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Straighterline Final Exam
In which of the following ways is the U.S. free-market system distinct from European
economies? - ANS a. its lack of regulatory intervention
b. its lack of intervention through taxation
c. its lack of intervention through spending policies
*d. the extent to which private transactions determine the allocation of economic costs and
benefits*
e. the extent to which it exercises regulatory intervention by altering interest rates

According to the Declaration of Independence, governments get their "just powers" from: - ANS
a. "God Almighty."
*b. "the consent of the governed."*
c. "the various factions."
d. "the teachings of Jesus Christ."
e. "the benevolence of a just king."

What aspect of America were William Watts and Lloyd Free referring to when they labeled it "the
country of individualism par excellence"? - ANS a. the majoritarian nature of the voting and
election system
b. the ability of any individual to aspire to high political office
c. the judicial nature of American politics, in which any individual can challenge powerful
interests
*d. the emphasis that Americans place on economic self-reliance and free markets*
e. the ability of the individual to join in labor unions and interest groups to pursue his or her
political and financial self-interests

French philosopher Michel Foucault referred to politics as:"________." - ANS a. like making
sausage
b. the burden of citizens
c. a means to an end
*d. war by other means*
e. a necessary evil

What new policy was established by the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v. Wainwright
ruling? - ANS a. the right to trial by jury
b. the need to charge an arrested suspect with a specific crime within 24 hours of arrest
c. the requirement that police read a suspect his rights before or during arrest
*d. government provision of free legal counsel to the accused if they are too poor to hire a
lawyer.*
e. the practice of allowing a suspect out on bail until the time of the trial

,Pluralism contends that, on most issues: - ANS a. corporate elites have more control over
economic policy than do "the politicians in the visible government."
b. the will of the majority of the voting public determines government policy.
*c. it is the preferences of special-interest groups that largely determine what government
does.*
d. true authority lies with the elected politicians, and not with the public that put them in office.
e. the diverse nature of the citizenry enhances the democratic process in policymaking.

The United States has certain rules in place to keep politics within peaceful bounds. These rules
include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS *a. autocracy*
b. democracy.
c. constitutionalism.
d. free markets.
e. None of these answers is correct.

Compared to two decades ago, contemporary Americans are, on average, - ANS a. far better
informed about political affairs.
b. at about the same level of being informed about political affairs.
c. getting most of their news from traditional media sources such as newspapers.
d. much more knowledgeable about the functioning of America's political institutions.
*e. paying more attention to news sources that have an obvious ideological bias*

This person was the chief architect of the US Constitution and also one of America's top political
scientists - ANS *a. James Madison*
b. Andrew Jackson.
c. Woodrow Wilson.
d. Benjamin Franklin.
e. John Adams.

To the framers, the great danger of democratic government was the risk of - ANS *a. tyranny of
the majority*
b. elite rule.
c. special-interest politics.
d. a weak presidency.
e. judicial imperialism.

The Federalist Papers were written by - ANS a. Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.
b. Franklin, Washington, and Lee.
c. Jefferson, Locke, and Montesquieu.
*d. Madison, Hamilton, and Jay.*
e. Marshall, Jefferson, and Adams.

Progressive reforms included - ANS a. primary elections.

, b. direct election of U.S. senators.
c. the initiative and referendum.
d. recall elections.
*e. all these answers are correct*

Edmund Burke's idea of representatives as trustees was based on the claim that - ANS *a.
representatives should follow their own judgment of the public interest.*
b. representatives should follow the voters' judgment of the public interest.
c. indirect election is a more trustworthy means of discovering the public interest.
d. direct election is a more trustworthy means of discovering the public interest.
e. None of these answers is correct.

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the constitution - ANS a. Article I, Section 8
b. Article II
*c. the first ten amendments*
d. amendments 17 through 26
e. Article III

Judicial review is the power of the American courts to - ANS *a. declare a law unconstitutional*
b. suspend the writ of habeas corpus.
c. impeach the president.
d. give advisory opinions to Congress.
e. give advice and counsel to the president.

Which of the following aspects of US. government might be used as part of an argument that
the US is less democratic than some other democracies? - ANS a. the extension of popular
direct election to office
b. the frequency of election of its larger legislative body
c. its extensive reliance on primary elections
d. the frequency of election of its chief executive
*e. its staggered terms of office of members of the legislature*

In his criticism of the Constitution, the economist Charles Beard argued that: - ANS *a. the
Constitution's elaborate systems of power and representation were designed to protect the
interests of the rich.*
. the Constitution failed to protect the economic interests of the poorer states.
c. the Constitution's commerce clause was inadequate to meet the nation's economic needs.
d. the Constitution did not provide for sufficient protection of property.
e. the Constitution gave too much power to the illiterate.

Which of the following was an argument in favor of federalism at the time of the writing of the
Constitution - ANS a. Federalism will protect liberty.
b. Federalism will force officials to be more responsive to the people.

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