Question 1

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to urbanization in America early in this century?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increased need for agricultural workers 
B)  industrialization 
C)  massive federal and state road building programs 
D)  increased tax burdens in rural areas 
E)  decrease in power of political parties 
A)  an increased need for agricultural workers 
B)  industrialization 
C)  massive federal and state road building programs 
D)  increased tax burdens in rural areas 
E)  decrease in power of political parties

Question 2

Which of the following statements counter the claim that America society lives up to the promise of equal opportunity and access to government?

Accepted Answer

A)  The economic system of the United States, while incredibly productive, distributes wealth and income in a highly unequal way, leaving the very few at the top with the lion's share. 
B)  Economic growth is raising the living standards of the population. 
C)  American society is open, diverse, and filled with opportunity for those who are ambitious and hard working. 
D)  Americans can shape their own lives. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  The economic system of the United States, while incredibly productive, distributes wealth and income in a highly unequal way, leaving the very few at the top with the lion's share. 
B)  Economic growth is raising the living standards of the population. 
C)  American society is open, diverse, and filled with opportunity for those who are ambitious and hard working. 
D)  Americans can shape their own lives. 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

In 2007, the United States was the largest population nation in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In chapter 4 of the textbook, the authors use a Gini coefficient to illustrate levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty. 
B)  economic growth. 
C)  inequality. 
D)  human rights violations. 
E)  democratization. 
A)  poverty. 
B)  economic growth. 
C)  inequality. 
D)  human rights violations. 
E)  democratization.

Question 5

What impact did industrialization have on population shifts in American society?

Accepted Answer

Industrialization had a profound impact

Question 6

Immigration tends to undermine the culture of the United States, by confusing citizens and new-comers as to what is really "American".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The authors of your textbook ask: is America becoming more unequal? What do they mean by this? Please explain. Do you agree or disagree with the authors' assessment? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The authors of the textbook are likely r

Question 8

Which of these is NOT one of the four structural factors that are shaping today's political system in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in presidential powers 
B)  the threat of terrorism 
C)  the emergence of the United States as the world's single superpower 
D)  rapid technological change 
E)  changes in the demographics of the American population 
A)  changes in presidential powers 
B)  the threat of terrorism 
C)  the emergence of the United States as the world's single superpower 
D)  rapid technological change 
E)  changes in the demographics of the American population

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of the American standard of living?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proportion of American families living in poverty has increased significantly since 1980. 
B)  Income inequality is high in the United States when compared to other Western democratic nations. 
C)  Inequality in income and wealth is high in the United States and is becoming more pronounced. 
D)  The United States enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  The proportion of American families living in poverty has increased significantly since 1980. 
B)  Income inequality is high in the United States when compared to other Western democratic nations. 
C)  Inequality in income and wealth is high in the United States and is becoming more pronounced. 
D)  The United States enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world. 
E)  all of the above

Question 10

Growth in ______ jobs is one of the ways that the United States has been able to stay ahead of losses in other areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  white-collar 
B)  agricultural 
C)  manufacturing 
D)  union 
E)  overseas 
A)  white-collar 
B)  agricultural 
C)  manufacturing 
D)  union 
E)  overseas

Question 11

The immigration rate (new immigrants as a proportion of the population) is

Accepted Answer

A)  lower than it has been throughout much of our history. 
B)  higher than it has ever been. 
C)  hard to calculate, as the number of illegal immigrants is so high. 
D)  quite stable as different immigrant groups enter and leave the United States. 
E)  less important as globalization pays for the significant number of illegal immigrants. 
A)  lower than it has been throughout much of our history. 
B)  higher than it has ever been. 
C)  hard to calculate, as the number of illegal immigrants is so high. 
D)  quite stable as different immigrant groups enter and leave the United States. 
E)  less important as globalization pays for the significant number of illegal immigrants.

Question 12

Americans' belief in individual "rights" is the belief that in the good society,

Accepted Answer

A)  government leaves people alone in their private pursuits. 
B)  government involves itself in peoples' lives only in times of national crisis. 
C)  government is always looking out for its peoples' welfare. 
D)  government is not generally involved in most peoples' lives, except in terms of the economy. 
E)  government decides which rights are to be honored and which are not. 
A)  government leaves people alone in their private pursuits. 
B)  government involves itself in peoples' lives only in times of national crisis. 
C)  government is always looking out for its peoples' welfare. 
D)  government is not generally involved in most peoples' lives, except in terms of the economy. 
E)  government decides which rights are to be honored and which are not.

Question 13

Nativist is another word for

Accepted Answer

A)  nationalism. 
B)  patriotism. 
C)  antiforeign. 
D)  proforeign. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  nationalism. 
B)  patriotism. 
C)  antiforeign. 
D)  proforeign. 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

Religious belief in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  has much more political significance than it does in other rich democracies. 
B)  is as common among conservatives as it is among liberals. 
C)  is less politically important now than in the past. 
D)  generally affects political beliefs only among Christians. 
E)  is a personal matter that affects politics only indirectly. 
A)  has much more political significance than it does in other rich democracies. 
B)  is as common among conservatives as it is among liberals. 
C)  is less politically important now than in the past. 
D)  generally affects political beliefs only among Christians. 
E)  is a personal matter that affects politics only indirectly.

