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1. What term can be defined as the struggle over power or influence within organizations that can grant
benefits or privileges?
a. republicanism
b. democracy
c. politics
d. political science
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.2 - Define Politics.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:33 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:35 AM
2. Why did the Framers of the Constitution choose not to create a direct democracy?
a. It was not the best way to resist manipulative politicians.
b. Direct democracy had never been used before.
c. The people expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy.
d. They believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.3 - Compare a representative democracy with a direct democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of
constitutional democracy in the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:38 AM
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3. Which of the following scenarios is an example of direct democracy?
a. Louisiana's use of the parish system
b. New England town meetings
c. Voting in party primaries
d. The electoral college system
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.3 - Compare a representative democracy with a direct democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:40 AM
4. Which of the following terms best describes the government of the United States?
a. direct democracy
b. republic
c. confederation
d. constitutional monarchy
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:42 AM
5. Which of the following features is typically absent in a republic?
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a. a legislative body
b. the rule of law
c. the separation of powers
d. a command economy
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:42 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:46 AM
6. Which of the following perspectives holds that society is ruled by a small number of people who
exercise power to further their self-interest?
a. the creedal passion view
b. the pluralist view
c. the power elite view
d. the class view
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Political Power in America: Five Views
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:48 AM
7. If the top political jobs for political parties were filled only from an inner circle of top corporate
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leaders, this would be evidence of which of the following perspectives?
a. the power elite view
b. the pluralist view
c. the class view
d. the bureaucratic view
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Political Power in America: Five Views
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:50 AM
8. To whom do most democracies give the power to make laws?
a. political parties
b. interest groups
c. elected representatives
d. common citizens
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.2.1 - Describe a constitutional government.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:52 AM
9. Which of the following terms is defined as the activity by which an issue is agitated or settled?
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a. government
b. policy
c. politics
d. lobbying
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4.1.7 - Explain the ways in which issues get on the congressional agenda.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:54 AM
10. How did Aristotle define democracy?
a. As rule of the few
b. As rule of the one
c. As rule of the powerful
d. As rule of the many
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of
constitutional democracy in the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:56 AM
11. The term participatory democracy applies most accurately to which of the following societies?
a. Greece in the fourth century BCE
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b. The United States since 1787
c. The Soviet Union between 1917 and 1991
d. The southeastern United States before the Civil War
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitution
the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:56 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:58 AM
12. The Framers’ concerns about direct democracy are shown by what feature of the Constitution?
a. The Constitution uses the word democracy only once, in the Preamble.
b. The Constitution uses the word democracy only in reference to Congress.
c. The Constitution does not feature the word democracy at all.
d. The Constitution uses the word democratic instead of democracy.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of
constitutional democracy in the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:58 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:01 AM
13. According to the Framers of the Constitution, who is the best judge of the people's best interests?
a. the people
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b. the landed elite
c. elected officials
d. business leaders
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitution
the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:03 AM
14. Which of actions is a modern example of direct democracy?
a. Individuals electing local boards to make decisions
b. Individuals running for political office
c. Individuals participating in the formulation of a program that directly affects them
d. Individuals writing elected officials to express their opinions on policy
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:04 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:05 AM
15. What is one feature of democracy in the United States that distinguishes it from many European
democracies?
a. In the United States, more offices are elective.
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b. In the United States, more people participate in the electoral process.
c. In the United States, the government plays a more active role in elections.
d. In the United States, the government frequently changes hands.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:07 AM
16. In the United States, no government at any level would be considered legitimate if, in some sense, it
could not be described as:
a. democratic.
b. humanitarian.
c. elitist.
d. aristocratic.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Political Power in America: Five Views
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:09 AM
17. Which group had the right to vote in ancient Athens?
a. all adult citizens
b. city elders
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& Policies, Enhanced, 17th Edition James Q. Wilson
Notes
1- All Chapters are step by step.
