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Terms in this set (45)How has the power of the federal government developed over time? -The power of the federal government has increased. -The power of the federal government has increased. Internet access has a measurable effect on political participation. Identify those groups that have greater and lesser access to the Internet. *higher income -more access More access Less access T/F When power is in the hands of a single individual, or a small group of powerful individuals, the government often cares about what the people want. False Fill in the - Complete the following statement based on the maps and data below. According to the images, the - has grown the most as a percentage of the population since 1900, while the - has declined the most. -Northeast -West T/F When most Americans say equality is an important value, they define equality as the opportunity for everyone to have a fair chance to succeed, and not the equality of outcomes. True What is the best definition of "digital citizenship?" -engaging in online political discussion -Participation in society through the Internet Americans' concerns over immigration were originally heightened by religious disputes between which two faiths? -Christianity and Judaism -Protestantism and Catholicism Fill in the - The ability of people to choose their leaders in free and fair elections is called -, while - refers to freedom from government control. -democracy -democracy Fill in the - Whereas - limits the role of government, -implies an obligation of the government to the people. -liberty -liberty A government can be run by groups of various sizes. Which forms of government are directed by each of the following group sizes? *autocracy -The public plays a large role in government. Autocracy Democracy Oligarchy When have Americans typically been supportive of giving the national government power? -periods of economic prosperity Correct
answers Incorrect answers T/F Thanks to immigration, America has a younger population now than it did in 1900. False Fill in the - People who have - incomes and live in -areas are less likely to have Internet access and less likely to participate in "digital citizenship." -rural -lower Match the political example with the type of democracy it demonstrates. *A state constitution is amended following a referendum. -representative democracy Representative democracy Direct democracy The following video discusses the economic recovery that followed the 2008 Great Recession and how that recovery impacted beliefs about economic distribution in the United States. After watching the video, answer the question below. According to the Gallup Poll, what percentage of people said they were very dissatisfied with income distribution in the United States? -28
percent -39 percent Ballot initiatives and referenda in the United States are examples of what kind of democracy? -representative -Direct Referring to the table below, which topic do Americans know the least about? -government
spending Correct Incorrect The Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution primarily addresses which core American value? -equality -Liberty Fill in the - Conflict over the direction, identity, and resources of an organization is -. The ability to influence that process is -. -government -politics Fill in the - As political efficacy and trust decrease, government decisions are made by a - group of people, which - the notion of government by the people. -larger -smaller Analyze the graphic, and then answer the question below. According to the graph, which of the following statements are true? -The richest 5 percent have seen their incomes increase dramatically since the 1950s. Correct Incorrect Which of the following are reasons it is important for Americans to trust their government? -A lack of trust could endanger tax revenue. Correct
answers Incorrect answers Match the citizen group to their likelihood of participating in digital citizenship. *whites -less likely less likely more likely Choose all of the following groups that make up more than 10 percent of the population, as of the 2014 census. -Caucasian, Latino Groups that
make up MORE than 10% of the population Groups that make up LESS than 10% of the population Match the following services to the level of government that provides them. *running water -federal Federal State Local Analyze the graph, and answer the question below. What does the graph reveal about Americans' trust in government? -Trust in government declines during times of national tragedy. Correct answers Incorrect answers Which of the following examples meet the definition of a government? -A military commander seizes a country by force, replacing the government. Government Not a Government Watch the video, and answer the question below. Which statements accurately reflect the relationship between age and political participation? -The rates of citizens displaying campaign materials is low, but it increases with age. Correct answers Incorrect answers Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens? -It helps protect their rights. Correct answers Incorrect answers Which statements about equality are Americans more or less supportive of? -All citizens should have the opportunity to vote. *less supportive Less supportive More supportive Fill in the - The tension that comes with trying to balance majority rule and minority rights is one of the conflicts that come about with a commitment to -. -equality -democracy What two factors led to the development of constitutional democracies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries? -States began to employ conscript armies. Correct answers Incorrect answers
Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany and Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union both ran a government system that eliminated social institutions that might challenge it. What is this called? totalitarian Fill in the - Political efficacy is the idea that - citizens can influence the government and its policies. The number of Americans who have a sense of political efficacy has - over time. -stayed the
same -ordinary Select all of the following that the textbook identifies as being at the core of American values. -democracy Correct answers Incorrect answers Identify whether each geographic area has gotten more or less populous over time. -Midwest *more populous more populous less populous Which act is considered the building block of citizenship? -volunteerism -Voting Fill in the - People who are politically active tend to have a -sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the ability to - the government. -high -high A recent survey found that 65 percent of Americans look up political information on the Internet. What kind of citizenship is this an example of? digital Laissez-faire __________ means an economic system with little government regulation or interference. capitalism Place in order the governments which have the most legal limits placed upon their power to those with the fewest limits. -Constitutional -Constitutional During the latter half of the twentieth century, which religious category has grown the most? -Muslims -Atheists/agnostics Increasing one's political efficacy typically starts with increasing one's -Political knowledge Fill in the - Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has -. This has been particularly true of people emigrating from -. -increased -increased Place the following groups in the order they were given the right to vote in the United States, starting with the earliest. -African American men -white men Sets with similar termsGovernment Inquizitive Ch2 Intro: The Citizen and…47 terms Megan_Johnson76 Inquizitive Chapter 1 Test (Intro: The Citizen and…29 terms icf2000 Government Chapter 178 terms Abi_Peterson5 POLI SCI 102 chapter 178 terms phoebegrace29 Sets found in the same folderGovernment Inquizitive Ch2 The Founding and the Co…46 terms
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