POLS 2311 - CHAPTER 1 & 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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A direct democracy is a system in which - ANS citizens are permitted to vote directly on laws
and policies.
Which of the following statements describes America's growing population since its founding?
1. More Americans trace their roots to Europe today than ever before.
2. African Americans now make up a much smaller percentage of the total population.
3. The percentage of the American population that identifies as Protestant has been on the rise.
4. The number of elderly Americans has grown, and the number of children aged 18 and under
has declined. - ANS The number of elderly Americans has grown, and the number of children
aged 18 and under has declined
The belief that citizens can affect government is called political - ANS efficacy
Why are knowledgeable citizens more engaged in politics? - ANS they understand how
politics affects their lives
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, The United States' government is best characterized as - ANS a republic
Which of the following is the term generally used to describe the institutions and procedures
through which a territory and its people are ruled? - ANS government
How does the text define citizenship, as derived from the ancient Greek meaning? - ANS as
the complete person; participation in public affairs
Contemporary politics is best defined as - ANS conflict over the leadership, structure, and
policies of governments
Which of the following statements about the experience of the United States with religion is
accurate?
1. In 1900, 20 percent of the population identified as Protestant.
2. By 2012 religious diversity was increasing, as approximately 20 percent of the population was
not affiliated with an organized church, the largest statistic ever for this group.
3. The American political cultural identity is becoming increasingly "Judeo-Christian" in nature.
4. Since 1900, America's religious diversity has remained relatively homogenous. - ANS By
2012 religious diversity was increasing, as approximately 20 percent of the population was not
affiliated with an organized church, the largest statistic ever for this group.
Some states allow ballot referenda or popular initiatives, which are forms of - ANS direct
democracy
The U.S. definition of liberty refers to - ANS personal and economic freedom
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
A direct democracy is a system in which - ANS citizens are permitted to vote directly on laws
and policies.
Which of the following statements describes America's growing population since its founding?
1. More Americans trace their roots to Europe today than ever before.
2. African Americans now make up a much smaller percentage of the total population.
3. The percentage of the American population that identifies as Protestant has been on the rise.
4. The number of elderly Americans has grown, and the number of children aged 18 and under
has declined. - ANS The number of elderly Americans has grown, and the number of children
aged 18 and under has declined
The belief that citizens can affect government is called political - ANS efficacy
Why are knowledgeable citizens more engaged in politics? - ANS they understand how
politics affects their lives
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, The United States' government is best characterized as - ANS a republic
Which of the following is the term generally used to describe the institutions and procedures
through which a territory and its people are ruled? - ANS government
How does the text define citizenship, as derived from the ancient Greek meaning? - ANS as
the complete person; participation in public affairs
Contemporary politics is best defined as - ANS conflict over the leadership, structure, and
policies of governments
Which of the following statements about the experience of the United States with religion is
accurate?
1. In 1900, 20 percent of the population identified as Protestant.
2. By 2012 religious diversity was increasing, as approximately 20 percent of the population was
not affiliated with an organized church, the largest statistic ever for this group.
3. The American political cultural identity is becoming increasingly "Judeo-Christian" in nature.
4. Since 1900, America's religious diversity has remained relatively homogenous. - ANS By
2012 religious diversity was increasing, as approximately 20 percent of the population was not
affiliated with an organized church, the largest statistic ever for this group.
Some states allow ballot referenda or popular initiatives, which are forms of - ANS direct
democracy
The U.S. definition of liberty refers to - ANS personal and economic freedom
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