Politics Test 1

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1. Governmental compromise and decision making; the process by which the people resolve conflicts, decide who shall govern and what policies shall be adopted

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Politics

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An ‘organization extending to all society, which can legitimately use force to carry out decisions’; the procedures and institutions by which people resolve conflicts and govern themselves

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Government

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3. Government by the people; a governmental system in which ‘the people’ hold the power (as opposed to power held by one person or a few people)

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Democracy

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4. A ‘social contract’ is agreement among people to allow themselves to be governed in return for

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Protection ; Services

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Widespread acceptance (by people) of something as right or binding

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Legitimacy

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Legitimate or accepted power; citizens accept government authority and comply with laws.

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Authority

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7. The authority of people or groups to control public policy is called

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Power

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There are several ‘generally accepted ideals’ or ‘basic principles’ a government. must have to be considered a democracy; which if these are some of them?

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a) Government respect for human dignity
b) Free and open elections, with widespread participation
c) Equality before law for all
d) Government established by constitution.

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The basic law or document which established the structure and limitations of a government is

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Constitution

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10. The current holder (elected official) of a political office:

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Incumbent

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11. People (voters) served by a particular elected official (incumbent); those who can or do vote for a particular official; an electoral district for all the voters in a district:

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Constituents

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The idea or concept that all individuals are equal in their moral worth is called:

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Equality

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13. ‘No higher political authority’ exists or rules; ultimate authority to rule in a given geographical area; in USA , the states and national government each have ‘sovereign powers’

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Sovereignty

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14. The final result of government action; the decision by government to follow a given course of action:

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Public Policy

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15. The principle that individual and group differences should be respected and are a source of national strength:

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Diversity

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16. The ‘collective legal procedures’ essential to the guarantee of fairness before a government can take life liberty or property is

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Due Process of Law

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17. Those things we think are good and those we think are true

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Value-beliefs

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18. The concept that ultimate political authority is based in the will of the people

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Popular Sovereignty

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19. Some ‘basic principles of democracy’are

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a) The government established by Constitution
b) Government must protect fundamental rights of all people
c) Constitution is ‘Supreme law’ of the nation
d) Government provides freedom and equality for all citizens

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43. Government where those who exercise power do so as a result of winery free and frequent elections and are subject to recognized, enforceable limits in their power is called.

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Constitutional Democracy

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44. The concept that the constitution is the basic law government of laws, not of men “rule of laws”

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Constitutionalism

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22. The idea that people (individuals) should take the initiative to be self-sufficient and accumulate wealth

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Individualism

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23. The principle that individuals should be free to think and act as they please as long as they do not infringe unreasonably upon the rights and freedoms of others

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Liberty

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24. American ‘core ideals’

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a) Liberty
b) Equality
c) diversity & unity
d) Individualism

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25. A consistent pattern of value and beliefs about the political system

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Ideology

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26. What was the first US Constitution?

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The Articles of Confederation

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27. How long did the Articles of Confederation last?

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10 years

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28. The current Constitution of the United States was adapted in what year?

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1787

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29. Our government has served basic purposes listed in the Preamble to this Constitution

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a) establish justice
b) provide for common defense
c) insure domestic tranquility
d) promote the general welfare

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30. A government that derives its power ‘indirectly’ from the people, who elect representatives to govern is called

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a) A representative democracy
b) A republic

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31. Which branch of government did the Framers of the Constitution of 1787 intend to be dominant?

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Legislative Branch

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32. What did the Framers intend the primary role of the president to be?

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Implement Laws

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33. Which below were among the things/ideas the Framers of the Constitution of 1787 had in common

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a) Higher education

b) Nationalism

c) Wealth

d) Belief in limited government

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34. The ‘Supremacy Clause’ at Article VI of the United States Constitution establishes who or what as the ‘Supreme power’ in USA

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United States Constitution and national laws

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35. Which of the following are ‘basic principles of the Constitution of 1781:

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a) Federalism
b) Limited government
c) Checks and balances
d) Separation of powers

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36. The authority of the Supreme Court to review laws passed by Congress and the states, and the actions of the Executive branch for constitutionality, is called:

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Judicial Review

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37. Amendments to the United States Constitution can be put into laws solely by 2/3s majority of both houses of Congress and signature by the President. T of F

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False

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38. Form of ‘shared’ power between national/federal and state governments where both have ‘sovereign’ powers (versus ‘unitary’ government or confederation’):

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Ferderalism

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39. Article 1 of the Constitution itemizes the powers specifically granted to the national government; etc. Which of the following are items used for these powers:

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a) delegated
b) specified
c) enumerated
d) expressed

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40. An economic system based on free enterprise and individualism’ with little government interference is

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Capitalism

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62. How did Framers resolve their conflict over the type of Congress?

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Bicameralism

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42. A people’s predominant values, beliefs, attitudes, ideals and evaluations of the political system of the country, and the role of the people in it

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Political Culture

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43. What concept do Americans seem to value more than any other?

