Question 1

The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a year in a nation are collectively referred to as

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A) gross domestic product (GDP). 
B) national debt. 
C) national deficit. 
D) laissez-faire economics. 
E) national surplus. 
A) gross domestic product (GDP). 
B) national debt. 
C) national deficit. 
D) laissez-faire economics. 
E) national surplus.

Question 2

The relationship between groups and the government in hyperpluralist theory is

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A) strong government and strong groups. 
B) weak groups and strong government. 
C) weak groups,strong elites,and weak government. 
D) strong groups and weak government. 
E) too few groups result in the creation of many governments. 
A) strong government and strong groups. 
B) weak groups and strong government. 
C) weak groups,strong elites,and weak government. 
D) strong groups and weak government. 
E) too few groups result in the creation of many governments.

Question 3

Identify two challenges to democracy in the contemporary United States.How and why are these challenges?

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Two challenges to democracy in the conte

Question 4

A law passed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are both examples of

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A) public policies. 
B) interest groups. 
C) red tape. 
D) exercises in public opinion. 
E) majoritarian politics. 
A) public policies. 
B) interest groups. 
C) red tape. 
D) exercises in public opinion. 
E) majoritarian politics.

Question 5

At the center of all theories of elite domination of politics is

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A) big business. 
B) the Congress. 
C) the nouveau riche. 
D) the Trilateral Commission. 
E) the president. 
A) big business. 
B) the Congress. 
C) the nouveau riche. 
D) the Trilateral Commission. 
E) the president.

Question 6

Compare and contrast the role of groups in pluralist theory and in hyperpluralist theory.In your opinion,which theory best reflects the role of groups in the U.S.?

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Pluralist theory and hyperpluralist theo

Question 7

When interests conflict,which they often do,no coalition may be strong enough to form a majority and establish policy-this can lead to a policy gridlock.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Despite their apparent political apathy,young Americans are among the most active volunteers in their communities.What is the difference,if any,between political participation and voluntarism? Are both forms of engagement equally important to a democracy? Why (or why not?)and how?

Accepted Answer

Political participation and voluntarism

Question 9

The closer the correspondence between representatives and their electoral majority,the closer the approximation of democracy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pluralism is a political philosophy supporting the rights of average citizens in their struggle against privileged elites.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The condition occurring when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy is called

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A) divided government. 
B) hyperpluralism. 
C) policy gridlock. 
D) separation of powers. 
E) federalism. 
A) divided government. 
B) hyperpluralism. 
C) policy gridlock. 
D) separation of powers. 
E) federalism.

Question 12

______ is the process by which policy comes into being and evolves over time.

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A) Democracy 
B) The policymaking system 
C) A constellation 
D) The bureaucracy 
E) Government 
A) Democracy 
B) The policymaking system 
C) A constellation 
D) The bureaucracy 
E) Government

Question 13

Most public policies are made by a single policymaking institution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hyperpluralists believe that government gives in to too many interest and single-issue groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the challenges and opportunities that emergent communication technologies present for political participation.

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Emergent communication technologies pres

Question 16

What is Harold Laswell's definition of politics? To what extent do you agree with this definition?

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Harold Laswell's definition of politics

Question 17

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) Compared to most other economically developed nations,the U.S. devotes a smaller percentage of its resources to government. 
B) The United States,more than Western European democracies,displays a preference for free markets. 
C) The U.S.,more than Western European democracies,displays a preference for limited government. 
D) The United States,more than Western European democracies,displays a preference for more generous social welfare benefits. 
E) All of these are false. 
A) Compared to most other economically developed nations,the U.S. devotes a smaller percentage of its resources to government. 
B) The United States,more than Western European democracies,displays a preference for free markets. 
C) The U.S.,more than Western European democracies,displays a preference for limited government. 
D) The United States,more than Western European democracies,displays a preference for more generous social welfare benefits. 
E) All of these are false.

Question 18

What is the role of wealth in pluralist theory vs.elite theory? Which do you find most convincingly portrays the reality of contemporary United States politics and why?

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In pluralist theory, wealth plays a less

Question 19

Americans are united by a shared religion and ancestry.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There is a significant gap between the young (under the age of 25)and the elderly (over the age of 65)on measures of political interest,knowledge,and participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a year in a nation are collectively referred to as

The relationship between groups and the government in hyperpluralist theory is

Identify two challenges to democracy in the contemporary United States.How and why are these challenges?

A law passed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are both examples of

At the center of all theories of elite domination of politics is

Compare and contrast the role of groups in pluralist theory and in hyperpluralist theory.In your opinion,which theory best reflects the role of groups in the U.S.?

When interests conflict,which they often do,no coalition may be strong enough to form a majority and establish policy-this can lead to a policy gridlock.

Despite their apparent political apathy,young Americans are among the most active volunteers in their communities.What is the difference,if any,between political participation and voluntarism? Are both forms of engagement equally important to a democracy? Why (or why not?)and how?

The closer the correspondence between representatives and their electoral majority,the closer the approximation of democracy.

Pluralism is a political philosophy supporting the rights of average citizens in their struggle against privileged elites.

The condition occurring when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy is called

______ is the process by which policy comes into being and evolves over time.

Most public policies are made by a single policymaking institution.

Hyperpluralists believe that government gives in to too many interest and single-issue groups.

List the challenges and opportunities that emergent communication technologies present for political participation.

What is Harold Laswell's definition of politics? To what extent do you agree with this definition?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

What is the role of wealth in pluralist theory vs.elite theory? Which do you find most convincingly portrays the reality of contemporary United States politics and why?

Americans are united by a shared religion and ancestry.

There is a significant gap between the young (under the age of 25)and the elderly (over the age of 65)on measures of political interest,knowledge,and participation.

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

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Exam 1: Introducing Government in America

The sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a year in a nation are collectively referred to as

The relationship between groups and the government in hyperpluralist theory is

Identify two challenges to democracy in the contemporary United States.How and why are these challenges?

A law passed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are both examples of

At the center of all theories of elite domination of politics is

Compare and contrast the role of groups in pluralist theory and in hyperpluralist theory.In your opinion,which theory best reflects the role of groups in the U.S.?

When interests conflict,which they often do,no coalition may be strong enough to form a majority and establish policy-this can lead to a policy gridlock.

Despite their apparent political apathy,young Americans are among the most active volunteers in their communities.What is the difference,if any,between political participation and voluntarism? Are both forms of engagement equally important to a democracy? Why (or why not?)and how?

The closer the correspondence between representatives and their electoral majority,the closer the approximation of democracy.

Pluralism is a political philosophy supporting the rights of average citizens in their struggle against privileged elites.

The condition occurring when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy is called

______ is the process by which policy comes into being and evolves over time.

Most public policies are made by a single policymaking institution.

Hyperpluralists believe that government gives in to too many interest and single-issue groups.

List the challenges and opportunities that emergent communication technologies present for political participation.

What is Harold Laswell's definition of politics? To what extent do you agree with this definition?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

What is the role of wealth in pluralist theory vs.elite theory? Which do you find most convincingly portrays the reality of contemporary United States politics and why?

Americans are united by a shared religion and ancestry.

There is a significant gap between the young (under the age of 25)and the elderly (over the age of 65)on measures of political interest,knowledge,and participation.

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

Filters