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American Fed Gov
American Fed Gov chapter 1 Review questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What goods are available to all without direct payment? | Public goods |
| In which form of government does a small group of elite people hold political power? | Oligarchy |
| What is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy? | The main difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy is that in a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to vote on laws on their behalf, while in a direct democracy, citizens vote on every issue themselves |
| The elite theory of government maintains that ________. | wealthy, politically powerful people control government, and government has no interest in meeting. the needs of ordinary people |
| According to the pluralist theory of government, ________. | government policy is formed as a result of the competition between groups with different goals and interests. |
| Give a good example of a tradeoff? | The government pleases environmental activists by preserving public lands but also pleases ranchers by allowing them to rent public lands for grazing purposes. |
| Supporting the actions of the Democratic Party simply because one identifies oneself as a member of that party is an example of ________. | Partisanship |
| When a person is asked a question about a political issue that person has little interest in and has not thought much about, the person’s answer will likely reflect ________. | latent preference |
| What kinds of people are most likely to become active in politics or community service? | Wealthier, older, more highly educated citizens are the most likely to become engaged. |
| What political activities can people engage in other than running for office? | People can pay attention to the news to be aware of important issues. They can contribute money to a campaign or attend a rally for a political candidate. They can write letters to Congress members and state and local politicians. They can vote. |
| What does government do for people? | Gov. seek to give economic prosperity for the nation, secure nat. borders, safety and welfare of citizens, benefits for their citizens (vary depending on type of gov.) Common benefits are education, health care, and infrastructure for transportation. |
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