Chapter 2

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding political culture and political ideology?
A.) Political cultural values change depending on ones ideology
B.) Political Ideology unites us whereas political culture divides us
C.) Political ideology divides Americans based on the three core values of American political culture
D.) Political culture unites us whereas political ideology divides us
E.) Political culture is divided on a social order dimension, whereas political ideology is divided by an economic dimension

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Americans tend to believe in \_\_\_\_ guarantees by government
A.) no
B.) substantive
C.) procedural (due process)
D.) limited
E.) financial

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The United States representative democracy is based on
A.) Free speech and majority rule
B.) Equal voting rights and the right to bear arms
C.) Equal substantive rights and free speech
D.) The consent of the governed and free exercise of religion
E.) Majority rule and the consent of the governed

Answer 3

E

Question 4

The American concept of equality tends to consist of ensuring ____
A.) That the outcomes of the political process are relatively equal
B.) That the rules favor those who have been mistreated in the past
C.) That the rules treat everyone the same
D.) That the rules further social justice
E.) Maximum feasible political participation

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the shared ideas, values, and beliefs about government held by a population?
A.) political socialization
B.) Political Culture
C.) Political Ideology
D.) Political Behavior
E.) None of the above

Answer 5

B

Question 6

A set of beliefs about politics and society that helps people make a sense of their world is called
A.) Political Efficiency
B.) Political Ideology
C.) Political Culture
D.) Public Opinion
E.) Political Socialization

Answer 6

B

Question 7

Which of the following best describes conservatives?
A.) People who generally trust government and favor government action and intervention
B.) People who generally have a strong commitment to a community based on radical equality of all people
C.) People who generally hold traditional social views and favor a limited role of government
D.) People who generally favor a minimal government role in any sphere
E.) People who generally wish to create a classless, moneyless stateless society

Answer 7

C

Question 8

Which of the following reflect American values, ideals, and principles?
I. Democracy
II. Freedom
III. Equality
IV. Majority Rule
V. Compromise
A. I, II, III, V
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, IV, V
D. III, IV, V
All of these are American values, ideals, and principles

Answer 8

E

Question 9

Which of the following best describes liberals

Answer 9

A. People who generally trust government and favor action and intervention

Question 10

Americans belief in freedom is defined as freedom from ____

Answer 10

A. Restraint from government

Question 11

Why do many Americans find it difficult to identify themselves as conservatives or liberal

Answer 11

A. Because they consider themselves liberal on some issues and conservative on other issues