Question 1

What is one example of the harmful effect partisan gridlock has on the American democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the failure to pass of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 
B)  the government shutdown from December 2018 through January 2019 
C)  the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in 2018 
D)  the 2018 midterm election results, which led to a divided government 
A)  the failure to pass of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 
B)  the government shutdown from December 2018 through January 2019 
C)  the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in 2018 
D)  the 2018 midterm election results, which led to a divided government

Question 2

The text mentions several values that make up American political culture. Choose at least two of those values and explain how they influence American politics. Of the values you have discussed, which one do you believe has the greatest overall impact on American political culture? Why?

Accepted Answer

Two values that make up American politic

Question 3

Suppose a candidate running for president in 2024 wants to make sure that she can reach the younger generations that are just reaching voting age. She wants to better communicate her policy positions and share what it is like on the campaign trail. What is the best way for her to reach this audience and gain support from younger voters?

Accepted Answer

A)  visit colleges and universities in battleground states to speak and hold meet-and-greets 
B)  develop several advertisements directed toward younger people to air on television 
C)  use Facebook to post photos and write captions about her family life 
D)  post photos and videos about the campaign on Instagram and discuss policies on Twitter 
A)  visit colleges and universities in battleground states to speak and hold meet-and-greets 
B)  develop several advertisements directed toward younger people to air on television 
C)  use Facebook to post photos and write captions about her family life 
D)  post photos and videos about the campaign on Instagram and discuss policies on Twitter

Question 4

What is the relationship between the American value of individualism and the economic system of capitalism in America?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to individualism, everyone must look out for one another, which is reflected in capitalism. 
B)  The ideas that make up the value of individualism run counter to the capitalist economy. 
C)  Individualism supports the notion of free markets and individual effort toward achieving success. 
D)  The capitalist economy that has created the American welfare state is based on individual efforts. 
A)  According to individualism, everyone must look out for one another, which is reflected in capitalism. 
B)  The ideas that make up the value of individualism run counter to the capitalist economy. 
C)  Individualism supports the notion of free markets and individual effort toward achieving success. 
D)  The capitalist economy that has created the American welfare state is based on individual efforts.

Question 5

Which nation has threatened the United States' position as an economic superpower?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Canada 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Russia 
A)  China 
B)  Canada 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Russia

Question 6

Which recent event caused concerns that capitalism in America is dead?

Accepted Answer

A)  the 2008 financial crisis 
B)  the Great Depression 
C)  the drying up of the Social Security trust fund 
D)  the election of Donald Trump as president 
A)  the 2008 financial crisis 
B)  the Great Depression 
C)  the drying up of the Social Security trust fund 
D)  the election of Donald Trump as president

Question 7

One of the foundational principles of the United States is the idea of free markets and individuals working hard towards their own success. The 2008 financial crisis and success of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries caused concerns that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  America would no longer be a global superpower 
B)  interest groups would exert undue influence on politics 
C)  heightened partisan attitudes would cause crippling gridlock 
D)  the American brand of capitalism is on the decline 
A)  America would no longer be a global superpower 
B)  interest groups would exert undue influence on politics 
C)  heightened partisan attitudes would cause crippling gridlock 
D)  the American brand of capitalism is on the decline

Question 8

How is the United States' republican form of government reflected in its political institutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  through the presidential election, where the winner of the popular vote becomes president 
B)  through the amendment process, where citizens vote on whether to ratify an amendment 
C)  through referendum votes, where citizens directly choose to enact a policy at the local level 
D)  through midterm elections, where citizens elect their representatives for the House and Senate 
A)  through the presidential election, where the winner of the popular vote becomes president 
B)  through the amendment process, where citizens vote on whether to ratify an amendment 
C)  through referendum votes, where citizens directly choose to enact a policy at the local level 
D)  through midterm elections, where citizens elect their representatives for the House and Senate

Question 9

The functioning of many early New England colonies relied on local town hall meetings where citizens would make governmental decisions after discussions and votes were held. Which core value of American political culture do these early instances speak to?

