FBLA- POLITICAL SCIENCE MIDTERM
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | 2025
A+ GRADED
define political science - the systematic study of government and politics
explain the role of politics in government - to bring people together, to develop policies
favorable to their interest and persuade voters to elect their candidates
define democracy - a government in which power is vested in the people and exercised through
representation
define capitalism - an economic system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by
private owners
define Constitutionalism - government according to constitutional principles
explain the relationship b/t political culture and public opinion - the public opinion affects the
political party that gets elected
define political justice and individual rights - political justice is the use of judicial process for the
purpose of political power. individual rights are rights that exist when a person is born
define the components of Gross Domestic Product - consumption, fixed investment, change in
inventories, government purchases and net exports
explain the difference b/t countries, nations, states and governments - countries and States are
internationally recognized boundaries and its own government. nations are groups of people who
share culture. government is a group of people who govern a country
describe the history of political parties - political parties evolved around major issues and have
led to two parties after George Washington's presidency
explain the difference b/t the two-party and multi-party government systems - two-party systems
are b/t two candidates of two major political parties. multi-part systems are set up to allow
multiple political parties to have the opportunity to gain control
define current political parties - two major political parties are the Democratic Party and the
Republican Party. the Democratic Party has become more liberal while the republicans are more
conservative and pro-business
explain the role of minor political parties - they force major parties to address new issues and can
take away votes from the major political party
, describe the relationship b/t political parties and special interest groups - special interest groups
try to influence elections and can try to get certain parties or politicians elected depending on the
group's issue
define special interest groups - organizations dedicated to particular political goals
explain the difference b/t private and public special interest groups - public interest groups
promote the issues of general public concern. private interest groups can represent certain
occupations
explain how special interest groups have influenced American politics - interest groups can meet
with officials and persuade them to support their positions, can testify before Congress, provide
financial support and influence voters
outline the history of civil liberties in the united states - the civil liberties were written into
federal government in the Bill of Rights and later became enforced by all states on a case by case
basis
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of speech - allows the free exchange of ideas
and is limited when it threatens the public. the limits on free speech must address severe threats
to the nation
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of press - allows the press to inform the public
of any issues. press can be limited when the security concerns outweigh the need to be informed
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of religion - allows all individuals to practice
their faiths however extreme examples are not allowed. the Court weighs individual rights
against society's needs
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of assembly - protects the right to gather and
discuss issues. this can be limited when the assembly is violent and unnecessarily disrupt daily
life
define procedural rights for the accused - rights for the accused prevent the government from
imprisoning people without trial
explain the right to privacy and the right to bear arms - the right to privacy restrain governmental
and private actions that threaten the privacy of individuals. the right to bear arms is the militia's
right to possess arms for defense
describe the role of courts in deciding civil liberty cases -
explain the history of civil rights - civil rights are protections from discrimination based on race,
gender, etc. started with rights for African-Americans, then voting rights for women
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | 2025
A+ GRADED
define political science - the systematic study of government and politics
explain the role of politics in government - to bring people together, to develop policies
favorable to their interest and persuade voters to elect their candidates
define democracy - a government in which power is vested in the people and exercised through
representation
define capitalism - an economic system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by
private owners
define Constitutionalism - government according to constitutional principles
explain the relationship b/t political culture and public opinion - the public opinion affects the
political party that gets elected
define political justice and individual rights - political justice is the use of judicial process for the
purpose of political power. individual rights are rights that exist when a person is born
define the components of Gross Domestic Product - consumption, fixed investment, change in
inventories, government purchases and net exports
explain the difference b/t countries, nations, states and governments - countries and States are
internationally recognized boundaries and its own government. nations are groups of people who
share culture. government is a group of people who govern a country
describe the history of political parties - political parties evolved around major issues and have
led to two parties after George Washington's presidency
explain the difference b/t the two-party and multi-party government systems - two-party systems
are b/t two candidates of two major political parties. multi-part systems are set up to allow
multiple political parties to have the opportunity to gain control
define current political parties - two major political parties are the Democratic Party and the
Republican Party. the Democratic Party has become more liberal while the republicans are more
conservative and pro-business
explain the role of minor political parties - they force major parties to address new issues and can
take away votes from the major political party
, describe the relationship b/t political parties and special interest groups - special interest groups
try to influence elections and can try to get certain parties or politicians elected depending on the
group's issue
define special interest groups - organizations dedicated to particular political goals
explain the difference b/t private and public special interest groups - public interest groups
promote the issues of general public concern. private interest groups can represent certain
occupations
explain how special interest groups have influenced American politics - interest groups can meet
with officials and persuade them to support their positions, can testify before Congress, provide
financial support and influence voters
outline the history of civil liberties in the united states - the civil liberties were written into
federal government in the Bill of Rights and later became enforced by all states on a case by case
basis
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of speech - allows the free exchange of ideas
and is limited when it threatens the public. the limits on free speech must address severe threats
to the nation
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of press - allows the press to inform the public
of any issues. press can be limited when the security concerns outweigh the need to be informed
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of religion - allows all individuals to practice
their faiths however extreme examples are not allowed. the Court weighs individual rights
against society's needs
explain the importance and limitations of freedom of assembly - protects the right to gather and
discuss issues. this can be limited when the assembly is violent and unnecessarily disrupt daily
life
define procedural rights for the accused - rights for the accused prevent the government from
imprisoning people without trial
explain the right to privacy and the right to bear arms - the right to privacy restrain governmental
and private actions that threaten the privacy of individuals. the right to bear arms is the militia's
right to possess arms for defense
describe the role of courts in deciding civil liberty cases -
explain the history of civil rights - civil rights are protections from discrimination based on race,
gender, etc. started with rights for African-Americans, then voting rights for women
