GOVT 2305 ALL Inquisitive Assignments Exam 1
Questions With Correct Answers
One person who governs - ANSWER Autocracy
Small group who governs - ANSWER Oligarchy
many people who governs - ANSWER Democracy
Type of government: Constitutional
What are its limits on government? - ANSWER codified, legal substantive and
procedural limits on what government can or cannot do
Type of government: Authoritarian
What are its limits on government? - ANSWER few legal limits; some limits
imposed by social groups
Type of government: Totalitarian
What are its limits on government? - ANSWER no limits
The notion that groups and organized interests should be free to compete for
influence in government is called ------------- (direct democracy, limited
government, pluralism). This process may produce compromise and
moderation. - ANSWER pluralism
North Korea's government lacks legal limits and controls the nation's political,
economic, and social life. What system of rule is this? - ANSWER Totalitarian
China's government has few legal limits but nevertheless is kept in check by
other political and social institutions. What system of rule is this? - ANSWER
Authoritarian
The United States government has a constitution and other laws that limit what
the government can do and how the government goes about it. What system of
rule is this? - ANSWER Constitutional democracy
In which type of government does a small group of elites wield control over most
governing decisions? - ANSWER Oligarchy
The public plays a large role in government. - ANSWER democracy
A single ruler controls the government. - ANSWER autocracy
,A small group controls government. - ANSWER oligarchy
A major bill supported by the majority of citizens passes a state legislature. -
ANSWER Representative democracy
A major bill that many legislators campaigned on passes Congress. - ANSWER
Representative democracy
California's citizens vote to recall their governor. - ANSWER Direct democracy
A state constitution is amended following a referendum. - ANSWER Direct
democracy
Congress votes to impeach an unpopular president. - ANSWER Representative
democracy
A key defining characteristic that distinguishes autocracies from democracies is
that democracies hold elections, whereas autocracies do not. True or False? -
ANSWER False
Do ALL these examples meet the definition of a government?
1)The population of an island gather once per year to settle grievances and find
solutions to common problems.
2)A military commander seizes a country by force, replacing the existing
government.
3)A group of tribal elders meets to discuss issues and make decisions for the
tribe.
4)A nonprofit organization manages extracurricular and recreational activities
throughout a country. - ANSWER No because 4 dose not meet the definition of
government
What two changes led to the development of constitutional democracies in the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries? - ANSWER Governments started
recognizing legal limits on their power.
Some governments began giving citizens political voice through the vote.
Ballot initiatives and referenda in the United States are examples of what kind of
democracy? - ANSWER Direct
Increasing one's political efficacy typically starts with increasing one's -
ANSWER political knowledge
, People who are politically active tend to have a - (control, high, low, influence,
moderate, topple) sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the belief that
one can - (control, high, low, influence, moderate, topple) the government. -
ANSWER High, influence
Political participation is the source of democratic legitimacy. True or False? -
ANSWER True
How does internet access affect political participation? - ANSWER It tends to
increase political participation.
What is a consequence of Americans' lack of political knowledge? - ANSWER It
undermines popular control of government
Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens? - ANSWER It helps protect
their rights.
It can advance citizen interests.
It increases knowledge of available services.
Which of these actions would constitute citizenship, according to the definition
posed by the ancient Greeks? - ANSWER - contacting your representative about
an issue that is important to you
- gathering signatures for a candidate or policy initiative to appear on the ballot
- protesting the government's involvement in a military conflict that you oppose
Which factors influence whether an individual is likely to participate in politics? -
ANSWER - readily available internet access
- knowledgeable about the issues
- belief that government cares about citizens' opinions
- higher levels of education
Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has - (Latin America and Asia,
Latin America and Europe, decreased, Europe and Africa, Africa and Asia,
increased). This has been particularly true of people emigrating from - (Latin
America and Asia, Latin America and Europe, decreased, Europe and Africa,
Africa and Asia, increased). - ANSWER Increased, Latin America and Asia
Identify whether each geographic area has gotten more populous over time.
South, Midwest, Southwest, urban areas, Northeast, rural areas) - ANSWER
Urban areas, Southwest, South
Identify whether each geographic area has gotten less populous over time.
