upon Blank______, which requires critical thinking. Multiple choice question. analysis intuition prediction inference

analysis

The idea that there are lawful restrictions on government power is called Blank______. Multiple choice question. constitutionalism authority party polarization majoritarianism

authority

Select all that apply Which of the following were placed in the U.S. Constitution in order to prevent the tyranny of the majority? Multiple select question. checks and balances separation of powers a bill of rights supremacy clause

checks and balances separation of powers a bill of rights

The idea that there are lawful restrictions on government power is called Blank______. Multiple choice question. majoritarianism party polarization constitutionalism authority

constitutionalism

In an _____________ form of demoray (for example, the type that might be connducted through town meetings) citizens decide policy inbsteaad of depending on elected representatives. Oligarchy Representative direct autocraatic

direct

Which of the following stateentts about political institutions and interest in the United States is trues? Corporate leaders have little power in the United States compared to other countries. The exectutive branch of the government vields almost all the power in the united States Most nations have more competing interests and institutions than the United States. few nations have as many competing interest and institutions as the United States.

few nations have as many competing interest and institutions as the United States.

Elements of constitutionalism include Blank______. Multiple select question. lawful restrictions of governmental power officials being required to follow the laws the protection of individual rights immunity from prosecution for elected officials

lawful restrictions of governmental power officials being required to follow the laws the protection of individual rights

Basic to politics is Blank______, which is needed to influence political developments. Multiple choice question. democracy a free market political power a constitution

political power

Which of the following statements are true about American ideals and government? (Choose every correct answer.)Basic to politics is Blank______, which is needed to influence political developments. Multiple choice question. democracy a constitution Reason: A constitution a free market political power

political power

The overall way in which society settles conflicts and allocates the resulting benefits and costs is called Blank______. Multiple choice question. public policy politics voting legislation

politics

Which of the following are tools that political science offers to increase one's ability to think critically? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. reliable information about how the U.S. political system operates opinions that confirm a citizen's already held beliefs systematic generalizations about major tendencies in American politics terms and concepts that precisely describe aspects of politics

reliable information about how the U.S. political system operates systematic generalizations about major tendencies in American politics

Which of the following are tools that political science offers to increase one's ability to think critically? (Choose every correct answer.) Multiple select question. reliable information about how the U.S. political system operates opinions that confirm a citizen's already held beliefs systematic generalizations about major tendencies in American politics terms and concepts that precisely describe aspects of politics

reliable information about how the U.S. political system operates systematic generalizations about major tendencies in American politics

The tools of political science attempt to Blank______. Multiple choice question. solicit donations for just causes influence political beliefs tell students what to think sharpen students' understanding of American politics

sharpen students' understanding of American politics

The tools of political science attempt to Blank______. Multiple choice question. solicit donations for just causes sharpen students' understanding of American politics tell students what to think influence political beliefs

sharpen students' understanding of American politics

The tools of political science attempt to Blank______. Multiple choice question. tell students what to think sharpen students' understanding of American politics influence political beliefs solicit donations for just causes

sharpen students' understanding of American politics

legal ation

the use of courts of law as a means by which individuls protect thier rights and settle thier cconflicts.