Pre-Assessment Questions With Answers. Latest update

1. Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarianism? a. Democratic socialism b. Keynesian c. Laissez-Faire d. Socialism 2. Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over order? a. Communism b. Liberalism c. Socialism d. Libertarianism 3. What is an example of equality of opportunity? a. We all have the same chance to succeed b. We all get the same end result c. We all have the same political power d. We all receive the same resources from the government 4. Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for equal work. Which type of equality is this an example of? a. Political Equality b. Equality of opportunity c. Equality of outcome d. Legislative equality 5. Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public officials? a. Popular election of members of Congress b. Lawsuits to confirm appointments c. Congressional committees appoint members of Congress d. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court nominates public officials 6. Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of government? a. The people b. The judiciary c. The constitution d. The legislature 7. Which term characterizes the relationship the federal government and various state governments under the a. Tension b. Subordination c. Subjugation d. Equality 8. How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty? a. It gives each branch of government some control over states based interest groups b. If divides power between foreign governments and the federal government c. It promotes majority rule and limits