No Citizen LEFT Behind -- Politician Accountability Test
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} In a democracy, the purpose of voting is to:
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Select competent, qualified people to advance our collective interests.
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Send a message to politicians based on events since the last election.
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Advance the positions and projects that will benefit me.
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Choose leaders who are likable and funny, have strong personalities, and can effectively communicate clear, simple messages.
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All of the above.
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This quiz, titled 'No Citizen Left Behind -- Politician Accountability Test,' explores key aspects of democracy, focusing on voting, candidate selection, and the purpose of taxes and justice systems. It assesses understanding of civic responsibilities and the effects of political decisions on society.
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} When selecting a candidate, which of these is the most important consideration:
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Intelligence
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Friendliness
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Sense of Humor
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Overall Charisma
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None of the above
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A. None of the aboveExplanation
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} What is the primary purpose of the criminal justice system:
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Control criminals
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Punish wrongdoing
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Limit and manage misbehavior
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Express our morals
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A. Limit and manage misbehaviorExplanation
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} Money spent on taxes is:
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A pool of wealth that we all own equally
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Typically wasted or misused
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A reduction in our standard of living
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A necessary evil
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A. A pool of wealth that we all own equallyExplanation
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} When voting on an issue, one should primarily consider:
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The overall effect on yourself
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The overall effect on yourself, your family, and your friends
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The overall effect on the entire community or society that is voting
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Noteworthy endorsements and the views of others
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A. The overall effect on the entire community or society that is votingExplanation
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} The Declaration of Independence:
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Grants certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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Is the legal foundation of the right to life movement
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Is the legal foundation of the bill of rights
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Is the law of the land
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Has no legal effect
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A. Has no legal effectExplanation
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} Progressive Taxation attempts to:
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Tax the rich to help the poor
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Redistribute income to a favored class
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Impose upon all citizens a comparable burden in funding our shared wealth
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Slow down the overall economy to achieve specific social objectives
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A. Impose upon all citizens a comparable burden in funding our shared wealthExplanation
Progressive taxation is a system where the tax rate increases as the income of an individual or business increases. The purpose of progressive taxation is to impose a comparable burden on all citizens in funding the shared wealth of a country. This means that individuals with higher incomes will pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes, while those with lower incomes will pay a lower percentage. The goal is to create a fair and equitable tax system that ensures everyone contributes to the funding of public goods and services.Rate this question:
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} Purpose of publc education is to:
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Prepare people to be good citizens and to fulfill their potential
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Prepare people to be good workers and earn a decent salary
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Prepare our country for global competition, especially in math, science, and engineering
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To keep kids safe while their parents work during the day
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A. Prepare people to be good citizens and to fulfill their potentialExplanation
The purpose of public education is to prepare individuals to be good citizens by teaching them the necessary knowledge and skills to actively participate in society. Additionally, it aims to help individuals fulfill their potential by providing them with opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. This answer emphasizes the broader goals of education beyond just economic or practical considerations, highlighting the importance of developing well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to their communities.Rate this question:
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} Countries with severe wealth inequalities typically experience:
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Increased entrepreneurship as a result of greater potential rewards
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Relatively high levels of public investment due to philanthropy
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Poverty, disease, shortened lifespans, increased crime, and political instability
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Rapid skills acquisition among workers due to greater incentives to achieve wealth
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A. Poverty, disease, shortened lifespans, increased crime, and political instabilityExplanation
Severe wealth inequalities in countries typically lead to poverty, disease, shortened lifespans, increased crime, and political instability. This is because when a small portion of the population holds a significant amount of wealth, it often leads to a lack of resources and opportunities for the majority of the population. This can result in higher levels of poverty and limited access to healthcare, leading to increased disease and shortened lifespans. Additionally, the lack of economic opportunities can drive individuals towards criminal activities, contributing to increased crime rates. The resulting social and economic disparities can also lead to political instability within the country.Rate this question:
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} The decision of individual countries to ratify the United Nations charter was analgous to:
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The decision of individual US States to ratify the Constitution
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The decision of individual voters to elect a president
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The decision of individual countries not to go to war
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The decision of a free person to allow himself to be arrested
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A. The decision of individual US States to ratify the ConstitutionExplanation
The correct answer is the decision of individual US States to ratify the Constitution. This analogy suggests that just as individual US States had to ratify the Constitution in order for it to be established and effective, individual countries had to ratify the United Nations charter for it to be recognized and implemented. Both situations involve a collective decision-making process by individual entities that ultimately leads to the establishment and functioning of a larger governing body or system.Rate this question:
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} Judges that make law based on their own interpretation of disputed legal provisions are:
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Legislating from the bench
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Violating their oath of office
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Usurping the responsibilities of the legislative branch
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Doing their job
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A. Doing their jobExplanation
Judges that make law based on their own interpretation of disputed legal provisions are doing their job. This means that judges have the responsibility to interpret and apply the law to resolve disputes. While they should not legislate from the bench or violate their oath of office, it is their duty to interpret the law and make decisions based on their understanding of it. This may involve interpreting disputed legal provisions and making decisions that have the effect of creating new law or setting legal precedent.Rate this question:
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} The statement "Only businesses create jobs; government has never created a single job," is:
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False, because the government directly employs politicians
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False, because the government directly owns certains businesses, like the post office
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False, because all economic enterprises create jobs to the same extent, whether they are funded privately or publicly
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True
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A. False, because all economic enterprises create jobs to the same extent, whether they are funded privately or publiclyExplanation
The correct answer is false because all economic enterprises create jobs to the same extent, whether they are funded privately or publicly. While it is true that the government directly employs politicians and owns certain businesses like the post office, this does not mean that only businesses create jobs. The government also creates jobs through public sector employment and by investing in infrastructure projects, education, healthcare, and other sectors that stimulate economic growth and job creation. Therefore, the statement that government has never created a single job is false.Rate this question:
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Public expenditures tend to advance the public interest more than private expenditures because:
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The government pays higher wages
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The government is required to use a transparent, open bidding process
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The government hiring is less likely to engage in illegal discrimination than a private enterprise
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The government project will result in something publicly owned instead of privately owned
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A. The government project will result in something publicly owned instead of privately ownedExplanation
Public expenditures tend to advance the public interest more than private expenditures because the government project will result in something publicly owned instead of privately owned. This means that the benefits and resources generated from the project will be accessible to the general public, rather than being limited to a specific group of individuals or a private entity. Public ownership ensures that the project serves the collective welfare and contributes to the overall development and well-being of society.Rate this question:
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} When spending public funds, we should favor the project that does the best job of:
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Helping poor people
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Eliminating income inequality
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Improving the community
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Providing jobs
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A. Improving the communityExplanation
The correct answer is "improving the community" because when spending public funds, the goal should be to benefit the overall community as a whole. While helping poor people and eliminating income inequality are important, improving the community encompasses a broader scope of benefits such as infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for all residents. Providing jobs is also important, but it is just one aspect of improving the community and should not be the sole focus when allocating public funds.Rate this question:
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li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} In determining whether to support building a bike trail for the community, the proper question is
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How would building a bike trail support the community
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Whether I or people I know would use the bike trial
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Whether I would benefit from having the bike trail
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Whether the bike trail would harm the environment
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A. How would building a bike trail support the communityExplanation
The proper question to ask when determining whether to support building a bike trail for the community is how would building a bike trail support the community. This question focuses on the potential benefits that the bike trail could bring to the community as a whole. It considers the positive impact that the bike trail could have on the community's health, transportation options, recreational opportunities, and overall quality of life. By asking this question, one can evaluate the potential value and importance of investing in a bike trail for the community.Rate this question:
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