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Individual liberty

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30. The theory of power that says the government is actually controlled by a small group of wealthy elite.

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Elite theory

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45. Process by which political culture is passed on through generations

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Political Socialization

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46. What was the primary reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

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Too weak/ economic reasons

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47. What are the two major ‘political ideologies’ in the United States ?

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Liberal and Conservative

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50. How did the framers of the Constitution Compromise on the slavery issue?

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3/5s Compromise

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51. Division of political powers so one branch cannot dominate government:

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Separation of Powers

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52. How did the framers of the Constitution resolve their disagreement over who would vote for representatives in the new Congress:

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Left it to the states

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53. Which Article of the U.S. Constitution of 1787 address the powers of Congress:

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Article 1

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54. Basic purpose of the Bill of Rights

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List of our rights; part of the compromise of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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55. Four ‘constitutional pillars’ that increased powers for the federal government?

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a) Supremacy Clause
b) War powers
c) Commerce Clause
d) Industrial Revolution

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56. Several other things also increased power of the national government; which are among them?

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a) FDR’s New Deal
b) Civil War and 14th Amendment
c) Supreme Court interpretations
d) Industrial Revolution and increased international trade

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57. What historical event changed the economic thinking of most Americans?

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The Great Depression

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58. All those powers not specifically designated to the federal government which the 10th amendment gives to the states:

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Reserved Powers

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59. Powers exercised by both state and federal governments are called:

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Concurrent

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60. The rights of individuals considered to be inherent in ‘natural law’ ; not granted by government, but the ‘natural rights’ of people simply because they are human begins:

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Inalienable Rights

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1.Modern politics often has a direct link to event in Texas History T or F

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TRUE

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Myths about Texas are stories that virtually have no impact on Texas politics

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False

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1.First Europeans were the?

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Spanish

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1.Mission system has been successful for Spain and Cathloic Church brought thousands of Spaniards to Texas.

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False

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The Father of Texas is?

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Stephen F. Austin

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The first president of Republic of Texas was?

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Sam Houston

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1.How long was Texas an independent republic?

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Almost 10 years

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1.Texas became the 28th state in?

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1845

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Since Texas outside the war zone, the Civil War did not affect Texas very much.

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False

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1.How long did the ‘cow-boy trial drive era’ last in Texas

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About 25 years in the late 1800s

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15. How has the power of the federal government changed over the past 200 years?

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Increased a great deal

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25. Our government has 5 basic purposes, as listed in the Preamble of the Constitution:

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Insure universal democracy

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26. Which of these are generally accepted ideals or basic principles a government must have to be considered a democracy?

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Free and open elections
Decisions by majority
Universal suffrage
Respect for minority

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31. Which are considered political in situations in the USA?

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Political parties
Mass media
Federal bureaucracy
Congress
Special interest group

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32. The doctrine that says government may not deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law is?

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Rule of law

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33. Concept which says government does not have unrestricted authority over people is?

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Limited government

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34. In the US federal system which government retains sovereign powers?

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Both state and national

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36. Which group general believes the government should take care of problem in society?

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Liberal

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37. Who generally believe individuals should take care of problems themselves without government?

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Conservatives

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38. In what document do we find the words “we hold more truth to be self-evident that all men are created equal?

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Declaration of independent

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45. A state of peace and security one of the very oldest purposes of government?

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Order

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46. The right of all of most people to vote for elected officials

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Universal suffrage

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47. Those things people think are good and those things people think are true

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Values, Beliefs

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49. The theory of power that says essentially the majority of people actually control government decision.

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Majoritarian theory

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50. Which is not one of the freedoms listed in the 1st Amendment to the constitution of 1787?

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Suffrage (vote)

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51. The 1st 10 Amendments of the US constitution are called ?

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Bill of rights

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51. The 1st 10 Amendments of the US constitution are called

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Bill of rights

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52. Collectively, we call organizations or groups that significantly influence public policy?

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Political institutions

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53. The elected officials who fulfill the tasks of operation of the government:

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Politicians

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A government which exercises complete power over society is called:

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Totalitarian

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55. A government which controls major industries, communications, health care, and transportation?

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Socialist

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56. What we generally accept as meaning to be governed?

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Regulated
Restricted
Taxed
Punished

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57. They serve as boundaries for action what Americans will accept as reasonable or not:

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Ideals

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58. The concept that says ‘the people’ are the ultimate source of government authority:

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Self government

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60. A political system represented by 2 political parties such as we have in USA?

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Bi-partisan

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63. Which of these are agents of political socialization?

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Family
Friends/peers
Media/TV
School/Teachers
Church

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65. Most Americans agree on the concept of equal opportunity but disagree on equality of results:

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True

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66. What document begins with the words “Congress shall make no law…”

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Bill of Right (1st Amendment)

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74. In the USA, we generally associate the political left with which ideology

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Liberal