Intro, Ch.1 And Ch. 2 Quiz

Question 1

Fill in the blank
Which philosopher matches the following statement.
: opposes representative democracy but supports direct democracy.

Answer 1

Jean-Jacques Rosseau

Question 2

Fill in the blank
Which philosopher matches the following statement.
Need to surrender freedoms to benefit the group

Answer 2

Thomas Hobbes

Question 3

Fill in the blank
Which philosopher matches the following statement.
Social contract between the people and the sovereign.

Answer 3

John Locke

Question 4

Fill in the blank
Which philosopher matches the following statement.
Private property and ownership of land led to jealousy and corruption.

Answer 4

Jean-Jacques Rosseau

Question 5

Define collective identity.

Answer 5

Identity you share with other people as a member of a larger social group

Question 6

Define hegemony

Answer 6

Politically, this means the control exerted by on group over another

Question 7

Identity you have of yourself

Answer 7

Personal identity

Question 8

A powerful central government exercises control over all aspects of citizen lives.

Answer 8

Totalitarianism

Question 9

A set principles that explain our world and our place within it

Answer 9

Ideology

Question 10

Define pluralism

Answer 10

Politically this is a policy that actively promotes the acceptance of diversity in a society

Question 11

Define progressivism

Answer 11

An umbrella term for various ideologies that advocate moderate political and social reform through government action.

Question 12

Which theme of ideology is the example below addressing?

“When I walk on a farm I feel a connection, with something that is alive and “fruitful.”

Answer 12

Theme: Environment

Question 13

Which theme of ideology is the example below addressing?

Feminist ideologies concerned with attaining equal legal and political rights for women.

Answer 13

Theme: gender

Question 14

Which theme of ideology is the example below addressing?

Communism seeking equality for all (eliminations of divisions in society).

Answer 14

Theme: class

Question 15

Which theme of ideology is the example below addressing?

A group of people seeking self-determination in order to achieve independence (Kurds in turkey).

Answer 15

Theme: nation

Question 16

Which theme of ideology is the example below addressing?

Nazism and ethnocentrism (getting rid of ethnic impurities).

Answer 16

Theme: race

Question 17

What are 3 factors that shape identity?

Answer 17

Any of the following:
Gender 
Government 
Family
Environment 
Relationship with land
Religion and spirituality 
Media

Question 18

What are the 3 characteristics of ideology

Answer 18

Human nature, the vision for the future, structure of society

Question 19

What are 3 principles of individualism

Answer 19

Any of the following
Private property
Rule of law
Individual rights and freedoms
Competition
Economic freedom
Self-interest

Question 20

What are 3 principles of collectivism

Answer 20

Any of the following: 
Economic equality 
Co-operation 
Public property
Collective interest
Collective responsibility
Adherence to collective norms

Question 21

Fill in the blank
Which philosopher matches the following statement.
:individuals should give up their freedom to in person who is reasonable for everyone security.

Answer 21

Thomas Hobbes