Political Science Ch. 1 Flashcards
Political efficacy is the belief that
One can influence what government does
Americans’ trust in their government
Has declined significantly since the 1960’s.
According to the author, good citizenship requires
Political knowledge and political engagement.
What is digital citizenship?
The ability to participate in society online.
What is the difference between a totalitarian government and an authoritarian one?
In an authoritarian government, certain social institutions may restrain the power of the government.
In a constitutional government
Formal and effective limits are placed on the power of government.
Although not present at the national level, a number of states and cities permit citizens to vote directly on law and policies. What is this form of rule called?
Direct democracy.
The percentage of foreign born individuals living in the United States
Has increased significantly since reaching its low point in 1970.
Since 1900, which of the following groups has increased as a. Percentage of the overall population in the United States?
Black, Hispanic and Asian.
As a percentage of the total population in the United States, which age group has increased most dramatically from 1900 to 2010?
The elderly.
What percentage of Americans live in urban areas today?
About 80 percent.
Which of the following is not related to the American conception of Liberty?
All of the above are related to liberty.
Which of the following is not part of the core value of the American political system?
Belief in equality of results.
The principle of political equality can be best summed up as
“One person, one vote.”
Authoritarian government
A system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limit but may nevertheless be restrained by the power of other social institutions.
Citizenship
Informed and active membership in a political community.
Constitutional government
A system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of the government.
Democracy
A system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process, usually through the election of key public officials
Direct democracy
A system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies.
Equality of opportunity
A widely shared American ideal that all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential.
Government
Institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled.
Laissez-faire capitalism
An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference.
Liberty
Freedom from government control.
Limited government
A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
Majority rule/minority rights
The democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters but protects the interests of the minority.
Political equality
The right to participate in politics equally asked on the principle of “one person, one vote.”
Popular sovereignty
A principle of democracy in which political authority rests ultimately in the hands of the people.
Political efficacy
The ability to influence government and politics.
Totalitarian government
A system of rule in which the government recognizes no formal limits on its power and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that might challenge it.