Chapter 2
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support spreading American values abroad?
Neoconservatives
A modern liberal would argue that markets __________.
require regulation to function properly
Many Americans find it difficult to grasp the power of ideological motivation because of __________.
the emphasis on moderation and pragmatism in American culture
Neoconservatism emerged in the United States during the __________.
1970s
Which statement accurately describes present-day China?
China retains an authoritarian political structure even as it continues to open its markets.
Which of the following statements accurately characterizes environmentalism in the United States?
Environmentalists' demands have only been partially satisfied
The "end of ideology" argument was developed by __________.
Francis Fukuyama
Which of these is an assumption underlying feminism?
Gender roles and attitudes are socially conditioned.
Which of these is true of Adam Smith's legacy?
He influenced the development of the classical liberal ideology.
Which philosopher claimed that art, music, and politics hang together and express an underlying Zeitgeist?
Hegel
Why was Titoism ultimately unsuccessful in Yugoslavia?
It created an unstable system centered on the charisma of a single leader.
Which of these was central to Lenin's vision of the Russian socialist party?
It had to be centrally organized.
Which of these countries has had a fascist government?
Italy
Which statement, if true, undermines the arguments of Daniel Bell and Francis Fukuyama?
Many nations continue to practice variants of socialism with some success.
Which of the following best expresses the difference between political scientists and ideologues?
Political scientists are concerned with real conditions, while ideologues focus on how conditions should be.
An ideology consists of __________.
a set of plans to improve society
Which of these ideologies is based on principles derived from the views of Karl Marx?
Social democracy
Daniel Bell and Francis Fukuyama would agree that __________.
capitalism has no serious rivals in today's world or in the future
Which of these statements adheres most closely to the ideas of Thomas Hill Green?
The minimum wage is necessary to prevent employers from taking advantage of workers.
Which of these statements is consistent with Francis Fukuyama's view?
There will be no more world wars over conflicting ideologies.
Which statement fits with feminist views of the challenges women face in the present-day world?
Women have difficulty gaining economic and political power because men are socialized into leadership roles.
Which of these provides a nationalist country with the strongest unifying factor?
a common enemy
Which of the following is most likely to characterize a fascist regime?
a propensity to engage in war
A Marxist utopia would include which of the following elements?
an equal distribution of wealth
According to Lenin, imperialist countries build colonial empires to __________.
exploit people and resources
Which of these is an extreme form of nationalism?
fascism
Classic liberals and modern liberals generally agree on the benefits of ____________.
free speech
The states' rights questions that led to the American Civil War were primarily __________ in nature.
ideological
Giuseppe Mazzini's concept of freedom asserts that __________.
individuals gain meaning through subordination of their will to the national will
Milton Friedman and Adam Smith both argued that __________.
markets function best when left alone