Question 15

Which of the following is considered by the authors of your text as core beliefs of the American people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Widely-held religious beliefs. 
B)  Belief in individualism 
C)  Support of populism 
D)  Faith in private property and private enterprise. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Widely-held religious beliefs. 
B)  Belief in individualism 
C)  Support of populism 
D)  Faith in private property and private enterprise. 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

What is meant by the phrase the "angry middle class"?

Accepted Answer

Figures on declining wages and salaries

Question 17

Population movements to the South and West over the last 20 years can mostly be traced to

Accepted Answer

A)  the increasing profits of heavy manufacturing. 
B)  companies that have moved their plants to pro-union states. 
C)  government defense spending in the East and Midwest. 
D)  new jobs in those regions. 
E)  influx in agricultural jobs. 
A)  the increasing profits of heavy manufacturing. 
B)  companies that have moved their plants to pro-union states. 
C)  government defense spending in the East and Midwest. 
D)  new jobs in those regions. 
E)  influx in agricultural jobs.

Question 18

Which of the following statements support that America society lives up to the promise of equal opportunity and access to government?

Accepted Answer

A)  The economic system of the United States, while incredibly productive, distributes wealth and income in a highly unequal way, leaving the very few at the top with the lion's share. 
B)  There exist substantial inequalities in political power and influence among different income and wealth groups. 
C)  American society is open, diverse, and filled with opportunity for those who are ambitious and hard working. 
D)  American political culture celebrates an extreme form of individualism and antigovernment sentiments. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  The economic system of the United States, while incredibly productive, distributes wealth and income in a highly unequal way, leaving the very few at the top with the lion's share. 
B)  There exist substantial inequalities in political power and influence among different income and wealth groups. 
C)  American society is open, diverse, and filled with opportunity for those who are ambitious and hard working. 
D)  American political culture celebrates an extreme form of individualism and antigovernment sentiments. 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Discuss the economic, and potential political effects of the newly dynamic American economy.

Accepted Answer

The newly dynamic American economy has t

Question 20

Consequences of the shift of population bases since 1950 include

Accepted Answer

A)  the Democratic party has been strengthened as the population has shifted from the Rust Belt states to the Sun Belt states. 
B)  central cities find it increasingly difficult to provide the level and quality of public services that they once provided. 
C)  the northeastern section of the country has grown at a disproportionate rate as people have left the South in search of employment. 
D)  the inner cities have gained political influence with the influx of population from rural areas. 
E)  rural populations have gained political influence as the expense of the suburbs. 
A)  the Democratic party has been strengthened as the population has shifted from the Rust Belt states to the Sun Belt states. 
B)  central cities find it increasingly difficult to provide the level and quality of public services that they once provided. 
C)  the northeastern section of the country has grown at a disproportionate rate as people have left the South in search of employment. 
D)  the inner cities have gained political influence with the influx of population from rural areas. 
E)  rural populations have gained political influence as the expense of the suburbs.

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to urbanization in America early in this century?

Which of the following statements counter the claim that America society lives up to the promise of equal opportunity and access to government?

In 2007, the United States was the largest population nation in the world.

In chapter 4 of the textbook, the authors use a Gini coefficient to illustrate levels of

What impact did industrialization have on population shifts in American society?

Immigration tends to undermine the culture of the United States, by confusing citizens and new-comers as to what is really "American".

The authors of your textbook ask: is America becoming more unequal? What do they mean by this? Please explain. Do you agree or disagree with the authors' assessment? Why or why not?

Which of these is NOT one of the four structural factors that are shaping today's political system in the United States?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the American standard of living?

Growth in ______ jobs is one of the ways that the United States has been able to stay ahead of losses in other areas.

The immigration rate (new immigrants as a proportion of the population) is

Americans' belief in individual "rights" is the belief that in the good society,

Nativist is another word for

Religious belief in the United States

Which of the following is considered by the authors of your text as core beliefs of the American people?

What is meant by the phrase the "angry middle class"?

Population movements to the South and West over the last 20 years can mostly be traced to

Which of the following statements support that America society lives up to the promise of equal opportunity and access to government?

Discuss the economic, and potential political effects of the newly dynamic American economy.

Consequences of the shift of population bases since 1950 include

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 4: Structural Foundations of the American Government

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to urbanization in America early in this century?

Which of the following statements counter the claim that America society lives up to the promise of equal opportunity and access to government?

In 2007, the United States was the largest population nation in the world.

In chapter 4 of the textbook, the authors use a Gini coefficient to illustrate levels of

What impact did industrialization have on population shifts in American society?

Immigration tends to undermine the culture of the United States, by confusing citizens and new-comers as to what is really "American".

The authors of your textbook ask: is America becoming more unequal? What do they mean by this? Please explain. Do you agree or disagree with the authors' assessment? Why or why not?

Which of these is NOT one of the four structural factors that are shaping today's political system in the United States?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the American standard of living?

Growth in ______ jobs is one of the ways that the United States has been able to stay ahead of losses in other areas.

The immigration rate (new immigrants as a proportion of the population) is

Americans' belief in individual "rights" is the belief that in the good society,

Nativist is another word for

Religious belief in the United States

Which of the following is considered by the authors of your text as core beliefs of the American people?

What is meant by the phrase the "angry middle class"?

Population movements to the South and West over the last 20 years can mostly be traced to

Which of the following statements support that America society lives up to the promise of equal opportunity and access to government?

Discuss the economic, and potential political effects of the newly dynamic American economy.

Consequences of the shift of population bases since 1950 include

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters