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When have Americans typically been supportive of giving the national government power? (29-30)
Correct Answer(s)
-periods of war
-periods of economic downturn
Incorrect Answer(s)
-periods of peace
-periods of economic prosperity
-periods of war
-periods of economic downturn
Incorrect Answer(s)
-periods of peace
-periods of economic prosperity
Page 11. Summarize Americans' attitudes toward government.
Complete the following statement.
Complete the following statement.
As political efficacy and trust decrease, government decisions are made by a smaller group of people, which undermines the notion of government by the people.
Page(s) 21-24. Identify whether the examples exemplify the principle of political equality or the principle of liberty.
Opponents of campaign finance disclosure laws argue that these requirements present an extraordinary burden on citizens wishing to participate in
Correct label: liberty
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent over $1 billion of his own money to fund his run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Correct label: liberty
In Shaw v. Reno, the Supreme Court struck down a majority minority district in North Carolina as vote dilution in violation of the equal protection clause
Correct label: political equality
Correct label: liberty
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent over $1 billion of his own money to fund his run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Correct label: liberty
In Shaw v. Reno, the Supreme Court struck down a majority minority district in North Carolina as vote dilution in violation of the equal protection clause
Correct label: political equality
Page(s) 22-25. Describe how cultural values of liberty, equality, and democracy influence the U.S. system of government.
Which statements about equality do Americans support more, and which do they support less?
Which statements about equality do Americans support more, and which do they support less?
All citizens should have the same opportunity to succeed
Correct label: more supportive
All citizens should have the opportunity to vote.
Correct label :more supportive
Women should have the same rights as men.
Correct label: more supportive
The government should help improve the position of Black Americans.
Correct label: less supportive
Correct label: more supportive
All citizens should have the opportunity to vote.
Correct label :more supportive
Women should have the same rights as men.
Correct label: more supportive
The government should help improve the position of Black Americans.
Correct label: less supportive
Page 16. Describe the social composition of the American population and how it has changed over time.
Complete the following statement.
Complete the following statement.
Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has increased. This has been particularly true of people emigrating from Latin America and Asia
Page(s) 29-30. Summarize Americans' attitudes toward government.
Which of the following are reasons it is important for Americans to trust their government?
Which of the following are reasons it is important for Americans to trust their government?
Correct Answer(s)
-A lack of trust could endanger tax revenue.
-Trust is important to attract talented people to work the government.
-A mistrusted government can do little to work with its citizens.
Incorrect Answer(s)
-Political dissent is only likely with a lack of trust.
-Citizens who trust the government are less likely to be politically involved.
-A lack of trust could endanger tax revenue.
-Trust is important to attract talented people to work the government.
-A mistrusted government can do little to work with its citizens.
Incorrect Answer(s)
-Political dissent is only likely with a lack of trust.
-Citizens who trust the government are less likely to be politically involved.
Page(s) 21-24. Describe how cultural values of liberty, equality, and democracy influence the U.S. system of government.
Complete the following statement.
Complete the following statement.
Whereas liberty limits the role of government, equality implies an obligation of the government to the people.
Page 10. Describe the rights and responsibilities that citizens have in a democracy.
Complete the following statement.
Complete the following statement.
People who are politically active tend to have a high sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the belief that one can influence the government.
Page(s) 9-11.2.
Political participation is the source of democratic legitimacy.
Political participation is the source of democratic legitimacy.
True
Page(s) 9-11. Describe the rights and responsibilities that citizens have in a democracy.
Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens?
Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens?
Correct Answer(s)
It helps protect their rights.
It can advance citizen interests.
It increases knowledge of available services.
Incorrect Answer(s)
It means that government will always act in citizens' best interests.
It helps protect their rights.
It can advance citizen interests.
It increases knowledge of available services.
Incorrect Answer(s)
It means that government will always act in citizens' best interests.
Page 7 Differentiate between forms of government.
In which type of government does a small group of elites wield control over most governing decisions?
In which type of government does a small group of elites wield control over most governing decisions?
oligarchy
Page 30. Summarize Americans' attitudes toward government.
African Americans and Latinos express greater trust in government than Whites.
African Americans and Latinos express greater trust in government than Whites.
True
Page 10 Describe the rights and responsibilities that citizens have in a democracy.
Complete the following statement.
Complete the following statement.
Political efficacy is the idea that ordinary citizens can influence the government and its policies. The number of Americans who have a sense of political efficacy has decreased over time.
Page 101. Describe the rights and responsibilities that citizens have in a democracy.
Which of these beliefs describe individuals with a high level of political efficacy, and which describe those with low levels of political efficacy?
Which of these beliefs describe individuals with a high level of political efficacy, and which describe those with low levels of political efficacy?
High Political Efficacy
-My vote has a positive influence and can produce important change.
-When people participate in politics and demand change, elected officials usually listen.
Low Political Efficacy
-Politicians do not care about people like me.
-Government does not act for the benefit of all.
-A few people generally exercise all the power in government, with the rest having very little power.
-My vote has a positive influence and can produce important change.
-When people participate in politics and demand change, elected officials usually listen.
Low Political Efficacy
-Politicians do not care about people like me.
-Government does not act for the benefit of all.
-A few people generally exercise all the power in government, with the rest having very little power.
Page(s) 17-18 Describe the social composition of the American population and how it has changed over time.
Which of the following statements about religion in America are correct?
Which of the following statements about religion in America are correct?
Correct Answer(s)
-The percentage of Americans identifying as Protestant has declined substantially since 1900.
There has been a sizable increase in the number of -Americans identifying as belonging to no organized religion.
Incorrect Answer(s)
-The percentage of Americans identifying as Jewish has increased substantially since 1900.
Americans identifying as Muslims now outnumber Catholic Americans.
-The percentage of Americans identifying as Protestant has declined substantially since 1900.
There has been a sizable increase in the number of -Americans identifying as belonging to no organized religion.
Incorrect Answer(s)
-The percentage of Americans identifying as Jewish has increased substantially since 1900.
Americans identifying as Muslims now outnumber Catholic Americans.