Question 1

The average incomes of minimum-wage workers in the United States and Europe reflect a greater influence of which of the following in the United States,when compared to Europe?

Accepted Answer

A)  majoritarianism
B)  elitism
C)  corporate power
D)  judicial action
E)  constitutionalismF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Enormous concentrations of wealth and power exist in the U.S.private sector,primarily in the hands of

Accepted Answer

A)  the largest labor unions.
B)  elite political families such as the Kennedys and the Bushes.
C)  middle class Americans.
D)  small businesses.
E)  large corporations.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

French philosopher Michel Foucault referred to politics as "________."

Accepted Answer

A)  like making sausage
B)  the burden of citizens
C)  a means to an end
D)  war by other means
E)  a necessary evilF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The fact that farmers have more influence over agricultural price-supports than do other groups is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  majoritarianism.
B)  pluralism.
C)  elitism.
D)  constitutionalism.
E)  corporate power.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

A government's authority

Accepted Answer

A)  is evidenced when government officials use their right to exercise power.
B)  is by definition not coercive.
C)  does not include the power to arrest and imprison.
D)  ensures that lawlessness prevails most of the time.
E)  is based on pluralism.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

In which of the following policy areas does the U.S.spend more than European nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  social welfare
B)  military policy
C)  subsidized housing for the poor
D)  public works
E)  public health careF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Define politics,power,and authority.

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Question 8

What is the major barrier to political thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  unwillingness of citizens to make the effort
B)  lack of access to governmental institutions
C)  elite control of political power resources
D)  failure of politicians and government institutions to communicate policy details to the public
E)  lack of access to news media sources outside of sensationalist television or Internet contentF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The Bill of Rights

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced the restrictiveness of constitutionalism.
B)  enhanced the powers of the executive.
C)  further checked the power of the majority.
D)  enhanced the majoritarian nature of government.
E)  restricted the power of corporate influence in the government.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

John Stuart Mill believed that any form of government should be judged on its ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  offer the individual a "plethora of policy options" in the democratic process.
B)  transfer power peacefully from one set of governing officials to the next.
C)  provide social services for its citizenry.
D)  maintain peace and order in the territory over which it has control.
E)  promote the individual as "a progressive being."F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Research suggests which of the following is primarily to blame for the increase in faulty perceptions of news items among the public?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in the forms of communication
B)  a failure of government officials to communicate truthfully
C)  a growing disinterest in seeking out news items
D)  the growing public gap in access to more advanced forms of media transmission,such as the Internet
E)  the increasing political polarization of elected politiciansF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Research suggests which of the following is primarily to blame for the increase in faulty perceptions of news items among the public?

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The Bill of Rights

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In which of the following policy areas does the U.S.spend more than European nations?

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French philosopher Michel Foucault referred to politics as "________."

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