Quiz 1

Question 1

Normative Theory

Answer 1

Evaluates rather than merely explain.
Label things good or bad.
Deals with “should” or “ought to”.
Judgemental

Question 2

Empirical Theory

Answer 2

Based on observations or data.
Can be verified with evidence.
To explain observable phenomena with accuracy and precision.
Facts / Informative

Question 3

Representative Democracy

Answer 3

Ruled by the people through elected representative

Question 4

In the past, government looked like

Answer 4

Monarchy: Limited, Constitutional, and Absolute
Republic: Dictatorship, Oligarchy, Democracy

Question 5

3Ps

Answer 5

Popular Sovereignty
-Laws for people
-Elected leaders/ officials
-Free Fair Election
-Widespread participation in the political process
-High-quality information
-Majority rules
Political Equality
-Equal weight in voting
-Protection
-Fair treatment
Political Liberty
-Protection from government's unnecessary interference in the exercise of basic freedom (B.R)

Question 6

Greenberg & Page’s Framework

Answer 6

Structural- Society
Political Linkage- Media, Interest groups
Governmental Level- President/ Congress
Governmental Action

Question 7

Central Thesis of the Textbook

Answer 7

It is difficult to reach the perfect democracy or the perfect society. Because there are flaws and difficulties that limit to become a perfect democracy, the struggles within democracy will help improve for the better future.