Chapters 4, 7, and 8 Test

Question 1

sense that one can both understand and influence public policy

Answer 1

Political Efficacy

Question 2

more in the abstract than in the concrete

Answer 2

Political Tolerance

Question 3

integrated set of beliefs and values that shape a person’s values/views

Answer 3

Ideology

Question 4

1. Limited role of government
2. Government is seen as chief threat to liberty
3. “that government is best at which governs least”
4. Role of government is to protect property rights

Answer 4

Classical Liberalism (Conservatives)

Question 5

1. Expanded role of government
2. Corporations seen as chief threat to liberty
3. Need for strong national/central government “to smooth out the rough edges of capitalism”
4. Role of government is to protect people’s well-being

Answer 5

Modern Liberalism (Liberals)

Question 6

corporations that want your business. It is an enterprise for profit and is not controlled by a state.

Answer 6

Private Sectors (such as Wal-Mart) or Citizen Sector

Question 7

corporations that are non-profit organizations and are controlled by a state.

Answer 7

Public Sectors (such as Amtrak) or Voluntary Sector

Question 8

A. Classical Liberalism
B. Resurgence since late 70’s
1. Strength in “Solid South”, Rocky Mts, Great Plains
2. Strength in Evangelical Christians
3. Emphasis today in the private sector to solve problems
4. Strong support to tax cuts

Answer 8

Conservatism

Question 9

1. System in which the production, distribution, and exchange are controlled by government
2. Strong impact on Western Europe
3. Reasons for U.S. weakness: association in radicalism, belief in individualism + American Dream

Answer 9

Socialism

Question 10

1. Extreme emphasis on individual liberty

2. Extreme outback on role of government: essentially government should only defend the nation

Answer 10

Libertarianism

Question 11

shared beliefs, views, and norms citizens share with government

Answer 11

Political Culture