SWU 182 QUIZ 1,2,3 WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
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Authoritarianism - answer-A type of regime in which only the government itself is fully
controlled by the ruler. Social and Economic institutions exist that are not under the
governments control
authority - answer-the right and power of a govt or other entity to enforce its decision.
bill of rights - answer-The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Capitalism - answer-An economic system characterized by the private ownership of
wealth-creating assets, free markets and freedom of contract
civil liberties - answer-Those personal freedoms, including freedom of religion and of
speech, that are protected for all individuals in a society
conservatism - answer-A set of beliefs that includes a limited role for the national
government in helping individuals, support for traditional values and lifestyles, and a
cautious response to change.
conservative movement - answer-an American movement founded in 1950's that
provides a comprehensive ideological framework for conservative politics.
democracy - answer-a system of government In which political authority is vested in the
people
democratic republic - answer-a republic in which leaders elected by the people make
and enforce laws and policies
, direct democracy - answer-a system of government in which political decisions are
made by the people directly, rather than by their elected representatives
elite theory - answer-the argument that society Is ruled by a small number of people
who exercise power to further their self interest
equality - answer-as a political value, the idea that all people are equal worth
government - answer-the institution that has the ultimate authority for making decisions
that resolve conflicts and allocate benefits and privileges within a society
ideolog - answer-a comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and about
the role of an institution or government
initiative - answer-A procedure by which voters can petition to vote on a law or a
constitutional amendment.
institution - answer-an ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society
legitimacy - answer-popular acceptance of the right power of government or other entity
to exercise authority
liberalism - answer-a set of beliefs that include advocacy of positive government action
to improve the welfare of individuals, support for civil rights and tolerance for political
and social change.
Libertarianism - answer-a political ideology based on skepticism or oppposition toward
most government activities
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+ 2026
Authoritarianism - answer-A type of regime in which only the government itself is fully
controlled by the ruler. Social and Economic institutions exist that are not under the
governments control
authority - answer-the right and power of a govt or other entity to enforce its decision.
bill of rights - answer-The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Capitalism - answer-An economic system characterized by the private ownership of
wealth-creating assets, free markets and freedom of contract
civil liberties - answer-Those personal freedoms, including freedom of religion and of
speech, that are protected for all individuals in a society
conservatism - answer-A set of beliefs that includes a limited role for the national
government in helping individuals, support for traditional values and lifestyles, and a
cautious response to change.
conservative movement - answer-an American movement founded in 1950's that
provides a comprehensive ideological framework for conservative politics.
democracy - answer-a system of government In which political authority is vested in the
people
democratic republic - answer-a republic in which leaders elected by the people make
and enforce laws and policies
, direct democracy - answer-a system of government in which political decisions are
made by the people directly, rather than by their elected representatives
elite theory - answer-the argument that society Is ruled by a small number of people
who exercise power to further their self interest
equality - answer-as a political value, the idea that all people are equal worth
government - answer-the institution that has the ultimate authority for making decisions
that resolve conflicts and allocate benefits and privileges within a society
ideolog - answer-a comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and about
the role of an institution or government
initiative - answer-A procedure by which voters can petition to vote on a law or a
constitutional amendment.
institution - answer-an ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society
legitimacy - answer-popular acceptance of the right power of government or other entity
to exercise authority
liberalism - answer-a set of beliefs that include advocacy of positive government action
to improve the welfare of individuals, support for civil rights and tolerance for political
and social change.
Libertarianism - answer-a political ideology based on skepticism or oppposition toward
most government activities
