Question 1

Constitutional democracies were often found throughout ancient Greece.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In general,Americans' trust in their government has ______ since the 1960's.

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A)   remained stable
B)   risen slightly
C)   risen sharply
D)   fallen slightly
E)   fallen sharply

Question 3

The demand that there be no taxation without representation is a good example of what political reform of the eighteenth century?

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A)   the decline of popular influence on government
B)   more popular influence on government
C)   the decline in citizenship
D)   the spread of autocracy
E)   greater attention to the economic effects of politics

Question 4

The most important thing for a citizen to possess is political knowledge.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In order to be a good citizen,it is most critical to possess:

Accepted Answer

A)   powerful friends
B)   money
C)   political knowledge
D)   strongly held convictions
E)   a college degree

Question 6

The first prerequisite to increasing political efficacy is:

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A)   increasing political knowledge
B)   decreasing political knowledge
C)   reducing political participation
D)   reducing trust in government
E)   reducing popular sovereignty

Question 7

The referendum is a form of direct democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The bourgeoisie sought to change which of the following institutions into instruments of political participation?

Accepted Answer

A)   monarchies
B)   universities
C)   independent judiciaries
D)   newspapers
E)   parliaments

Question 9

The key group in Europe that pushed for limited government was:

Accepted Answer

A)   the bourgeoisie
B)   the idiotes
C)   the citizens
D)   the poor
E)   the peasantry

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the changes in American society between 1900 and 2010 is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   There has been a decline in the percentage of Americans who identify themselves as Protestants.
B)   The average age of Americans has fallen.
C)   There has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who live in urban areas.
D)   The percentage of whites has decreased.
E)   There has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who identify as multiracial.

Question 11

Today,the federal government is:

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A)   nonexistent in the lives of most Americans
B)   a small institution that enacts a small number of programs touching on very few aspects of American life
C)   an enormous institution that enacts a large number of programs touching on nearly every aspect of American life
D)   an enormous institution that enacts a small number of programs touching on very few aspects of American life
E)   an enormous institution that is legally banned from regulating economic activities

Question 12

Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union are both examples of autocracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many of the most critical dilemmas of American politics involve conflicts over the way commonly held values are put into practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Throughout American history,the concept of liberty has been linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)   the idea of privacy
B)   the idea of limited government
C)   the idea of unlimited government
D)   the idea of economic equality
E)   the Articles of Confederation

Question 15

What are the three core values in American politics?

Accepted Answer

A)   liberty, equality, and democracy
B)   democracy, patriotism, and the rule of law
C)   equality, oligarchy, and free enterprise
D)   anarchy, equality, and patriotism
E)   socialism, oligarchy, and liberty

Question 16

To the Ancient Greeks,citizenship meant:

Accepted Answer

A)   voting
B)   holding office
C)   military service
D)   paying taxes
E)   participating in public affairs

Question 17

How is a decline in political efficacy likely to matter for the health of American democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is likely to lead to an increase in political participation and a renewed interest in political life.
B)   It is likely to lead to a decline in political participation and a withdrawal from political life.
C)   It is likely to lead to less dishonesty by elected representatives.
D)   It is likely to lead to more initiatives and ballot referenda.
E)   It is likely to lead to a stronger belief in the values of liberty and equality.

Question 18

Direct democracy is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   a state of continual revolution
B)   the system that allows people to vote by telephone or over the Internet
C)   a system that allows citizens to vote directly for laws and policies
D)   the competition between interest groups for governmental power
E)   a system that allows citizens to elect representatives who play a significant role in governmental decision making

Question 19

The existence of slavery in the United States is a good example of how:

Accepted Answer

A)   American values are not always reflected in practice
B)   Americans do not value liberty
C)   European ideals have influenced American political culture
D)   political needs are often placed above economic needs
E)   liberty requires popular sovereignty

Question 20

Political rights are a protection against:

Accepted Answer

A)   pluralism
B)   the tyranny of the majority
C)   the tyranny of the minority
D)   the equality of result
E)   socialism

Exam 1: Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The bourgeoisie sought to change which of the following institutions into instruments of political participation?

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Political rights are a protection against:

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Which of the following statements about the changes in American society between 1900 and 2010 is NOT true?

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Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union are both examples of autocracies.

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Constitutional democracies were often found throughout ancient Greece.

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Today,the federal government is:

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What are the three core values in American politics?

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How is a decline in political efficacy likely to matter for the health of American democracy?

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Throughout American history,the concept of liberty has been linked to:

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To the Ancient Greeks,citizenship meant:

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Direct democracy is best defined as:

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The demand that there be no taxation without representation is a good example of what political reform of the eighteenth century?

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In general,Americans' trust in their government has ______ since the 1960's.

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The existence of slavery in the United States is a good example of how:

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The referendum is a form of direct democracy.

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The first prerequisite to increasing political efficacy is:

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The most important thing for a citizen to possess is political knowledge.

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Many of the most critical dilemmas of American politics involve conflicts over the way commonly held values are put into practice.

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The key group in Europe that pushed for limited government was:

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In order to be a good citizen,it is most critical to possess:

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