Ch 1 Flashcards
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In a republic, the _____ is/are in charge
people
According to pluralist theory, the source of influence lies in _____
a group’s organization, resources, and connections
Elite theory claims power is located in _____.
a small number of wealthy and powerful individuals
__ theory argues that real control lies with the millions of men and women who carry out the day-to-day operations of modern government while establishing policy without the input of most Americans.
Bureaucratic
According to social movement theory, the real power in American politics lies in _____.
citizen uprisings/movements
The key to understanding our political decision-making lies in four “I’s”: _____
ideas, institutions, interests, and individuals
Institutions refer to _____.
the organizations, norms, and rules that structure political action
When you join a group or activity, you are participating in _____—the basic building block of strong democracy.
civil society
Studies show that members of Generation Y (millennials) are more inclined to _____ than their predecessors.
all of the above volunteer/donate/positive social impact startup
The Declaration of Independence explained the role of government—securing each individual’s three rights; _____ was not one of those rights
equality
An example of positive libertyis the right to_____.
have shelter be fed receive an education Correct! all of the above
A democracy is a system of government that rests governing power in _____.
its people, who may rule directly or via representatives
According to James Madison, America’s fourth president, the problem with direct democracy is the _____ pushes its self-interest without paying attention to the rights of the_____. Direct democracy, he concluded, offers no barrier to lynch mobs crying for blood.
majority; minority
American government is organized to check _____.
the majority
Social democrats believe that _____.
members of a society are responsible for one another
