PS 110 GRCC Exam #1 Questions With Complete Solutions
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PS 110 GRCC Exam #1 Questions With
Complete Solutions
The Purposes of Government - as listed in the preamble to the Constitution Establish
justice - est. the rule of law: a just social and political order
Insure domestic tranquility - keep the peace; prevent rebellion, anarchy
Provide for th...
PS 110 GRCC Exam #1 Questions With
Complete Solutions
The Purposes of Government - as listed in the preamble to the Constitution Establish
justice - est. the rule of law: a just social and political order
Insure domestic tranquility - keep the peace; prevent rebellion, anarchy
Provide for the common defense - military, anti-terrorism
Promote the general welfare - provide public goods; improve the economy
Secure the blessings of liberty - ensure freedoms for all
Social Contract Government implies a contract among the people; they obey the laws and
receive protection of their rights and safety
Public Goods Those best delivered by public, not private, means, because either:
Individuals cannot afford to provide them for themselves; OR
"Free Riders" cannot be prevented from gaining benefits at others' costs
Free Market Voluntary buying and selling of goods and services in an open, competitive
marketplace
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP Total national value of all goods and services produced; a
measure of national economic growth
Democracy Power is held by the people, either directly or through representatives
(republic); from Greek "rule by the many"
Democratic Principles (4) 1) Individual dignity - presumes personal freedoms
2) Equality before the law - not economic equality
3) Widespread political participation
4) Majority rule, with "one person - one vote" = political equality
Representative Democracy Public decisions are delegated to elected leaders
Direct Democracy Citizens make key governing decisions collectively, by majority vote;
very rare for regular functions (New England town hall, ancient Greek city-states)
Constitution Fundamental law(s) that limit state powers, esp. over personal freedoms
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Monarchy Power is vested in hereditary kings and queens; can exist under a constitution
Authoritarianism Or "dictatorship"; power is held by a small elite; no political challenge
to the rulers is allowed
Totalitarianism The state (and/or party) claims total, god-like control over all persons and
institutions; no free thought or action is tolerated
e.g. N. Korea, Cuba; also USSR, Nazi Germany
Elitist Theory Power is concentrated in a small number of individuals and/or institutions;
Lasswell & Lerner are key theorists; also Marx, etc.
Pluralist Theory Many organized groups compete for political power, & individuals can
participate through groups and election activities; equilibrium nears society's goals
American Exceptionalism American uniqueness in the world; is America a "Shining City
Upon a Hill"? How do we compare to other countries?
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