Chapter 1 Flashcards

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1
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Mediated citizens can be described as——-

A

Those who are consistently receiving information through channels

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2
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Citizens in the United States may act out of——-

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Self interest or public interest

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3
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A system, or an organization for exercising authority over a body of people is known as——-

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Government

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4
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A citizen who is not born in the United States, and arrives through the proper legal process is a ——

A

Naturalized citizen

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5
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Having control over the political narrative, does not give anyone in advantage or disadvantage

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False

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6
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Individuals who must submit to a Government authority under which they have no rights are——-

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Subjects

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7
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Some countries in Western Europe utilize a hybrid system that gives individuals more control over their personal lives, and a Government that supports equality, which is a form of——.

A

Capitalist democracy

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8
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An American believe in freedom is freedom from——-.

A

The government

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9
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I Government that utilizes a free market economy, and gives its citizens greater individual control over politics, such as in the United States, and Japan, can be classified as———-.

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A capitalist democracy

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10
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There are several fundamentals of American political culture, including individualism, freedom, and representative democracy. What other fundamental principles of American political culture is essential for them to exist?

A

Limited government

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11
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Russia, an is an example of an authoritarian capital state

A

True

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12
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Authoritarian government combines an authoritarian government with a socialist economy

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True

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13
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The idea that the government legitimacy in power derives from the consent of the governed is known as——-

A

The social contract

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14
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The broad pattern of ideas, beliefs, and values about citizens and government that a population holds is known as it’s——

A

Political culture

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15
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Social movements like black, lives matter, and never again that are started on social media, and have an impact on politics in the real world are known as———

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Hashtag Activism

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16
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Although many Americans believe in equality of gender and race, when it comes to American political culture, the meaning of equality becomes——-

A

Equality of opportunity

17
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Which two elements must be present for political economic system to be considered totalitarian?

A

A socialist economic system and authoritarian government

18
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How does a socialist economic system different from a capitalist economic system?

A

The government controls, production and distribution of goods in a social system, whereas the market controls the tractors in a capitalist system.

19
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Why would James Madison have likely been against the mediated citizens in today’s society?

A

They push their own interests and might destabilized the system

20
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When does the government exercise power recognized by citizens is right and legitimate, they are exercising——

A

Authority