UNIT 1 Flashcards
What goods are available to all without direct payment?
public goods
The elite theory of government maintains that ________.
wealthy, politically powerful people control government, and government has no interest in meeting the needs of ordinary people
Which of the following is a good example of a tradeoff?
The government pleases environmental activists by preserving public lands but also pleases ranchers by allowing them to rent public lands for grazing purposes.
When a person is asked a question about a political issue that person has little interest in and has not thought much about, the person’s answer will likely reflect ________.
latent preferences
British colonists in North America in the late seventeenth century were greatly influenced by the political thought of ________.
John Locke
What important power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?
It could not impose taxes.
According to the Great Compromise, how would representation in Congress be apportioned?
Representation in the House of Representatives would be based on each state’s population and every state would have two senators.
What argument did Alexander Hamilton use to convince people that it was not dangerous to place power in the hands of one man?
both One man could respond to crises more quickly than a group of men like Congress and
It was easier to control the actions of one man than the actions of a group. ( both B & C )
How many states must ratify an amendment before it becomes law?
three-fourths
Which statement about federal and unitary systems is most accurate?
In a federal system, the constitution allocates powers between states and federal government; in a unitary system, powers are lodged in the national government.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court invoked which provisions of the constitution?
necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause
Which is not a merit of cooperative federalism?
Cooperative federalism respects the traditional jurisdictional boundaries between states and federal government.
Which statement about unfunded mandates is false?
New federalism promotes the use of unfunded mandates.
Which statement about immigration federalism is false?
The Arizona v. United States decision struck down all Arizona’s most restrictive provisions on undocumented immigration.
Which statement about venue shopping is true?
None of the statements are correct
Which of the following is not a benefit of federalism?
Federalism encourages economic equality across the country.
in which form of government does a small group of elite people hold political power ?
oligarcy
Supporting the actions of the Democratic Party simply because one identifies oneself as a member of that party is an example of
partisanship
private good
Goods provided by private businesses that can be used only by those who pay for them
Public Goods
Goods provided by government that anyone dan use and that are available to all without charge
Common Goods
Goods that all people may use but that commo are of limited supply
Toll Goods
Goods that are available to many people but are used only by those who can pay the price to do so
Totalitarianism
a form of government where government is all-powerful and citizens have not rights
Monarchy
a form of government where one ruler, Monarchy usually a hereditary one, holds political
power
