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Chapter 01
1. Which of the following obstacles to influence may limit access to participation?
a. public policies
b. problems
c. solutions
d. gates
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:10 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:43 AM
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding the contemporary American political system?
a. Economic inequality is declining in the United States.
b. Public trust in government institutions is low in the United States.
c. Political polarization is declining in the United States.
d. Voter turnout is higher in the United States than in most other democracies.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:00 AM
3. Which of the following terms refers to actions by the government to achieve a goal?
a. politics
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b. democracy
c. public policy
d. policy agenda
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:47 AM
4. Which of the following terms refers to an avenue for participation in the political process?
a. gateway
b. solution
c. public trust
d. policy making
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:49 AM
5. Which of the following steps is first in the policy-making process?
a. Formulating a solution
b. Placing the problem on the agenda of the policy makers
c. Identifying the problem
d. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution
ANSWER: c
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:50 AM
6. Which of the following problems is inherent in American democracy?
a. The U.S. national debt is the lowest it's ever been.
b. Political polarization is decreasing.
c. The rate of turnout in elections is at an all-time high.
d. Racial tensions persist across the country.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:04 AM
7. Who works together to determine public policies?
a. the public, the media, and interest groups
b. interest groups, Congress, and the justice department
c. individuals, organizations, and political institutions
d. the president, local police, and educational institutions
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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,Name: Class: Date:
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DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.1.3 - Explain the main tenets of a 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: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:11 AM
8. Which of the following steps is not part of the policy-making process?
a. Identifying the problem
b. Placing the problem on the agenda of policy makers
c. Informing the media of possible solutions
d. Enacting and implementing the solution
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:14 AM
9. The framers of the Constitution did not create a direct democracy because:
a. it wasn’t the best way to resist manipulative politicians.
b. direct democracy had never been used before.
c. the people had expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy.
d. they believed the rights of the minority groups would be suppressed by the dominating majority.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:19 AM
10. Which of the following purposes of government is best defined as ensuring that the rule of law is followed?
a. legitimacy
b. authority
c. liberty
d. order
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.3.2 - Explain the concept of order.
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:24 AM
11. Which of the following descriptions best fits the political value known as liberty?
a. It is the absence of formal laws.
b. It is freedom from an arbitrary exercise of power that constricts individual choice .
c. It is the absence of government authority.
d. It is a uniquely American value.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.2.2 - Explain the ideals that have been central to American values.
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: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/14/2022 9:30 PM
12. Which of the following types of governement best describes that of the United States?
a. a direct democracy
b. a republic
c. a confederation
d. a constitutional monarchy
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:34 AM
13. Which of the following goals is the oldest purpose of government?
a. To maintain order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal activity
b. To print money and control the economy
c. To guarantee equality for all social groups
d. To establish benefits for the wealthiest individuals in society
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:37 AM
14. Which of the following examples best illustrates direct democracy?
a. Louisiana's use of the parish
b. Athenian citizens meeting to debate and vote
c. the Soviet Union in the 1980s
d. the electoral college system
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:40 AM
15. What type of government did the framers of the United States Constitution chose to form?
a. a republic
b. a direct democracy
c. an oligarchy
d. a social democracy
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1
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TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitutional
democracy in the United States.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:43 AM
16. Which of the following elements is absent in a republic?
a. the rule of law
b. the separation of powers
c. a bureaucracy
d. a monarch
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:45 AM
17. To whom do most modern democracies give the power to make laws?
a. business leaders
b. political parties
c. elected representatives
d. all citizens
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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: 1
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitutional
democracy in the United States.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
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Introduction to American Government, Enhanced,
5th Edition John G. Geer
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
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:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01
1. Which of the following obstacles to influence may limit access to participation?
a. public policies
b. problems
c. solutions
d. gates
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:10 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:43 AM
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding the contemporary American political system?
a. Economic inequality is declining in the United States.
b. Public trust in government institutions is low in the United States.
c. Political polarization is declining in the United States.
d. Voter turnout is higher in the United States than in most other democracies.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:00 AM
3. Which of the following terms refers to actions by the government to achieve a goal?
a. politics
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b. democracy
c. public policy
d. policy agenda
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:47 AM
4. Which of the following terms refers to an avenue for participation in the political process?
a. gateway
b. solution
c. public trust
d. policy making
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:49 AM
5. Which of the following steps is first in the policy-making process?
a. Formulating a solution
b. Placing the problem on the agenda of the policy makers
c. Identifying the problem
d. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution
ANSWER: c
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 12:50 AM
6. Which of the following problems is inherent in American democracy?
a. The U.S. national debt is the lowest it's ever been.
b. Political polarization is decreasing.
c. The rate of turnout in elections is at an all-time high.
d. Racial tensions persist across the country.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:04 AM
7. Who works together to determine public policies?
a. the public, the media, and interest groups
b. interest groups, Congress, and the justice department
c. individuals, organizations, and political institutions
d. the president, local police, and educational institutions
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.1.3 - Explain the main tenets of a 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: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:11 AM
8. Which of the following steps is not part of the policy-making process?
a. Identifying the problem
b. Placing the problem on the agenda of policy makers
c. Informing the media of possible solutions
d. Enacting and implementing the solution
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
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.
A-HEAD: Gateways: Evaluating the American Political System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:14 AM
9. The framers of the Constitution did not create a direct democracy because:
a. it wasn’t the best way to resist manipulative politicians.
b. direct democracy had never been used before.
c. the people had expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy.
d. they believed the rights of the minority groups would be suppressed by the dominating majority.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:19 AM
10. Which of the following purposes of government is best defined as ensuring that the rule of law is followed?
a. legitimacy
b. authority
c. liberty
d. order
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.3.2 - Explain the concept of order.
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:24 AM
11. Which of the following descriptions best fits the political value known as liberty?
a. It is the absence of formal laws.
b. It is freedom from an arbitrary exercise of power that constricts individual choice .
c. It is the absence of government authority.
d. It is a uniquely American value.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.2.2 - Explain the ideals that have been central to American values.
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: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/14/2022 9:30 PM
12. Which of the following types of governement best describes that of the United States?
a. a direct democracy
b. a republic
c. a confederation
d. a constitutional monarchy
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/9/2022 1:34 AM
13. Which of the following goals is the oldest purpose of government?
a. To maintain order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal activity
b. To print money and control the economy
c. To guarantee equality for all social groups
d. To establish benefits for the wealthiest individuals in society
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
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TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitutional
democracy in the United States.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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14. Which of the following examples best illustrates direct democracy?
a. Louisiana's use of the parish
b. Athenian citizens meeting to debate and vote
c. the Soviet Union in the 1980s
d. the electoral college system
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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15. What type of government did the framers of the United States Constitution chose to form?
a. a republic
b. a direct democracy
c. an oligarchy
d. a social democracy
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
OTHER: BLOOM’S: Apply
TX GOVT 2305 LO: 1
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16. Which of the following elements is absent in a republic?
a. the rule of law
b. the separation of powers
c. a bureaucracy
d. a monarch
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8.3.2 - Describe a republic.
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.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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17. To whom do most modern democracies give the power to make laws?
a. business leaders
b. political parties
c. elected representatives
d. all citizens
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
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: 1
TX GOVT 2305 LO NARRATIVE: Explain the origin and development of constitutional
democracy in the United States.
A-HEAD: Democracy and the American Constitutional System
DATE CREATED: 11/9/2022 12:32 AM
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