Question 1

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

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The US free-market system is distinct from European economies in that private transactions determine the allocation of economic costs and benefits to a greater extent, with less intervention from the government. European economies tend to have more regulatory intervention in the form of taxation, spending policies, and interest rate manipulation.

Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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The private sector in the U.S. is primarily composed of large corporations which hold enormous concentrations of wealth and power, far surpassing that of any labor union or small business. Elite political families are influential in politics, but do not hold as much economic power as large corporations. The middle class as a whole may have some wealth, but do not have the same scope of power as these corporations.

Question 4

The United States' economy operates primarily as a

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The United States' economy operates primarily as a free-market system. While there are some elements of socialism, such as public education and healthcare, the overall system is based on private enterprise and competition.

Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

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 8

As described in the text,"political thinking"

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The text describes political thinking as involving the careful gathering and sifting of information in the process of forming a knowledgeable view about a political issue. This suggests an approach that is objective and well-informed, rather than one that is based on personal bias or pre-existing political beliefs. Option C best describes this approach.

Question 9

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?

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Corporate power has a greater influence on the average incomes of minimum-wage workers in the United States as compared to Europe. In the US, corporations have a strong political influence and can lobby to keep minimum wage levels low. In contrast, many European countries have strong labor protections and labor unions that can negotiate better wages and working conditions for workers.

Question 10

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

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According to the given information, roughly two-thirds of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent business firms. Therefore, option C is the best choice. The other options may also have a significant presence of lobbyists, but the given information specifies that business firms have the highest representation.

Question 11

Define politics,power,and authority.

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