Political Science Chapter 1
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Review quiz of the first chapter of American Government and Politics Today 2009-2010 Edition
- 1.
- A.
The greatest freedom of individuals that is consistent with the freedom of other individuals in the society.
- B.
A state of peace and security. Maintaining order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal activity is the oldest purpose of government.
- C.
The struggle over power or influence within organizations or informal groups that can grant or withhold benefits.
- D.
The principle that the powers of government should be limited, usually by institutional checks.
- 2.An ongoing organization that performs certain functions for the society is a:
- A.
Limited Government
- B.
Institution
- C.
Legitimacy
- D.
Representative Democracy
- 3.Government is:
- A.
The institution in which decisions are made that resolve conflicts or allocate benefits and privileges. It is unique because it has ultimate authority within society.
- B.
The concept that ultimate political authority is based on the will of the people
- C.
Rule by the "best"; in reality, rule by an upper class
- D.
As a political value, the idea that all people are of equal worth
- 4.
- A.
A procedure allowing the people to vote to dismiss an elected official from state office before his or her term has expired.
- B.
The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the political process held by a community or nation.
- C.
A form of government that controls all aspects of the political and social life of a nation.
- D.
A state of peace and security. Maintaining order by protecting members of a society from violence and criminal activity is the oldest purpose of government.
- 5.What is liberty?
- A.
Popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority.
- B.
The greatest freedom of individuals that is consistent with the freedom of other individuals in the society.
- C.
The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the political process held by a community or nation.
- D.
A comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and about the role of an institution or government
- 6.The right and power of a government or other entity to enforce it's decisions and compel obedience is:
- A.
Legitimacy
- B.
Universal Suffrage
- C.
Authority
- D.
Dominant Culture
- 7.
- A.
Popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority.
- B.
Anything that is or may be subject to ownership. As conceived by the political philosopher John Locke, the right to property is a natural right superior to human laws (laws made by government).
- C.
An ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.
- D.
A theory that views politics as a conflict among interest groups. Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise.
- 8.A form of government that contains all aspects of the political and social life of a nation is:
- A.
Totalitarian Regime
- B.
Institution
- C.
Elite Theory
- D.
Authority
- 9.Authoritarianism is a:
- A.
Rule by the few in their own interest.
- B.
A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment.
- C.
A comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and about the role of an institution or government.
- D.
A type or regime in which only the government if fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under the government's control.
- 10.What is an aristocracy?
- A.
Rule by the "best"; in reality, rule by an upper class
- B.
A theory that views politics as a conflict among interest groups. Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise.
- C.
A set of beliefs that includes a limited role for the national government in helping individuals, support for traditional values and lifestyles, and a cautious response to change.
- D.
A type of regime in which only the government is fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under the government's control.
- 11.Rule by the few in their own interests is:
- A.
Authority
- B.
Dominant Culture
- C.
Oligarchy
- D.
Majority Rule
- 12.A system of government in which political authority is vested in the people. Derived from the greek words demos ("the people") and kratos ("authority").
- A.
Totalitarian Regime
- B.
Direct Democracy
- C.
Democracy
- D.
Authority
- 13.Anarchy is:
- A.
The absence of any form of government or political authority.
- B.
A political ideology based on skepticism or opposition toward almost all government activities.
- C.
The concept that ultimate political authority is based on the will of the people.
- D.
The right and power of a government or other entity to enforce its decisions and compel obedience.
- 14.Choose the selection that beside describes direct democracy:
- A.
As a political value, the idea that all people are of equal worth
- B.
A system of government in which political decisions are made by the people directly, rather then by their elected representatives; probably attained most easily in small political communities.
- C.
A form of government that controls all aspects of the political and social life of a nation.
- D.
A system of government in which political authority is vested in the people. Derived from the greek words demos ("the people") and kratos ("authority").
- 15.A governmental body primarily responsible for the making of laws is:
- A.
Institution
- B.
Politics
- C.
Legislature
- D.
Authority
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