2- We have shown you 10 pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many
new editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
Our website:
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1
1. What term can be defined as the struggle over power or influence within organizations that can grant
benefits or privileges?
a. republicanism
b. democracy
c. politics
d. political science
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.2 - Define Politics.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:33 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:35 AM
2. Why did the Framers of the Constitution choose not to create a direct democracy?
a. It was not the best way to resist manipulative politicians.
b. Direct democracy had never been used before.
c. The people expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy.
d. They believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.3 - Compare a representative democracy with a direct democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of
constitutional democracy in the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:38 AM
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3. Which of the following scenarios is an example of direct democracy?
a. Louisiana's use of the parish system
b. New England town meetings
c. Voting in party primaries
d. The electoral college system
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.3 - Compare a representative democracy with a direct democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:40 AM
4. Which of the following terms best describes the government of the United States?
a. direct democracy
b. republic
c. confederation
d. constitutional monarchy
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:42 AM
5. Which of the following features is typically absent in a republic?
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a. a legislative body
b. the rule of law
c. the separation of powers
d. a command economy
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 7.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:42 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:46 AM
6. Which of the following perspectives holds that society is ruled by a small number of people who
exercise power to further their self-interest?
a. the creedal passion view
b. the pluralist view
c. the power elite view
d. the class view
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Political Power in America: Five Views
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:48 AM
7. If the top political jobs for political parties were filled only from an inner circle of top corporate
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leaders, this would be evidence of which of the following perspectives?
a. the power elite view
b. the pluralist view
c. the class view
d. the bureaucratic view
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Political Power in America: Five Views
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:50 AM
8. To whom do most democracies give the power to make laws?
a. political parties
b. interest groups
c. elected representatives
d. common citizens
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.2.1 - Describe a constitutional government.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:52 AM
9. Which of the following terms is defined as the activity by which an issue is agitated or settled?
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a. government
b. policy
c. politics
d. lobbying
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4.1.7 - Explain the ways in which issues get on the congressional agenda.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:54 AM
10. How did Aristotle define democracy?
a. As rule of the few
b. As rule of the one
c. As rule of the powerful
d. As rule of the many
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of
constitutional democracy in the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:56 AM
11. The term participatory democracy applies most accurately to which of the following societies?
a. Greece in the fourth century BCE
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b. The United States since 1787
c. The Soviet Union between 1917 and 1991
d. The southeastern United States before the Civil War
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitution
the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
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DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 4:58 AM
12. The Framers’ concerns about direct democracy are shown by what feature of the Constitution?
a. The Constitution uses the word democracy only once, in the Preamble.
b. The Constitution uses the word democracy only in reference to Congress.
c. The Constitution does not feature the word democracy at all.
d. The Constitution uses the word democratic instead of democracy.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of
constitutional democracy in the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in
regional, national, and global communities
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 4:58 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:01 AM
13. According to the Framers of the Constitution, who is the best judge of the people's best interests?
a. the people
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b. the landed elite
c. elected officials
d. business leaders
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Remember/Understand
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitution
the United States.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:03 AM
14. Which of actions is a modern example of direct democracy?
a. Individuals electing local boards to make decisions
b. Individuals running for political office
c. Individuals participating in the formulation of a program that directly affects them
d. Individuals writing elected officials to express their opinions on policy
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:04 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:05 AM
15. What is one feature of democracy in the United States that distinguishes it from many European
democracies?
a. In the United States, more offices are elective.
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b. In the United States, more people participate in the electoral process.
c. In the United States, the government plays a more active role in elections.
d. In the United States, the government frequently changes hands.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Social Responsibility (SR)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Intercultural competence, knowledge o
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global com
A-HEAD: Politics and Democracy
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:07 AM
16. In the United States, no government at any level would be considered legitimate if, in some sense, it
could not be described as:
a. democratic.
b. humanitarian.
c. elitist.
d. aristocratic.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.1 - Define democracy.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 2.
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY: Critical Thinking Skills (CT)
TEXAS CORE COMPETENCY NARRATIVE: Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information
A-HEAD: Political Power in America: Five Views
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2022 5:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/18/2022 5:09 AM
17. Which group had the right to vote in ancient Athens?
a. all adult citizens
b. city elders
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