Accepted Answer

A)  majority rule 
B)  individualism 
C)  diversity 
D)  equality of opportunity 
A)  majority rule 
B)  individualism 
C)  diversity 
D)  equality of opportunity

Question 10

Which philosopher's ideas have contributed significantly to American political culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immanuel Kant 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Voltaire 
D)  Thomas Hobbes 
A)  Immanuel Kant 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Voltaire 
D)  Thomas Hobbes

Question 11

The campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 presidential election has attracted a large number of diverse candidates. Why is this increase in diversity important for the American political system?

Accepted Answer

Students should recognize that the 2020

Question 12

What can the various economic recessions and depressions throughout United States history signal about capitalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such cyclical economic conditions show that one major event does not mean capitalism is dead. 
B)  These hard economic times have strengthened the system of capitalism in the United States. 
C)  A history of several economic recessions and the Depression suggest capitalism is a volatile system needing reform. 
D)  Such economic hardships indicate that a socialist economic system would be far more successful. 
A)  Such cyclical economic conditions show that one major event does not mean capitalism is dead. 
B)  These hard economic times have strengthened the system of capitalism in the United States. 
C)  A history of several economic recessions and the Depression suggest capitalism is a volatile system needing reform. 
D)  Such economic hardships indicate that a socialist economic system would be far more successful.

Question 13

The Great Recession of 2008 saw unemployment rates reach 10 percent in October 2009 before declining in response to the economic policies of the Federal Reserve and President Obama. Not even ten years later, the unemployment rate in July 2019 reached 3.7 percent under President Trump. What does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capitalism is a dangerous economic system that creates quick, volatile changes that hurt Americans. 
B)  Only socialist economic policies can combat the negative effects of capitalist economic policies. 
C)  Conservative fiscal and monetary policies tend to have a harmful effect on the economy. 
D)  Harsh economic periods signal neither the end of capitalism nor a declining democracy. 
A)  Capitalism is a dangerous economic system that creates quick, volatile changes that hurt Americans. 
B)  Only socialist economic policies can combat the negative effects of capitalist economic policies. 
C)  Conservative fiscal and monetary policies tend to have a harmful effect on the economy. 
D)  Harsh economic periods signal neither the end of capitalism nor a declining democracy.

Question 14

What motive did the Founders have to create a system of government that encouraged conflict and competition among citizens?

Accepted Answer

A)  A government that suppressed naturally occurring conflicts was sure to become tyrannical. 
B)  They believed conflict and competition would keep citizens prepared for future wars. 
C)  Conflict and competition were free-market ideals that the Founders were in favor of. 
D)  A government that constantly policed its citizens would lead to certain anarchy. 
A)  A government that suppressed naturally occurring conflicts was sure to become tyrannical. 
B)  They believed conflict and competition would keep citizens prepared for future wars. 
C)  Conflict and competition were free-market ideals that the Founders were in favor of. 
D)  A government that constantly policed its citizens would lead to certain anarchy.

Question 15

What is the relationship between the concept of natural law and the legitimacy of a government?

Accepted Answer

A)  In order for a government to be seen as legitimate, it must agree to respect people's natural rights. 
B)  A government that is illegitimate does not have the authority to compromise natural law. 
C)  A legitimate government is one that forms laws based around the basic principles of natural rights. 
D)  If a government does not observe natural law, a society will descend into anarchy. 
A)  In order for a government to be seen as legitimate, it must agree to respect people's natural rights. 
B)  A government that is illegitimate does not have the authority to compromise natural law. 
C)  A legitimate government is one that forms laws based around the basic principles of natural rights. 
D)  If a government does not observe natural law, a society will descend into anarchy.

Question 16

The next U.S. Census will be conducted in 2020. There have been debates over whether or not to include a question that asks about which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  gender identification 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  citizenship 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  gender identification 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  citizenship

Question 17

Which core value of American political culture is the result of America's lack of a common ancestry?

Accepted Answer

A)  limited government 
B)  diversity 
C)  individualism 
D)  equality of opportunity 
A)  limited government 
B)  diversity 
C)  individualism 
D)  equality of opportunity

Question 18

According to the text, why is the United States likely to remain an economic superpower?

Accepted Answer

A)  The value of the dollar has increased significantly. 
B)  China's rate of growth has slowed in recent years. 
C)  Russia is in the midst of a severe economic depression. 
D)  The United States' national debt is decreasing. 
A)  The value of the dollar has increased significantly. 
B)  China's rate of growth has slowed in recent years. 
C)  Russia is in the midst of a severe economic depression. 
D)  The United States' national debt is decreasing.

