Exam 1: Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

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

A government's authority

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

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

The Bill of Rights

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

Define politics,power,and authority.

What is the major barrier to political thinking?

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?

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

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