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Test Bank –
Government In America: People, Politics, & Policy 2020 Presidential
Election Edition

Author: George C. Edwards iii


18th Edition

,Introducing GovernmentIn
America
 Multiple-Choice Questions
1. What Is The Central Message Of This Textbook?
a. Power Corrupts.
b. Politics And Government Matter.
c. U.S. Democracy Is The Best Form Of Government.
d. In A Democracy, The Will Of The People Will Ultimately
Prevail.Answer: B
Topic: Chapter Introduction
Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify The Key Functions Of Government And
ExplainWhy They Matter.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts

2. Compared With Older Americans, Younger Americans .
a. Are More Knowledgeable About Politics
b. Are More Likely To Believe That They Have Much At Stake In Elections
c. Are Less Likely To Follow And Participate In Politics
d. Are Less Active In Their
CommunitiesAnswer: C
Topic: Chapter Introduction
Learning Objective: 1.3 Assess How Citizens Can Have An Impact On Public
PolicyAnd How Policies Can Impact People.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts

,3. The Institutions That Make A Society’s Public Policy Decisions Are
CollectivelyKnown As .
a. Political Culture
b. The Courts
c. Government
d. The
Presidency
Answer: C
Topic: Government
Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify The Key Functions Of Government And
ExplainWhy They Matter.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember The Facts

4. Why Does A Government Maintain Armed Forces?
a. To Protect Its National Sovereignty
b. To Promote Justice In The World
c. To Provide A Mechanism For Ensuring The Collection Of Taxes
d. To Provide Employment Opportunities For The
YoungAnswer: A
Topic: Government
Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify The Key Functions Of Government And
ExplainWhy They Matter.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts

5. Which Of The Following Is A Collective Good?
a. Access To Clean Air And Clean Water
b. Medical Care
c. Social Security
d. Unemployment
InsuranceAnswer: A
Topic: Government
Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify The Key Functions Of Government And
ExplainWhy They Matter.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know

, 6. The Ways In Which People Get Involved In Politics Constitute Their .
a. Political Ideology
b. Political Participation
c. Political Party Affiliation
d. Political
OpinionsAnswer: B
Topic: Politics
Learning Objective: 1.2 Define Politics In The Context Of Democratic
Government.Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember The Facts

7. Which Of The Following Best Describes A Linkage Institution?
a. A Channel Through Which People’s Concerns Are Communicated To Policymakers
b. A Location Where One Can Express A Political Opinion
c. The Formation Of A Special Interest Group
d. An Environment Where One Learns About The Political
ProcessAnswer: A
Topic: People Shape Policy
Learning Objective: 1.3 Assess How Citizens Can Have An Impact On Public
PolicyAnd How Policies Can Impact People.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts

8. The Government’s Policy Agenda Consists Of .
a. The Issues That Candidates Talk About On The Campaign Trail
b. The Issues That Attract The Serious Attention Of Public Officials And Other
PeopleInvolved In Politics
c. The Issues That Are Asked About On Public Opinion Polls
d. The Issues That Concern Interest
GroupsAnswer: B
Topic: People Shape Policy
Learning Objective: 1.3 Assess How Citizens Can Have An Impact On Public
PolicyAnd How Policies Can Impact People.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember The Facts

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