Question 19

The idea that partisan disagreement fuels democracy by enabling the public to express their opinion through elections is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsive theory of democracy 
B)  republican democracy theory 
C)  polarization theory 
D)  public response theory 
A)  responsive theory of democracy 
B)  republican democracy theory 
C)  polarization theory 
D)  public response theory

Question 20

In Ancient Greece, policies and laws were formed by a sovereign body of citizens, and arguments that arose within the governing system were resolved in popular courts, where a jury made up of randomly selected citizens would hear the cases. This system of governance was run completely by the people, making it a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  democracy 
B)  oligarchy 
C)  theocracy 
D)  monarchy 
A)  democracy 
B)  oligarchy 
C)  theocracy 
D)  monarchy

What is one example of the harmful effect partisan gridlock has on the American democracy?

The text mentions several values that make up American political culture. Choose at least two of those values and explain how they influence American politics. Of the values you have discussed, which one do you believe has the greatest overall impact on American political culture? Why?

What is the relationship between the American value of individualism and the economic system of capitalism in America?

Which nation has threatened the United States' position as an economic superpower?

Which recent event caused concerns that capitalism in America is dead?

One of the foundational principles of the United States is the idea of free markets and individuals working hard towards their own success. The 2008 financial crisis and success of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries caused concerns that ______.

How is the United States' republican form of government reflected in its political institutions?

The functioning of many early New England colonies relied on local town hall meetings where citizens would make governmental decisions after discussions and votes were held. Which core value of American political culture do these early instances speak to?

Which philosopher's ideas have contributed significantly to American political culture?

The campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 presidential election has attracted a large number of diverse candidates. Why is this increase in diversity important for the American political system?

What can the various economic recessions and depressions throughout United States history signal about capitalism?

What motive did the Founders have to create a system of government that encouraged conflict and competition among citizens?

What is the relationship between the concept of natural law and the legitimacy of a government?

The next U.S. Census will be conducted in 2020. There have been debates over whether or not to include a question that asks about which characteristic?

Which core value of American political culture is the result of America's lack of a common ancestry?

According to the text, why is the United States likely to remain an economic superpower?

The idea that partisan disagreement fuels democracy by enabling the public to express their opinion through elections is known as the ______.

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights, Equality, and Social Movements

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion

Interest Groups

The Media and American Politics

Political Parties and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

American Public Policy

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to the Enduring-Democracy

What is one example of the harmful effect partisan gridlock has on the American democracy?

The text mentions several values that make up American political culture. Choose at least two of those values and explain how they influence American politics. Of the values you have discussed, which one do you believe has the greatest overall impact on American political culture? Why?

What is the relationship between the American value of individualism and the economic system of capitalism in America?

Which nation has threatened the United States' position as an economic superpower?

Which recent event caused concerns that capitalism in America is dead?

One of the foundational principles of the United States is the idea of free markets and individuals working hard towards their own success. The 2008 financial crisis and success of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries caused concerns that ______.

How is the United States' republican form of government reflected in its political institutions?

The functioning of many early New England colonies relied on local town hall meetings where citizens would make governmental decisions after discussions and votes were held. Which core value of American political culture do these early instances speak to?

Which philosopher's ideas have contributed significantly to American political culture?

The campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 presidential election has attracted a large number of diverse candidates. Why is this increase in diversity important for the American political system?

What can the various economic recessions and depressions throughout United States history signal about capitalism?

What motive did the Founders have to create a system of government that encouraged conflict and competition among citizens?

What is the relationship between the concept of natural law and the legitimacy of a government?

The next U.S. Census will be conducted in 2020. There have been debates over whether or not to include a question that asks about which characteristic?

Which core value of American political culture is the result of America's lack of a common ancestry?

According to the text, why is the United States likely to remain an economic superpower?

The idea that partisan disagreement fuels democracy by enabling the public to express their opinion through elections is known as the ______.

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights, Equality, and Social Movements

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion

Interest Groups

The Media and American Politics

Political Parties and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

American Public Policy

Filters