Unit 3

Question 1

Citizens in Country A do not have the right to assemble. How would life there be different from the United States?

Answer 1

In Country A, democracy would not function as well because like minded individuals would be less likely to form any type of group.

Question 2

In country E, all citizens are allowed to vote on who will be their representative. What type of government would country E be?

Answer 2

democratic republic

Question 3

According to George Washington in his farewell speech, he mentioned two areas important to political prosperity. One was religion, what was the second important ingredient that was indispensable for the success of the nation?

Answer 3

morality

Question 4

What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 deal with?

Answer 4

forbids discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, and national origin

Question 5

What is a civil society?

Answer 5

a society in which social groups form freely to petition government

Question 6

What was the purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment?

Answer 6

to provide “equal protection under the law” for all American citizens, including former slaves.

Question 7

What can be concluded from unit 3 about religion in the United States?

Answer 7

Even though there are many different denominations, people tend to be both tolerant of and grateful for those differences.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the role of religion in modern day America?

Answer 8

Religious belief is widespread, but most Americans are tolerant of others with different beliefs.

Question 9

If you lived in the 1640s and wanted to live in a colony that protected freedom of religion, where would you move?

Answer 9

Rhode Island

Question 10

In country C, several powerful economic leaders collectively hold political power. What type of government would country C be?

Answer 10

oligarchy

Question 11

In country D, one person, such as Adolf Hitler, holds all of the political power. What type of government would country D be?

Answer 11

dictatorship

Question 12

In country B, one person holds political power due to family inheritance. What type of government would country B be?

Answer 12

monarchy

Question 13

What was the purpose of the Thirteenth Amendment?

Answer 13

to abolish slavery

Question 14

Which of the following is most likely to create far-reaching national public policy change?

Answer 14

By joining a large group and marching for civil rights

Question 15

In country F, a religious leader or leaders holds political power. What type of government would country F be?

Answer 15

theocracy

Question 16

What are the percentages of religious affiliations in the United States?

Answer 16

80% Christian; 90% religious believers; 10% no religious belief; with Catholics as the largest single religious group.

Question 17

What was the purpose of the Fifteenth Amendment?

Answer 17

to guarantee all citizens the right to vote

Question 18

Why are the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments so important?

Answer 18

They were changes in civil rights as influenced by civic and political groups produced by civil society.

Question 19

Which of the following describes the potential of groups in America that affords virtually everyone the opportunity to participate and influence the nation’s politics, economy, and culture?

Answer 19

Pluralism

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the term pluralism?

Answer 20

Freedom of association, expression, assembly, and religious exercise to pursue their own interests in the political process.