American Government and
Politics Today: The
ST
Essentials 20th Edition
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TEST BANK
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Barbara A. Bardes
Mack C. Shelley II
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Steffen W. Schmidt
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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and Students
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© Barbara A. Bardes, Mack C. Shelley II & Steffen W. Schmidt.
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
© BooksbyMed
, American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials – 20th Edition
(ISBN 9780357458426)
Barbara A. Bardes, Mack C. Shelley II, and Steffen W. Schmidt
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. The Democratic Republic
Chapter 2. The Constitution
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Chapter 3. Federalism
Chapter 4. Civil Liberties
Chapter 5. Civil Rights
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Chapter 6. Public Opinion and Political Socialization
Chapter 7. Interest Groups
Chapter 8. Political Parties
Chapter 9. Campaigns and Elections
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Chapter 10. The Media
Chapter 11. The Congress
Chapter 12. The President
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Chapter 13. The Executive Branch
Chapter 14. The Courts
Chapter 15. Domestic and Economic Policy
Chapter 16. Foreign Policy
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - The Democratic Republic
1. The struggle over power or influence within organizations that can grant benefits or privileges best defines which of the
following?
a. Nationalism
b. Public Apathy
c. Pluralism
d. Politics
e. Political science
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ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
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States.
7.1.1 - Define government.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 12:19 AM
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DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2020 6:34 AM
2. Which of the following is the oldest purpose of government?
a. To maintain order by protecting members of society from external threats and internal criminal activity
b. To print money and control the economy
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c. To guarantee freedom and liberty for all people
d. To act to protect the rights of the minority
e. To establish benefits for the wealthiest individuals in society
a
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ANSWER:
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
States.
D?
7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 12:59 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2020 6:38 AM
3. The effects of government can be found in which of the following?
a. The food you eat
b. The schools most children attend
c. The sales tax you pay on purchases
d. The distribution of the assets of the deceased
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, Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - The Democratic Republic
e. All of these are correct.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
ST
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
States.
UV
7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional,
national, and global communities.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 1:16 AM
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DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2020 1:22 AM
4. What is liberty?
a. The freedom to do whatever you want
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b. A political value available only in the United States
c. The greatest freedom of the individual consistent with the freedom of other individuals
d. A political value that is incompatible with government authority
e. A political value that can be taken away by the government, according to the U.S. Constitution
PP
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
RO
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
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States.
7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 1:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2020 1:27 AM
D?
5. When do governments have authority?
a. When they adhere to special norms
b. When people always obey the law
c. When they control the media
d. When they have the right and power to enforce their decisions
e. When they establish liberty and order in societies
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
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Politics Today: The
ST
Essentials 20th Edition
UV
TEST BANK
IA
_A
PP
Barbara A. Bardes
Mack C. Shelley II
RO
Steffen W. Schmidt
────────────────────────────────────────────────────
VE
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
D
and Students
?
© Barbara A. Bardes, Mack C. Shelley II & Steffen W. Schmidt.
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
© BooksbyMed
, American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials – 20th Edition
(ISBN 9780357458426)
Barbara A. Bardes, Mack C. Shelley II, and Steffen W. Schmidt
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. The Democratic Republic
Chapter 2. The Constitution
ST
Chapter 3. Federalism
Chapter 4. Civil Liberties
Chapter 5. Civil Rights
UV
Chapter 6. Public Opinion and Political Socialization
Chapter 7. Interest Groups
Chapter 8. Political Parties
Chapter 9. Campaigns and Elections
IA
Chapter 10. The Media
Chapter 11. The Congress
Chapter 12. The President
_A
Chapter 13. The Executive Branch
Chapter 14. The Courts
Chapter 15. Domestic and Economic Policy
Chapter 16. Foreign Policy
PP
RO
VE
D ?
© BooksbyMed
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - The Democratic Republic
1. The struggle over power or influence within organizations that can grant benefits or privileges best defines which of the
following?
a. Nationalism
b. Public Apathy
c. Pluralism
d. Politics
e. Political science
ST
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
UV
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
IA
States.
7.1.1 - Define government.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 12:19 AM
_A
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2020 6:34 AM
2. Which of the following is the oldest purpose of government?
a. To maintain order by protecting members of society from external threats and internal criminal activity
b. To print money and control the economy
PP
c. To guarantee freedom and liberty for all people
d. To act to protect the rights of the minority
e. To establish benefits for the wealthiest individuals in society
a
RO
ANSWER:
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
VE
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
States.
D?
7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 12:59 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/12/2020 6:38 AM
3. The effects of government can be found in which of the following?
a. The food you eat
b. The schools most children attend
c. The sales tax you pay on purchases
d. The distribution of the assets of the deceased
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, Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - The Democratic Republic
e. All of these are correct.
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
ST
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
States.
UV
7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence,
knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional,
national, and global communities.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 1:16 AM
IA
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2020 1:22 AM
4. What is liberty?
a. The freedom to do whatever you want
_A
b. A political value available only in the United States
c. The greatest freedom of the individual consistent with the freedom of other individuals
d. A political value that is incompatible with government authority
e. A political value that can be taken away by the government, according to the U.S. Constitution
PP
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
RO
REFERENCES: Politics and Government
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United
VE
States.
7.1.3 - Identify the problems that government is meant to address.
DATE CREATED: 12/11/2020 1:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/11/2020 1:27 AM
D?
5. When do governments have authority?
a. When they adhere to special norms
b. When people always obey the law
c. When they control the media
d. When they have the right and power to enforce their decisions
e. When they establish liberty and order in societies
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
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