Question 1

The average incomes of minimum-wage workers in the United States and Europe reflect a greater influence of which of the following in the United States, when compared to Europe?

Accepted Answer

The greater influence of corporate power in the United States results in lower average incomes of minimum-wage workers compared to Europe. In the US, corporations have more power to influence government policies related to minimum wage, resulting in a lower minimum wage and lower overall wages for low-income workers. In contrast, Europe tends to have stronger labor protections and more government involvement in setting minimum wages. Majoritarianism, elitism, judicial action, and constitutionalism do not directly relate to the income levels of minimum-wage workers in this context.

Question 2

The United States' economy operates primarily as a

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The United States operates primarily as a free-market system, with limited government intervention and regulation of the economy. While some elements of socialism, such as social welfare programs, exist in the U.S., they do not comprise the primary structure of the economy.

Question 3

To what degree is American democracy majoritarian, and what are the limits to that majoritarianism?

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Question 4

In which of the following ways is the U.S. free-market system distinct from European economies?

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The U.S. free-market system is distinct from European economies in the extent to which private transactions determine the allocation of economic costs and benefits. While there may be some regulatory intervention in the U.S. market, it is generally less extensive than in European economies, and taxation and spending policies are not fundamentally different. The Federal Reserve, which is responsible for setting interest rates, may also exercise regulatory intervention, but this is not a unique feature of the U.S. economy.

Question 5

Describe the differences between how Americans define themselves and how other, older nations define what it means to be a part of their nations' cultural identity.

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Question 6

As described in the text, "political thinking"

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The text describes political thinking as a process that involves gathering and sifting information to form a knowledgeable view about a political issue. This suggests that the best choice is C, which directly reflects this description. Choices A, B, D, and E are all either inaccurate or incomplete descriptions of political thinking as presented in the text.

Question 7

Enormous concentrations of wealth and power exist in the U.S. private sector, primarily in the hands of

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Large corporations hold enormous concentrations of wealth and power in the U.S. private sector.

Question 8

How could one argue that America is not run by a small power elite?

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Question 9

Roughly two-thirds of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent

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According to the statement, roughly two-thirds (which is approximately 66.67%) of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent a particular group. Among the given options, the most plausible group with such a significant presence in lobbying would be business firms, as they have a strong financial interest in influencing government policies and decisions. The other options, such as activist organizations, labor unions, foreign-based political action groups, and nonprofit organizations, may have a significant presence in lobbying, but they are unlikely to make up as much as two-thirds of all lobbyists in Washington D.C.

Question 10

What are some of the barriers to political thinking in the United States?

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Question 11

Define politics, power, and authority.

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Quiz 1: Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen