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John Stuart Mill believed that any form of government should be judged on its ability to - ANSWER-promote the individual as "a progressive being." Which important aspect of European thought had a big impact on the formation of the political culture of America? - ANSWER-Enlightenment According to political scientist Louis Hartz, the United States - ANSWER-was "born free." _______ described politics as a conflict over "who gets what, when, and how." - ANSWER-Harold Lasswell What new policy was established by the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v. Wainwright ruling? - ANSWER-government provision of free legal counsel to the accused if they are too poor to hire a lawyer How many lawyers does the United States have in comparison to Britain, Germany, and Italy? - ANSWER-The U.S. has twice as many lawyers on a per capita basis. Enormous concentrations of wealth and power exist in the U.S. private sector, primarily in the hands of: - ANSWER-large corporations A government's authority - ANSWER-is evidenced when government officials use their right to exercise power. Political knowledge has been shown to be important - ANSWER-because it fosters civic participation