Question 1

Discuss the similarities and difference of the Tea Party and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Why has the Tea Party been able to present candidates for the House and win? What can the occupy movement learn from the Tea Party?

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Question 2

Public opinion surveys show that more than half of Americans do not know the first 10 amendments to the Constitution are the Bill of Rights.

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Public opinion surveys have consistently shown that a significant portion of Americans are not aware that the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights.

Question 3

Americans are more patriotic than the citizens of other most countries.

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According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center, the majority of Americans (64%) claimed to be "very patriotic," which is higher than the percentage of citizens in other countries who claimed to be very patriotic. However, it is important to note that patriotism is subjective and can vary from person to person.

Question 4

Discuss the idea that the experience of leadership may, in itself, contribute to tolerance.

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Question 5

How might economic crisis make anti-democratic mass activism more likely?

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Question 6

The most consistent support for democratic values in American society comes from the masses.

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The most consistent support for democratic values often comes from elites, such as political leaders and institutions, rather than the general masses, who may have varying levels of commitment to these values.

Question 7

Why might political ignorance among the masses be a rational stance?

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Question 8

Democracy envisions a people who believe in equality of opportunity.

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Democracy is based on the principle that all individuals should have equal access to opportunities and resources, allowing them to participate fully in society and governance.

Question 9

Given the clear and growing ignorance and apathy of the masses, do you think democracy can survive?

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Question 10

The protection of First Amendment rights rests principally upon the very groups the Amendment was designed to control.

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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees certain freedoms relating to religion, expression, assembly, and the press. These freedoms are primarily protected by the government, but also by individuals and private organizations such as advocacy groups and the media. These groups work to prevent government censorship and infringement upon these rights. Therefore, the protection of First Amendment rights does indeed rely heavily on the very groups it was intended to govern.

Question 11

The vast majority of Americans agree that the government should uphold moral standards among its citizens.

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Public opinion in the United States is diverse, and while some Americans believe the government should uphold moral standards, others prioritize individual freedoms and separation of church and state, leading to a lack of consensus on this issue.

Question 12

Americans are becoming more tolerant of different social groups.

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Studies and surveys have shown a trend towards increased acceptance and tolerance of diverse social groups in the United States over recent decades.

Question 13

Left counterelites have no mass following among workers, farmers, or middle-class Americans.

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Left counterelites have no mass following among workers, farmers, or middle-class Americans.

Question 14

Mass support for civil liberties is consistent, even in times of national crisis.

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Mass support for civil liberties often decreases during times of national crisis, as people prioritize security and stability over individual freedoms.

Question 15

Looking at the Tea Party and the Occupy Wall Street movement, which will have a greater impact on American politics in the next few years and why?

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Question 16

The top richest people in America all inherited their wealth.

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While some of the top richest people in America did inherit their wealth, there are many who earned their fortunes through entrepreneurship, investments, and other means. Examples include Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Larry Page.

Question 17

Americans become more tolerant of groups as those groups become less threatening.

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Research suggests that as perceived threats from certain groups decrease, societal tolerance towards those groups tends to increase, reflecting a correlation between perceived threat levels and tolerance.

Question 18

Masses want the government to continue its large and significant role in many different areas of life.

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Surveys and polls consistently show that a majority of citizens in many countries support government involvement in areas such as healthcare, education, social welfare, and environmental protection. This suggests that the masses want the government to continue its large and significant role in many different areas of life.

Question 19

Why are masses susceptible to antidemocratic pulls from demagogues?

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Question 20

The presidential candidate for the Tea Party in 2011 was Herman Cain.

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Herman Cain was the presidential candidate for the Tea Party in 2012, not 2011.

Quiz 4: Masses in the United States

Discuss the similarities and difference of the Tea Party and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Why has the Tea Party been able to present candidates for the House and win? What can the occupy movement learn from the Tea Party?

Public opinion surveys show that more than half of Americans do not know the first 10 amendments to the Constitution are the Bill of Rights.

Americans are more patriotic than the citizens of other most countries.

Discuss the idea that the experience of leadership may, in itself, contribute to tolerance.

How might economic crisis make anti-democratic mass activism more likely?

The most consistent support for democratic values in American society comes from the masses.

Why might political ignorance among the masses be a rational stance?

Democracy envisions a people who believe in equality of opportunity.

Given the clear and growing ignorance and apathy of the masses, do you think democracy can survive?

The protection of First Amendment rights rests principally upon the very groups the Amendment was designed to control.

The vast majority of Americans agree that the government should uphold moral standards among its citizens.

Americans are becoming more tolerant of different social groups.

Left counterelites have no mass following among workers, farmers, or middle-class Americans.

Mass support for civil liberties is consistent, even in times of national crisis.

Looking at the Tea Party and the Occupy Wall Street movement, which will have a greater impact on American politics in the next few years and why?

The top richest people in America all inherited their wealth.

Americans become more tolerant of groups as those groups become less threatening.

Masses want the government to continue its large and significant role in many different areas of life.

Why are masses susceptible to antidemocratic pulls from demagogues?

The presidential candidate for the Tea Party in 2011 was Herman Cain.