Question 1

Which of the following is a reason why poorer people are more likely to vote in the United States?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of voting in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Voter ID laws in the United States have been a point of contention, as they can make it difficult for some citizens, particularly those from marginalized communities, to vote. These laws require voters to present specific forms of identification at the polls, which some individuals may not have easy access to.

Question 3

When a state government passes a law banning physicians-assisted suicide, which of the following purposes of government is it fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

By banning physician-assisted suicide, the state government is exercising its role to maintain social control, ensuring that actions within its jurisdiction adhere to the collective norms and legal standards established by the society.

Question 4

When a district court hears a housing case, which of the following purposes of government is it fulfilling?

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The primary role of a district court in hearing a housing case is to serve as an arbiter in disputes, resolving conflicts between parties according to the law.

Question 5

When the government invests in counter-terrorism operations, which of the following purposes of government is it fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

Investing in counter-terrorism operations is primarily aimed at protecting citizens from terrorist threats and activities, which is a fundamental purpose of government to ensure the safety and security of its populace.

Question 6

When the government sends officials to negotiate a trade agreement, which of the following purposes of government is it fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

Negotiating trade agreements with other countries is a way for a government to represent its citizens' interests in the international arena, fulfilling the purpose of representing the group in relations with other groups or societies.

Question 7

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets several times a year to set monetary policy and interest rates. Which of the following purposes of political and economic institutions do they fulfill?

Accepted Answer

The FOMC sets monetary policy and interest rates to manage economic growth and inflation, which involves making plans for the future of the economy.

Question 8

As of 2016, there were nearly 57 million Americans receiving Medicare. Which of the following purposes of political and institutions does the government fulfill by offering this service?

Accepted Answer

By offering Medicare, the government fulfills the purpose of providing for the needs of its citizens, specifically in the area of healthcare for the elderly and certain younger people with disabilities.

Question 9

______ is the social institution that deals with the production and distribution of goods and services.

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Economics is the social institution that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Question 10

In ______ governments, power is concentrated in the hands of an absolute monarch, dictator, or small group NOT accountable to the people.

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian governments are characterized by concentrated power in the hands of a leader or small group not accountable to the public.

Question 11

Which of the following distinguishes totalitarian governments from authoritarian governments?

Accepted Answer

Totalitarian governments are characterized by the control of political leaders over not just the political but also the social and economic institutions of a country. This is a broader scope of control compared to authoritarian governments, which may not extend to such a comprehensive control over social and economic life.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of ideal-type democracies?

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Ideal-type democracies guarantee civil liberties, ensuring freedom of speech, press, and assembly, among other rights.

Question 13

Which of the following is characteristic of planned economic systems?

Accepted Answer

Planned economic systems often involve government control to prevent exploitation and ensure equitable distribution, reflecting suspicion of self-interest-driven exploitation.

Question 14

______ economies try to balance societal needs and individual freedoms.

Accepted Answer

Mixed economies aim to balance the benefits of both market and planned economies, incorporating elements of both to address societal needs while allowing for individual freedoms.

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the concept of the nation-state and nationalism?

Accepted Answer

Nation-states as a concept were first widely recognized and solidified in their modern form during the 19th century, particularly in Europe, as part of the broader movements of nationalism and state formation.

Question 16

______ refers to social and political transformations of a nation that result when states fail to fulfill their expected responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

Revolution refers to the fundamental social and political transformations of a nation, often occurring when states fail to fulfill their expected responsibilities, leading to significant changes in government, social structures, or political ideologies.

Question 17

Which of the following tends to be a precondition for the emergence of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A market-oriented economy often provides the economic freedoms and middle-class growth that can support and demand democratic governance, contrasting with the other options which typically hinder democratic development.

Question 18

______ refers to the planned use of random, unlawful violence or threat of violence against civilians to create fear or intimidate citizens in order to advance the terrorist group's political or ideological goals.

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is defined as the use of violence or the threat of violence, typically against civilians, to instill fear and advance a political, religious, or ideological goal.

Question 19

According to Max Weber, illegitimate power is sustained by brute force or coercion.

Accepted Answer

Max Weber identified three distinct forms of authority (traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational) and argued that power becomes legitimate through these forms. However, he acknowledged that power not derived from these sources (illegitimate power) is often sustained through brute force or coercion.

Question 20

Traditional authority is the most typical type of legitimate power in modern nation-states.

Accepted Answer

Modern nation-states more commonly operate under legal-rational authority, where power is legitimized by legally established rules and procedures, rather than traditional authority, which is based on customs, birthright, or divine right.

Quiz 12: Politics and Economics: Probing Power, Dissecting Distribution