POLS2311 Intro to U S Government
Question 1
Which of the following statements best describes the history of income inequality in the
United States?
The top 1 percent has never earned more than 10 percent of the nation's annual income.
The top 1 percent has never earned less than 10 percent of the nation's annual income.
Income inequality has remained fairly constant since the late 1970s.
Income inequality has increased considerably since the late 1970s.
Income indquality has decreased considerably since the late 1970s.
Question 2
Limited government is a principle of socialism which limits who can participate in the
governmental system.
True
False
Question 3
Political power refers to the influence over a government's leadership, organization, or
polices.
True
False
Question 4
How has the internet affected Americans' relationship with politics?
Thanks to the internet, Americans' sense of political efficacy has increased in recent years.
The internet has equalized access to political knowledge for people of different incomes,
education levels, races, and ages.