POLS 1101 Unit 1 Exam – KSU |335 Questions
and Answers
Why did the earliest European settlers come to Virginia? - -For economic gain
-Which was founded as a Catholic Colony?
- Maryland
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Virginia - -Maryland
-Which of the following accurately describes the indigenous peoples who lived in the
United states prior to the arrival of the first colonists?
- They shared one political system
- They had varied political systems
- They created the system of democracy
- They shared one culture - -They had varied political systems
-Which of the following best describes Pennsylvania settlers?
- Utopians hoping to escape economic persecution in France
- A motley crew of moneyed interests
- A diverse lot of persecuted
- Catholics and other evangelical Christians - -A diverse lot of persecuted
-Which of the following is the source of power in the American system?
- the states
- the people
- the national government
- congressional representatives - -The people
-Which document entitles people in the United States to a trial by jury? - -The Bill of Rights
-Which of the following is an example of how the government ensures domestic
tranquility?
- Military
- Health care
- Police departments
- Petitioning governments - -Police departments
,-Which of the following is an example of how the government promotes the general
welfare?
- Allowing flag burning
- Petitioning government
- Military
- Healthcare - -Healthcare
-What is the relationship between the democracy and a republic? - -A republic is a type of
democracy that relies on elected representatives
-What is the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the United States? - -Asian
Americans
-Which of the following is true about the views much of the South holds about government
in the United States?
- Government should be more involved in individuals lives
- Government should be larger
- Power should be returned to the states
- Civil rights should be a major thrust of government - -Power should be returned to the
states
-Early colonial settlers mostly considered themselves to be ___________ - -Christian
-Where is the republican party most likely to have support? - -Rural areas
-Since World War II, the size of American families has declined considerably. The major
factors to explain this decline are ____________ - -Aging American population and declining
marriage rates
-Which is often defined as the study of who gets what, when, and how?
- Politics
- Democracy
- the American dream
- Government - -Politics
-Which of the following is the ideal of a happy and successful life?
- American Gothic
- Domestic tranquility
- The blessings of liberty
- The American dream - -The American dream
, -Why do so many Americans fail to credit the government for things it does well? - -Many
Americans lack faith in U.S. political institutions
-Which best describes government in the first 150 years of the history of the United States?
- Federal governments responsibilities were small; state governments responsibilities were
powerful
- Federal government's responsibilities were far greater than that of the states
- State governments did not exist; federal government ruled over the United States
- States had their own governments responsible for constituents; federal government did
not exist - -Federal governments responsibilities were small; state governments
responsibilities were powerful
-What are the functions of the American government? - -Establishing justice, ensuring
domestic tranquility, providing for the common defense, promoting the general welfare,
and securing the blessings of liberty
-Enlightenment - -A philosophical movement in 18th century Europe; its adherents
advocated liberty and tolerance of individual differences, decried religious and political
abuses, and rejected the notion of an absolute monarch
-William Penn - -Quaker leader and supporter of religious tolerance who founded
Pennsylvania
-Mayflower - -The ship carrying Pilgrim settlers from England whose arrival in
Massachusetts in 1620 is considered a founding moment for the nation
-Anne Hutchinson - -17th century political leader and thinker who supported religious
liberty
-Donald J. Trump ఠ ಠ（ ͟ ◞‸◟） - -The 45th president of the United States, a Republican,
elected in 2016; first president elected without prior military or political experience; an
experienced business man
-Democracy - -A system of government that gives power to the people, whether directly or
through elected representatives
-Government - -The formal vehicle through which policies are made and affairs of state
are conducted
-Thomas Hooker - -Colonial-era politician who supported expanding voting rights
-Republic - -A government rooted in the consent of the governed; a representative or
indirect democracy
-Politics - -The study of who gets what, when, and how - or how policy decisions are made
and Answers
Why did the earliest European settlers come to Virginia? - -For economic gain
-Which was founded as a Catholic Colony?
- Maryland
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Virginia - -Maryland
-Which of the following accurately describes the indigenous peoples who lived in the
United states prior to the arrival of the first colonists?
- They shared one political system
- They had varied political systems
- They created the system of democracy
- They shared one culture - -They had varied political systems
-Which of the following best describes Pennsylvania settlers?
- Utopians hoping to escape economic persecution in France
- A motley crew of moneyed interests
- A diverse lot of persecuted
- Catholics and other evangelical Christians - -A diverse lot of persecuted
-Which of the following is the source of power in the American system?
- the states
- the people
- the national government
- congressional representatives - -The people
-Which document entitles people in the United States to a trial by jury? - -The Bill of Rights
-Which of the following is an example of how the government ensures domestic
tranquility?
- Military
- Health care
- Police departments
- Petitioning governments - -Police departments
,-Which of the following is an example of how the government promotes the general
welfare?
- Allowing flag burning
- Petitioning government
- Military
- Healthcare - -Healthcare
-What is the relationship between the democracy and a republic? - -A republic is a type of
democracy that relies on elected representatives
-What is the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the United States? - -Asian
Americans
-Which of the following is true about the views much of the South holds about government
in the United States?
- Government should be more involved in individuals lives
- Government should be larger
- Power should be returned to the states
- Civil rights should be a major thrust of government - -Power should be returned to the
states
-Early colonial settlers mostly considered themselves to be ___________ - -Christian
-Where is the republican party most likely to have support? - -Rural areas
-Since World War II, the size of American families has declined considerably. The major
factors to explain this decline are ____________ - -Aging American population and declining
marriage rates
-Which is often defined as the study of who gets what, when, and how?
- Politics
- Democracy
- the American dream
- Government - -Politics
-Which of the following is the ideal of a happy and successful life?
- American Gothic
- Domestic tranquility
- The blessings of liberty
- The American dream - -The American dream
, -Why do so many Americans fail to credit the government for things it does well? - -Many
Americans lack faith in U.S. political institutions
-Which best describes government in the first 150 years of the history of the United States?
- Federal governments responsibilities were small; state governments responsibilities were
powerful
- Federal government's responsibilities were far greater than that of the states
- State governments did not exist; federal government ruled over the United States
- States had their own governments responsible for constituents; federal government did
not exist - -Federal governments responsibilities were small; state governments
responsibilities were powerful
-What are the functions of the American government? - -Establishing justice, ensuring
domestic tranquility, providing for the common defense, promoting the general welfare,
and securing the blessings of liberty
-Enlightenment - -A philosophical movement in 18th century Europe; its adherents
advocated liberty and tolerance of individual differences, decried religious and political
abuses, and rejected the notion of an absolute monarch
-William Penn - -Quaker leader and supporter of religious tolerance who founded
Pennsylvania
-Mayflower - -The ship carrying Pilgrim settlers from England whose arrival in
Massachusetts in 1620 is considered a founding moment for the nation
-Anne Hutchinson - -17th century political leader and thinker who supported religious
liberty
-Donald J. Trump ఠ ಠ（ ͟ ◞‸◟） - -The 45th president of the United States, a Republican,
elected in 2016; first president elected without prior military or political experience; an
experienced business man
-Democracy - -A system of government that gives power to the people, whether directly or
through elected representatives
-Government - -The formal vehicle through which policies are made and affairs of state
are conducted
-Thomas Hooker - -Colonial-era politician who supported expanding voting rights
-Republic - -A government rooted in the consent of the governed; a representative or
indirect democracy
-Politics - -The study of who gets what, when, and how - or how policy decisions are made
