Exam 1: America in the Twenty-First Century

Which of the following statements is true of direct democracy?

Zoya was arrested for staging a peaceful protest against animal cruelty in front of an animal-testing research institution. Zoya justified her actions by saying that the Constitution gives her the freedom to speak freely on any topic and issue. To which of the following concepts was Zoya referring?

Miranda complained about the tight regulations being imposed on the gun store owned and run by her family. She feels that individuals and families should be responsible for establishing their own economic status instead of being limited by regulations or dependent on benefits from the government. According to her, the government should only intervene to ensure adherence to traditional religious and family values. Miranda's views are most closely aligned with the political ideology of _____.

Dictators are accountable to elected lawmakers.

In the context of functions of governments, discuss the terms power and authority.

In a constitutional monarchy, _____.

In the context of American political culture, explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence.

Which of the following is true of the Tea Party movement?

In the context of original American political ideology, conservatives:

Which of the following is a difference between liberals and socialists?

Which of the following is one of the views held by James Madison?

One of the outgrowths of the civil rights movement of the 1960s was an emphasis on _____, the belief that the American society should maintain and protect its diversity by laws.

A totalitarian dictator__________.

The Magna Carta:

Which of the following is an example of a public service provided by the government?

In the country of Myrlington, people are ruled by Queen Sophie. Her ancestors have ruled the country for centuries. The Queen has the sole right to make all decisions concerning the lives of her people and her country's wellbeing. Myrlington is an example of a(n)_____.

In the twenty-first century, differences among Americans in interpreting their collectively held values underlie the division between the _____ parties.

Life expectancy in the United States is expected to increase significantly in the future. This would imply that:

Which of the following statements is true about liberalism?

Which of the following is a difference between libertarians and conservatives?