Exam 100 Points Possible
Instructions
This exam will consist of three parts and covers content from Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of
your American Government and Politics Today textbook.
Part 1: multiple choice
Part 2: fill in the blanks
Part 3: true/false
There is one bonus question at the end of the exam.
Question 1
One of the oldest purposes of government is:
a. programs for the poor.
b. to compete globally in the economy.
c. to provided security or order.
d. none of the above.
Question 2
Although not present at the national level, a number of states and cities permit citizens to vote
directly on laws and policies. This is an example of:
a. pluralism
b. a republic
c. direct democracy
d. representative democracy
Question 3
, A procedure by which voters can petition to vote on a law or a constitutional amendment is a:
a. recall vote.
b. initiative.
c. Impeachment voting.
d. referendum.
Question 4
A democratic republic can best be described as:
a. a republic in which leaders elected by the people make and enforce laws and policies.
b. a perspective holding that society is ruled by a small number of people who hold
power to further self-interest.
c. a theory that encourages conflict among interest groups.
d. where power is held in a centralized government.
Question 5
A system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process,
usually through the election of key public officials is
a. oligarchy
b. democracy
c. authoritarian government
d. citizen involvement
Question 6
Instructions
This exam will consist of three parts and covers content from Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of
your American Government and Politics Today textbook.
Part 1: multiple choice
Part 2: fill in the blanks
Part 3: true/false
There is one bonus question at the end of the exam.
Question 1
One of the oldest purposes of government is:
a. programs for the poor.
b. to compete globally in the economy.
c. to provided security or order.
d. none of the above.
Question 2
Although not present at the national level, a number of states and cities permit citizens to vote
directly on laws and policies. This is an example of:
a. pluralism
b. a republic
c. direct democracy
d. representative democracy
Question 3
, A procedure by which voters can petition to vote on a law or a constitutional amendment is a:
a. recall vote.
b. initiative.
c. Impeachment voting.
d. referendum.
Question 4
A democratic republic can best be described as:
a. a republic in which leaders elected by the people make and enforce laws and policies.
b. a perspective holding that society is ruled by a small number of people who hold
power to further self-interest.
c. a theory that encourages conflict among interest groups.
d. where power is held in a centralized government.
Question 5
A system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process,
usually through the election of key public officials is
a. oligarchy
b. democracy
c. authoritarian government
d. citizen involvement
Question 6