South, Midwest, Southwest, urban areas, Northeast, rural areas) - ANSWER
Midwest, Northeast, rural areas
Questions With Correct Answers
One person who governs - ANSWER Autocracy
Small group who governs - ANSWER Oligarchy
many people who governs - ANSWER Democracy
Type of government: Constitutional
What are its limits on government? - ANSWER codified, legal substantive and
procedural limits on what government can or cannot do
Type of government: Authoritarian
What are its limits on government? - ANSWER few legal limits; some limits
imposed by social groups
Type of government: Totalitarian
What are its limits on government? - ANSWER no limits
The notion that groups and organized interests should be free to compete for
influence in government is called ------------- (direct democracy, limited
government, pluralism). This process may produce compromise and
moderation. - ANSWER pluralism
North Korea's government lacks legal limits and controls the nation's political,
economic, and social life. What system of rule is this? - ANSWER Totalitarian
China's government has few legal limits but nevertheless is kept in check by
other political and social institutions. What system of rule is this? - ANSWER
Authoritarian
The United States government has a constitution and other laws that limit what
the government can do and how the government goes about it. What system of
rule is this? - ANSWER Constitutional democracy
In which type of government does a small group of elites wield control over most
governing decisions? - ANSWER Oligarchy
The public plays a large role in government. - ANSWER democracy
A single ruler controls the government. - ANSWER autocracy
,A small group controls government. - ANSWER oligarchy
A major bill supported by the majority of citizens passes a state legislature. -
ANSWER Representative democracy
A major bill that many legislators campaigned on passes Congress. - ANSWER
Representative democracy
California's citizens vote to recall their governor. - ANSWER Direct democracy
A state constitution is amended following a referendum. - ANSWER Direct
democracy
Congress votes to impeach an unpopular president. - ANSWER Representative
democracy
A key defining characteristic that distinguishes autocracies from democracies is
that democracies hold elections, whereas autocracies do not. True or False? -
ANSWER False
Do ALL these examples meet the definition of a government?
1)The population of an island gather once per year to settle grievances and find
solutions to common problems.
2)A military commander seizes a country by force, replacing the existing
government.
3)A group of tribal elders meets to discuss issues and make decisions for the
tribe.
4)A nonprofit organization manages extracurricular and recreational activities
throughout a country. - ANSWER No because 4 dose not meet the definition of
government
What two changes led to the development of constitutional democracies in the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries? - ANSWER Governments started
recognizing legal limits on their power.
Some governments began giving citizens political voice through the vote.
Ballot initiatives and referenda in the United States are examples of what kind of
democracy? - ANSWER Direct
Increasing one's political efficacy typically starts with increasing one's -
ANSWER political knowledge
, People who are politically active tend to have a - (control, high, low, influence,
moderate, topple) sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the belief that
one can - (control, high, low, influence, moderate, topple) the government. -
ANSWER High, influence
Political participation is the source of democratic legitimacy. True or False? -
ANSWER True
How does internet access affect political participation? - ANSWER It tends to
increase political participation.
What is a consequence of Americans' lack of political knowledge? - ANSWER It
undermines popular control of government
Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens? - ANSWER It helps protect
their rights.
It can advance citizen interests.
It increases knowledge of available services.
Which of these actions would constitute citizenship, according to the definition
posed by the ancient Greeks? - ANSWER - contacting your representative about
an issue that is important to you
- gathering signatures for a candidate or policy initiative to appear on the ballot
- protesting the government's involvement in a military conflict that you oppose
Which factors influence whether an individual is likely to participate in politics? -
ANSWER - readily available internet access
- knowledgeable about the issues
- belief that government cares about citizens' opinions
- higher levels of education
Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has - (Latin America and Asia,
Latin America and Europe, decreased, Europe and Africa, Africa and Asia,
increased). This has been particularly true of people emigrating from - (Latin
America and Asia, Latin America and Europe, decreased, Europe and Africa,
Africa and Asia, increased). - ANSWER Increased, Latin America and Asia
Identify whether each geographic area has gotten more populous over time.
South, Midwest, Southwest, urban areas, Northeast, rural areas) - ANSWER
Urban areas, Southwest, South
Identify whether each geographic area has gotten less populous over time.
South, Midwest, Southwest, urban areas, Northeast, rural areas) - ANSWER
Midwest, Northeast, rural areas
