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Chapter 1 - The Democratic Republic Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1.In 2008, the United States faced the worst _______ crisis in 80 years.
- environmental
- national defense
- economic
- international relations
- elections fraud
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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TOPICS: The Proper Size of Government
2.Politics is
- the struggle over power or influence within organizations or informal groups.
- becoming an increasingly low-stakes game.
- a type of antisocial behavior by individuals.
- fundamentally irrelevant.
- the equitable distribution of power among organizations or informal groups.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2
TOPICS: Politics and Government
3.Harold Lasswell defined politics as
- a necessary evil.
- the way conflict in society is perpetuated.
- who gets what, when, and how.
- promoting equality among citizens.
- a system for guiding individuals’ decision-making.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2
TOPICS: Politics and Government
4.An institution can best be defined as
- a religious organization.
- an ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.
- any organized group.
- a democratic government.
- part of an interest group.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2
TOPICS: Politics and Government
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- Government can be defined as
- an institution within which decisions are made that resolve conflicts.
- a figurehead institution with little actual authority.
- any club that sets up a platform.
- the same in most countries.
- a concept with a universally accepted interpretation.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2
TOPICS: Politics and Government
- One of the original purposes of government is
- maintaining security or order.
- ensuring liberty or freedom.
- promoting equality among citizens.
- promoting economic development.
- promoting development of cultural capital.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2
TOPICS: Why Is Government Necessary?
- Which of the following most accurately describes the Somali government?
- The Taliban were recently voted into office by the people.
- The current government has gained complete control over the country.
- The government has provided exceptional personal security for its citizens.
- The government has survived only because of the assistance provided by the U.S. and its allies.
- The issue of corruption has finally been effectively controlled by the government.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 2
TOPICS: Why Is Government Necessary?
- A complete collapse of order and security is
- a disturbingly common event.
- actually an uncommon event.
- much more common than the reverse—too much government control.
- a part of every nation’s political development.
- a problem usually confined to highly urbanized countries.
ANSWER: b
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TOPICS: Limiting Government Power
- Liberty can be defined as
- freedom of individuals to do whatever they want.
- freedom of individuals to own and control property.
- the greatest freedom of the individual consistent with the freedom of other individuals.
- incompatible with government.
- a uniquely American value.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 3
TOPICS: Limiting Government Power
- Governments have authority
- when they are first organized.
- when they are popular.
- when they are internationally recognized.
- when they have the right and power to enforce their decisions.
- when people choose to obey the laws they create.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 3
TOPICS: Authority and Legitimacy
- Legitimacy in government is
- the condition of having no government.
- only applicable to democratic governments.
- popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority.
- only needed in times of emergency.
- useful to control immigration.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 3
TOPICS: Authority and Legitimacy
- To say that authority is legitimate is to
- state the obvious.
- say that authority is broadly accepted.
- imply that the ruler has not always been perceived as the legal power.
- suggest that decisions are of little practical value.
- imply that those in power do not have the good of the public in mind when making important decisions.
ANSWER: b
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TOPICS: Authority and Legitimacy
- In 2011 in Egypt and Tunisia, regime change finally came when
- soldiers resorted to violence against demonstrators.
- the populace became more educated.
- international governments intervened.
- the rulers lost legitimacy.
- the rulers lost authority.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 3
TOPICS: Authority and Legitimacy
- Totalitarianism as a concept means
- that every aspect of political, social, and economic life is controlled by the government.
- the condition of having no government and no laws.
- that ultimate political authority is vested in the people.
- a limited republic where people elect officials to make decisions for them for a specific period of time.
- a unified government.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 4
TOPICS: Types of Government
- Authoritarianism differs from totalitarianism in that
- freedom of speech is allowed.
- the leaders may be voted out of office.
- it is considered a legitimate form of government.
- only the government itself is fully controlled by the ruler.
- all aspects of political, social, and economic life are controlled by the ruler.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 4
TOPICS: Types of Government
- Aristocracy means rule by
- the majority.
- the “best.”
- the “few.”
- those who can read and write.
- religious leaders.
ANSWER: b
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