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Chapter 1: Political Thinking And Polictical Culture: Becoming A Responsible Citizen Flashcards

1
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What is critical thinking?

A

The process of forming a constructive argument after gathering relevant facts

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What is political science?

How does it help you with critical thinking?

A

The systematic study of government and politics

By providing you with analytical and descriptive tools to dissect information

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3
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Who was the Chief architect behind the constitution?

What papers did he contribute to that are highly revered and studied in the political science field

A

James Madision

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4
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What is political culture?

A

The widely shared and deeply ingrained beliefs of a population regarding politics

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5
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What is the United States called because of the diversity of people in the nation?

A

“The nation of immigrants”

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6
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What is the basis of the national identity of americans?

A

Beliefs

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7
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True or False?

Because of immigration and diversity in the United States, the gathering of similar sets of morals and ideals influences the belief as a nation more than common ancestry like other countries.

A

True

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What does the latin phrase ‘E Pluribus Unum’ mean?

A

One out of many

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9
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What inspiration did the original white settlers have for constructing America’s core ideals?

A

The enlightenment period with individual progress

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10
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When were immigration restrictions from latin america and asia lifted in the 20th century?

A

1965

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11
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What was the first successful large scale rebellion in history?

A

The American Revolution

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12
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In America, what was supposed to be the highest authority?

A

The Constitution - written document, not the king

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13
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Who was government aimed to serve?

A

The people

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14
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What are America’s four core values?

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  1. Liberty
  2. Equality
  3. Individualism
  4. self-government
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15
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What year were slaves brought to the United States?

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1619

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16
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What war ‘ended’ slavery?

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The civil war

17
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What year was chinese immigration suspended?

A

1882

18
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What year did President Calvin Coolidge ask for a permanent chinese immigration ban?

A

1923

19
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What year was discrimination under the law regarding chinese immigrants abolished?

A

1965

20
Q

What year did the first national convention for womens’ rights take place?

A

1848

21
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What idea was pioneered in the 1800’s?

A

The idea of free education

22
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What is politics?

A

The society’s way of settling conflicts; deciding who reaps the benefits and who pays the price

23
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What is “power” regarding political development?

How important is it in politics? What does it determine?

A

The ability individuals, groups, or institutions have over influencing political development

Basic to politics - determines WHO has the authority to push their views on policies in every subject

24
Q

What type of government does China possess?

A

Authoritarian Government

25
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What kind of control does an Authoritarian government possess/use over society?

A

Tight controls - characterized especially over media, the election process, free expression

Government openly represses political opponents and brutalizes opposition leaders through intimidation and prohibits free speech, backed by the armed forces

26
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What three basic systems are designed to keep the government in check?

A

Free market, Constitutionalism, and democracy

27
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What is a democracy? How is it governed?

What kind of rule through elections is the operative form of a democracy?

A

A government system where the people govern, either indirectly or directly through elections and elected representatives

The majority rule

28
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What type of government does control rest with a small group; such as high ranking military officers or a few wealthy families?

A

Oligarchy

29
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What is an aristocracy?

A

A form of government where control rests with one individual, such as a king or dictator

30
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How do Political leaders act in a Majoritarianism system?

What is an example in today’s American society?

A

Political leaders act on behalf of the majority

Ex: the democratic and republican party rivalry

31
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What limit is a part of Majoritarianism regarding policies?

A

People don’t pay attention to all policies

32
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What is Party (Partisan) Polarization?

Ex?

A

Where opinions and actions regarding political issues and situations are substantially divided along political party lines

Ex: polarization among southern and northern states leading up to the civil war where all hell broke loose

33
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What term refers to where preferences of special interests largely determine what the government does?

A

Pluralism

34
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What term refers to the recognized right of officials to exercise power?

A

Authority

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