Question 1

To the right of liberalism on the traditional ideological spectrum lies socialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute monarchy 
B)  dictatorship 
C)  constitutional monarchy 
D)  direct democracy 
E)  representative democracy 
A)  absolute monarchy 
B)  dictatorship 
C)  constitutional monarchy 
D)  direct democracy 
E)  representative democracy

Question 3

Discuss the dynamics of the 2016 U.S. elections.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The political battles

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  People are ideally good. 
B)  People need some form of government. 
C)  Monarchy is the best form of government. 
D)  A society should be ruled by religious leaders. 
E)  Dictatorship is the best form of government. 
A)  People are ideally good. 
B)  People need some form of government. 
C)  Monarchy is the best form of government. 
D)  A society should be ruled by religious leaders. 
E)  Dictatorship is the best form of government.

Question 5

In a constitutional monarchy, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the monarch's power is not supported by tradition 
B)  the monarch holds complete and unlimited power 
C)  the monarch's power is limited by government leaders 
D)  the monarch is elected by the citizens of a country through elections 
E)  the monarch has the authority to make changes in the constitution 
A)  the monarch's power is not supported by tradition 
B)  the monarch holds complete and unlimited power 
C)  the monarch's power is limited by government leaders 
D)  the monarch is elected by the citizens of a country through elections 
E)  the monarch has the authority to make changes in the constitution

Question 6

National defense and domestic law enforcement:

Accepted Answer

A)  are available only for people in need. 
B)  are examples of services enjoyed exclusively by the rich. 
C)  are responsibilities of the state government and not the national government. 
D)  are examples of services provided equally to all citizens . 
E)  are based on the divine right theory. 
A)  are available only for people in need. 
B)  are examples of services enjoyed exclusively by the rich. 
C)  are responsibilities of the state government and not the national government. 
D)  are examples of services provided equally to all citizens . 
E)  are based on the divine right theory.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Governments decide ho

Question 8

Britain is an example of a democratic republic where the people are sovereign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to equality 
B)  The right to property 
C)  The right to liberty 
D)  Capitalism 
E)  Amorality 
A)  The right to equality 
B)  The right to property 
C)  The right to liberty 
D)  Capitalism 
E)  Amorality

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the Magna Carta?

Accepted Answer

A)  It served as the first draft of America's written Constitution. 
B)  It established the principle of representative government. 
C)  It gave unrestricted power to monarchs. 
D)  It served the private interests of the English monarch rather than public interests. 
E)  It forced the king to obtain the nobles' approval of any taxes he imposed on them . 
A)  It served as the first draft of America's written Constitution. 
B)  It established the principle of representative government. 
C)  It gave unrestricted power to monarchs. 
D)  It served the private interests of the English monarch rather than public interests. 
E)  It forced the king to obtain the nobles' approval of any taxes he imposed on them .

Question 11

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 _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  socialism 
B)  communism 
C)  conservatism 
D)  liberalism 
E)  libertarianism 
A)  socialism 
B)  communism 
C)  conservatism 
D)  liberalism 
E)  libertarianism

Question 12

Before the 1950s and 1960s, _________ were individuals who feared that government activity might personally cost them wealth or power. 
A) movement conservatives 
B) liberalists 
C) majoritarians 
D) economic conservatives

Accepted Answer

economic c

Question 13

_____ is defined as an ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.

Accepted Answer

A)  A filibuster 
B)  Cloture 
C)  An institution 
D)  Politics 
E)  A quorum 
A)  A filibuster 
B)  Cloture 
C)  An institution 
D)  Politics 
E)  A quorum

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of an autocracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government consists of elected representatives. 
B)  Authority lies in the hands of a single person. 
C)  Authority is gained solely by traditional means. 
D)  The people have ultimate political authority. 
E)  An individual has to acquire the consent of the people to assume power. 
A)  The government consists of elected representatives. 
B)  Authority lies in the hands of a single person. 
C)  Authority is gained solely by traditional means. 
D)  The people have ultimate political authority. 
E)  An individual has to acquire the consent of the people to assume power.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Influencing the morality of individuals 
B)  Resolving religious conflicts 
C)  Imposing taxes on individuals 
D)  Preserving national parks 
E)  Choosing religious leaders 
A)  Influencing the morality of individuals 
B)  Resolving religious conflicts 
C)  Imposing taxes on individuals 
D)  Preserving national parks 
E)  Choosing religious leaders

To the right of liberalism on the traditional ideological spectrum lies socialism.

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) _____.

Discuss the dynamics of the 2016 U.S. elections.

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

In a constitutional monarchy, _____.

National defense and domestic law enforcement:

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

Britain is an example of a democratic republic where the people are sovereign.

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?

Which of the following is true of the Magna Carta?

Before the 1950s and 1960s, _________ were individuals who feared that government activity might personally cost them wealth or power. A) movement conservatives B) liberalists C) majoritarians D) economic conservatives

_____ is defined as an ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.

Which of the following statements is true of an autocracy?

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

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

Exam 1: America in the Twenty First Century

To the right of liberalism on the traditional ideological spectrum lies socialism.

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) _____.

Discuss the dynamics of the 2016 U.S. elections.

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

In a constitutional monarchy, _____.

National defense and domestic law enforcement:

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

Britain is an example of a democratic republic where the people are sovereign.

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?

Which of the following is true of the Magna Carta?

Before the 1950s and 1960s, _________ were individuals who feared that government activity might personally cost them wealth or power. A) movement conservatives B) liberalists C) majoritarians D) economic conservatives

_____ is defined as an ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.

Which of the following statements is true of an autocracy?

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

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters