Question 1

Which of the following is an example of politics?

Accepted Answer

All of these examples involve decision-making processes or regulations that are influenced by or result from political processes and considerations, thus they all represent aspects of politics.

Question 2

When crafting a policy, a decision is adopted to influence

Accepted Answer

Policies are designed to influence behavior by setting guidelines or rules that affect how individuals or organizations act.

Question 3

A constitutional democracy, authoritarian regime, and monarchy are very different forms of government. Which feature do they all share?

Accepted Answer

All these forms of government, despite their differences, have authority over the people residing within their jurisdiction. This is a fundamental aspect of any form of government, as it involves the power to enforce laws and govern the people.

Question 4

If a leader is elected to office due to fraudulent voting, this will impact the of the government he or she represents when interacting with other countries.

Accepted Answer

Legitimacy is impacted because fraudulent voting undermines the rightful authority of the leader, making the government's actions and decisions questionable in the eyes of both domestic and international observers.

Question 5

If a government threatens to jail anyone who disagrees with its decisions, it is using

Accepted Answer

Coercion refers to the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. In this context, the government is using coercion by threatening to jail anyone who disagrees with its decisions, which is a form of force or intimidation to suppress dissent.

Question 6

The US Supreme Court, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are all examples of a(n)

Accepted Answer

The US Supreme Court, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are examples of institutions because they are established organizations, particularly important in governmental and public affairs.

Question 7

If the US government changed its system from three branches of government to only one, which of the following would no longer be possible?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances are a fundamental aspect of the three-branch system, designed to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. Removing two branches would eliminate this system.

Question 8

Authoritarian and democratic systems of government mainly differ in

Accepted Answer

The primary difference between authoritarian and democratic systems is in the role of the public in governance. In democratic systems, the public has a significant role in decision-making processes, typically through voting and other forms of participation. In contrast, authoritarian systems limit public participation and centralize power in the hands of a few or a single individual.

Question 9

In Venezuela under current leader Nicolas Maduro, the government has greatly reduced individual freedoms, with the public having little role in the functioning of government institutions. This most closely resembles which type of government?

Accepted Answer

An authoritarian system is characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms. Individual freedoms are often restricted under authoritarian regimes, and the government controls many aspects of life, which aligns with the situation described in Venezuela under Nicolas Maduro.

Question 10

Democratic systems can involve the public in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Democratic systems can involve the public through electing representatives to vote on policies, voting directly on policies, and approving a constitution. All these methods are mechanisms through which the public can participate in a democracy.

Question 11

In the political system of Brazil, there are three branches of the federal government, and the country is divided into 26 states that are autonomous entities with their own governments. Which of the following best describes this system of government?

Accepted Answer

Brazil's political system is a federal governing system, where power is divided between the national government and individual states, each with its own government.

Question 12

Two countries are trying to increase their percentage of electric vehicles that are sold each year. Which type of government would more likely include the public in drafting legislation to do this?

Accepted Answer

Federal governing systems often involve multiple levels of government, including local and regional authorities, which can facilitate greater public involvement in the legislative process compared to more centralized or authoritarian systems.

Question 13

A small town of 100 people is voting to elect representatives to the government. The candidates and the number of votes are shown below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A small town of 100 people is...

Question 14

A small town of 100 people is voting to elect representatives to the government. The candidates and the number of votes are shown below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A small town of 100 people is...

Question 15

Two students decide they are interested in preserving a forested area just outside their college campus that is scheduled to become a new apartment complex. In order to have greater influence, they need to increase their

Accepted Answer

Power is the ability to influence others and bring about change, which is what the students need to preserve the forested area.

Question 16

Two students decide they are interested in preserving a forested area just outside their college campus that is scheduled to become a new apartment complex. They find many other students on campus that share their views. This would be considered

Accepted Answer

An interest group is a collection of individuals who band together to advocate or lobby for a cause they share a common interest in, such as preserving a forested area. Unlike institutions or political parties, interest groups do not seek to govern but aim to influence those who do.

Question 17

Two students decide they are interested in preserving a forested area just outside their college campus that is scheduled to become a new apartment complex. They organize a meeting with several local politicians to argue why the forest should be preserved. This demonstrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Lobbying refers to the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. In this scenario, the students are engaging in lobbying by meeting with local politicians to argue for the preservation of the forest.

Question 18

Water quality laws utilize which of the following tools in order to set standards?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Water quality laws utilize which of the...

Question 19

If a state wanted to encourage more people to use public transportation, it could provide a gift card when someone purchases a bus pass. This would serve as a

Accepted Answer

Providing a gift card as an incentive for purchasing a bus pass is a form of payment, designed to encourage a specific behavior, in this case, the use of public transportation.

Question 20

As the governments of many countries have looked to increase the use of solar and wind power for electricity generation, they have provided tax credits, also known as , to individuals who install devices on their properties.

Accepted Answer

Tax credits for installing solar and wind power devices can be considered as payments, tax reductions, or subsidies, all of which are incentives provided by governments to encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources.

Quiz 20: Government: How Can Policy Influence Sustainability

Which of the following is an example of politics?

When crafting a policy, a decision is adopted to influence

A constitutional democracy, authoritarian regime, and monarchy are very different forms of government. Which feature do they all share?

If a leader is elected to office due to fraudulent voting, this will impact the of the government he or she represents when interacting with other countries.

If a government threatens to jail anyone who disagrees with its decisions, it is using

The US Supreme Court, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are all examples of a(n)

If the US government changed its system from three branches of government to only one, which of the following would no longer be possible?

Authoritarian and democratic systems of government mainly differ in

In Venezuela under current leader Nicolas Maduro, the government has greatly reduced individual freedoms, with the public having little role in the functioning of government institutions. This most closely resembles which type of government?

Democratic systems can involve the public in which of the following ways?

In the political system of Brazil, there are three branches of the federal government, and the country is divided into 26 states that are autonomous entities with their own governments. Which of the following best describes this system of government?

Two countries are trying to increase their percentage of electric vehicles that are sold each year. Which type of government would more likely include the public in drafting legislation to do this?

A small town of 100 people is voting to elect representatives to the government. The candidates and the number of votes are shown below.

A small town of 100 people is voting to elect representatives to the government. The candidates and the number of votes are shown below.

Two students decide they are interested in preserving a forested area just outside their college campus that is scheduled to become a new apartment complex. In order to have greater influence, they need to increase their

Two students decide they are interested in preserving a forested area just outside their college campus that is scheduled to become a new apartment complex. They find many other students on campus that share their views. This would be considered

Two students decide they are interested in preserving a forested area just outside their college campus that is scheduled to become a new apartment complex. They organize a meeting with several local politicians to argue why the forest should be preserved. This demonstrates which of the following?

Water quality laws utilize which of the following tools in order to set standards?

If a state wanted to encourage more people to use public transportation, it could provide a gift card when someone purchases a bus pass. This would serve as a

As the governments of many countries have looked to increase the use of solar and wind power for electricity generation, they have provided tax credits, also known as , to individuals who install devices on their properties.