Chapter 1 Flashcards
Political efficacy is the belief that
One can influence what govt. does
Americans’ trust in their government
Increased immediately following September 11,2001, but declined shortly thereafter.
Generally speaking,
Know very little about current political issues but are able to identify some high- profile political leaders.
What is digital citizenship
The ability to participate in society online.
What is the basis difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?
The number of people who control governing decisions.
When the government is formally limited in what it can control and how it controls it, this is known as
Constitutional government
Although not present at the national level, a number of states and cities permit citizens to vote directly on laws and policies. What is this form of rule called?
Direct democracy.
Pluralism is a theory that says
All interests in a society should be free to compete for influence over governmental decisions
The percentage of foreign born individuals living in the United States
Has increased significantly since reaching its low point in 1970.
As a percentage of the total population in the United States, which age group has increased the most dramatically from 1900 to 2010?
The elderly
Which of the following is not related to the American conception of liberty?
A. Freedom of speech B. Economic freedom C. Freedom of religion D. Freedom of assembly E. All of the above are related to liberty
E. Is the right answer. (All of them are related to liberty. )
The principle of political equality can be best summed up as
” equality of opportunity “
Which of the following is an important principle of American democracy?
A. Popular sovereignty B. Majority rule C.limited government D. Minority rights E. All of the above are important principles of American democracy.
E. Is the correct answer. ( all of the above)
Which of the following is not part of American political culture?
Belief in equality of results.
Which of the following restrictions on voting have been repealed over the last 200 years in the U.S?
Property, gender, and race.
