,Adam Smith is most closely associated with which of the following theories? -
CORRECTANSWERS-capitalism
Private school education, turnpikes, and cable television are examples your text gives
for - CORRECTANSWERS-toll goods
Established beliefs and ideals that help shape political policy are referred to as -
CORRECTANSWERS-idealogy
Political scientist Robert Putnam has argued that civic engagement in the United States
is declining because of - CORRECTANSWERS-a decline in "social capital"
Goods that all people my use free of charge but that are of limited supply are known as
- CORRECTANSWERS-common goods
Data indicating that 70-90 percent of Americans belong to at least one interest group
supports the ideas contained in - CORRECTANSWERS-pluralist theory
, The United States system of government is a(n) - CORRECTANSWERS-representative
democracy
Your textbook defines "government" as - CORRECTANSWERS-the means by which a
society organizes itself and allocates authority in order to accomplish collective goals
According to your textbook, which kinds of people are most likely to become active in
politics or community service? - CORRECTANSWERS-people with higher levels of
income and education
Which of the following components of political thought was present in the American
colonies? - CORRECTANSWERS-natural rights, property rights, social contract, limited
government
Which Article sets forth the procedures for amending the Constitution? -
CORRECTANSWERS-Article V
The relationship between the national government and regional or state governments is
referred to as: - CORRECTANSWERS-federalism
________________ best describes the Federalists while ___________ best describes
the Anti-Federalists. - CORRECTANSWERS-national / states rights
The course creator's video lecture details the "power map" set forth in: -
CORRECTANSWERS-Articles I, II, and III
The Anti-Federalists: - CORRECTANSWERS-insisted the Constitution contain a list of
things the national government could not do, particularly with respect to individual
liberties and freedoms
Separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism are examples of: -
CORRECTANSWERS-James Madison's "auxillary precautions"
Where in the Constitution is the "right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
specifically contained? - CORRECTANSWERS-the phrase is not specifically contained
in the U.S. Constitution
The Supremacy Clause is constitutionally set forth in: - CORRECTANSWERS-Article VI
The Articles of Confederation: - CORRECTANSWERS-was our nation's first written
constitution, contained no provision for a president, extremely limited the power of the
national government, was found impractical especially after Shay's Rebellion
Lawrence v. Texas - CORRECTANSWERS-2003 decision to reverse banning of
sodomy
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