Unit Quiz 3

Question 1

Liberalism

Answer 1

an ideology favoring an active role for government in efforts to solve society’s problems

Question 2

Conservatism

Answer 2

conservatism an ideology favoring a limited role for government and more private initiative by nongovernmental groups in efforts to solve society’s problems

Question 3

Socialism

Answer 3

is a left-wing to far-left economic philosophy and movement encompassing a range of economic systems characterized by the dominance of social ownership of the means of production as opposed to private ownership.

Question 4

Libertarianism

Answer 4

an ideology based on a strong belief in personal freedom and a minimal role for government

Question 5

Environmentalism

Answer 5

an ideology that emphasizes conservation and protection of the environment

Question 6

Centrism

Answer 6

an ideology at the middle of the political spectrum that combines elements of both liberal and conservative thought

Question 7

Naturalization requirements

Answer 7

At least 18 years old
Permanent resident for at least 15 years( 3 years if married to a US citizen)(may also become one based on activeness in US military)
Read, write, and speak basic english
Person of good moral character

Question 8

Naturalization app process

Answer 8

Prepare Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Submit Form N-400
Go to the biometrics appointment( if it applies)
Complete the interview
Application continued(may have to provide additional documents)
Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
If the Application Denied(could apply for hearing to possibly get it changed)

Question 9

5 functions of political parties

Answer 9

Parties recruit candidates and support campaigns
Parties help organize elections and inform voters
Parties organize the government
Parties unite diverse interests and make collective action possible
Parties serve as loyal opposition to the political party in power

Question 10

Social rights
D vs R

Answer 10

Democrats support same sex marriage abortion and gun control laws
Republicans oppsoite

Question 11

Regulation of business

D vs R

Answer 11

Democrats support regulation of businesss to protect consumers workers and the environment
Republicans think the regulation harms economic growth and businessses

Question 12

Environment regulation

D vs R

Answer 12

Most democrats favor strict environmental regulation
Republicans oppose it because it harms business and economy

Question 13

Strong gov
D vs R

Answer 13

Democrat support
Republicans want more power at a state and local gov and weaker national gov

Question 14

Tax
D vs R

Answer 14

Republicans favor board tax cuts to encourage economic growth and allow ppl to keep what they earn
Democrats favor tax cuts for poor but also raising taxes for the rich in order to support programs benefiting society

Question 15

Who r the top contributors to PAC

Answer 15

Corporations

Question 16

Grassroots mobilization uses what to influence policy

Answer 16

Rallies with strong vocal support at a local level

Question 17

First parties formed from

Answer 17

Alexander Hamilton- federalist
Thomas Jefferson - democratic republicnas

Question 18

What patty system do we have

Answer 18

A 2 party system

Question 19

What r third parties for

Answer 19

Other Americans to express their opinions in constructive ways