Question 1

When did the first groups of people from Poland and Italy immigrate to America?

Accepted Answer

A)   In the 1800s
B)   In the 1750s
C)   In the 1850s
D)   In the 1900sE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

When most people talk about politics, who are they thinking of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Individuals
B)   Institutions
C)   Ideas
D)   InterestsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Discuss the theories political scientists have developed to describe where power lies in American politics and how it is utilized to affect government.

Accepted Answer

Pluralist theory: power ...

Question 4

Which of the following is a way for students to get involved from outside the political system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Call media attention to a problem
B)   Serve in (or start)  an advocacy group
C)   Launch an online idea like tracking federal government spending
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A government in which citizens rule indirectly through elected representatives is a

Accepted Answer

A)   democracy.
B)   dictatorship.
C)   republic.
D)   parliamentary system.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

From which of the following countries are people coming to America today?

Accepted Answer

A)   China
B)   Mexico
C)   India
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of civil society?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bowling club
B)   Bible study circle
C)   Business association
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Explain the pluralist theory.

Accepted Answer

Interest group...

Question 9

According to social movement theory, government is influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)   strength of persuasion.
B)   strength of student demands.
C)   strength of union demands.
D)   strength of private demands.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

What is the source of influence according to those who support elite theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Status based on economic influence and religious background
B)   Status based on economic influence and leadership position
C)   Status based on economic influence and academic background
D)   Status based on economic influence and party affiliationE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following movements was an example of social movement theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tea Party
B)   Occupy Wall Street
C)   Civil rights movement
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

What is the result of the situation in which Americans do not want taxes but still want government programs?

Accepted Answer

Borrowing.
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Question 13

Which of the following is a way for students to engage within our political system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Join a Senate campaign
B)   Attend a town meeting
C)   Run for office
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

What is the term for people joining others in order to achieve a common goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Civil society
B)   Government
C)   Sports
D)   The militaryE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

An example of a government institution is

Accepted Answer

A)   The Department of Agriculture
B)   The Nevada Legislature
C)   The Marine Corps
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Discuss the paradoxes of democracy.

Accepted Answer

Presidential candidates ...

Question 17

List the three sectors of society.

Accepted Answer

Private life-school, fam...

Question 18

The principle of checks and balances ensures that which branch of government has the authority to block the other branches?

Accepted Answer

A)   The executive branch
B)   The judicial branch
C)   The legislative branch
D)   All three branchesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

More than 65 percent of all federal government spending goes to just four programs. Cite the four programs, and explain what they do.

Accepted Answer

Military-national defens...

Question 20

What was the name of Marla Ruzicka's organization to help Iraqis with first aid, food, and health care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict, or CIVIC
B)   Campaign for Iraqi Victims in Conflict, or CIVIC
C)   Campaign for Ideological Victims in Conflict, or CIVIC
D)   Campaign for Injured Victims in Conflict, or CIVICE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 1: The Spirit of American Politics

The principle of checks and balances ensures that which branch of government has the authority to block the other branches?

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According to social movement theory, government is influenced by

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Discuss the paradoxes of democracy.

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What is the result of the situation in which Americans do not want taxes but still want government programs?

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What is the term for people joining others in order to achieve a common goal?

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Discuss the theories political scientists have developed to describe where power lies in American politics and how it is utilized to affect government.

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Which of the following is an example of civil society?

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A government in which citizens rule indirectly through elected representatives is a

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Which of the following is a way for students to get involved from outside the political system?

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Which of the following movements was an example of social movement theory?

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List the three sectors of society.

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More than 65 percent of all federal government spending goes to just four programs. Cite the four programs, and explain what they do.

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Explain the pluralist theory.

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From which of the following countries are people coming to America today?

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What was the name of Marla Ruzicka's organization to help Iraqis with first aid, food, and health care?

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An example of a government institution is

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When most people talk about politics, who are they thinking of?

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Which of the following is a way for students to engage within our political system?

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When did the first groups of people from Poland and Italy immigrate to America?

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What is the source of influence according to those who support elite theory?

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