1: American Government: Roots, Context, and Culture Flashcards
(45 cards)
Why did the earliest European settlers come to Virginia?
for economic gain
Which was founded as a Catholic colony?
Maryland
Which of the following accurately describes the indigenous peoples who lived in the United States prior to the arrival of the first colonists?
They had varied political systems.
Which of the following best describes Pennsylvania settlers?
a diverse lot of persecuted Europeans
Which of the following is the source of power in the American system?
the people
Which document entitles people in the United States to a trial by jury?
the Bill of Rights
Which of the following is an example of how the government ensures domestic tranquility?
police departments
Which of the following is an example of how the government promotes the general welfare?
health care
What is the relationship between a democracy and a republic?
A republic is a type of democracy that relies on elected representatives.
What is the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the United States?
Asian Americans
Which of the following is true about the views much of the South holds about government in the United States?
Power should be returned to the states.
Early colonial settlers mostly considered themselves to be ______.
Christian
Where is the Republican Party most likely to have support?
Rural areas
Since World War II, the size of American families has declined considerably. The major factors to explain this decline are?
ageing American population and declining marriage rates
Which is often defined as the study of who gets what, when, and how?
politics
Which of the following is the ideal of a happy and successful life?
the American dream
Why do many Americans fail to credit the government for things it does well?
Many Americans lack faith in U.S. political institutions.
Which best describes government in the first 150 years of the history of the U.S.?
Federal government’s responsibilities were small; states’ government responsibilities were powerful.
Which of the following best describes the U.S. political system as envisioned by the Framers?
republic
What is the second most common ethnic or racial group in the United States?
Hispanics
Which of the following policies are younger voters more likely to support than older voters?
new schools
Which of the following is true about American families today as compared to the 1950s?
Americans are having fewer children.
Which of the following is true about how the national government has changed over the course of our nation’s history?
It has taken on more responsibilities.
Which of these factors contributes to citizens feeling far removed from the national government and their elected representatives?
population growth
