POLS 102 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
When it comes to voting, with which party do most younger Americans affiliate? -
ANSWER Independent
What is the difference between a country whose politics tend toward greater
egalitarianism and a country whose politics tend toward greater individualism? -
ANSWER A country with more egalitarian politics may pursue policies that
reduce inequalities, such as spending more on public education; a country whose
politics tend toward individualism may reduce regulations on businesses or reduce
taxes.
What is the difference between private goods and public goods? - ANSWER
Private goods are produced by the market and can be purchased by individuals/
Public goods are produced by governments and are available to all.
In the U.S. the majority of people believe in God, whereas just about 7 percent of
the American population are atheists. Since majority rules prevails in the U.S.,
what prevents that majority from enacting a law that might, for example, imprison
atheists? - ANSWER minority rights
Which of the following is an example of civic engagement? - ANSWER Reading
about political news
Voting for a representative in a town council or Congress.
Attending a town meeting.
, Democracy puts political power in the hands of the people. However, as the
textbook points out, representative democracy differs from direct democracy.
Which of the following is the definition of representative democracy? -
ANSWER Citizens vote for members of Congress, the president and vice
president, members of state legislatures, governors, mayors, and members of
town councils and school boards to act on their behalf.
Citizens do not govern directly. Instead, they elect representatives to make
decisions and pass laws on behalf of all the people.
Both answers 1 and 2 above are elements of representative democracy.
Which of the following provides support for the elite theory of government? -
ANSWER Most elected representatives in the U.S. are well-educated white
male professionals and businessmen. Many members of Congress are millionaires.
Which of the following are historical examples of ordinary people challenging the
power of elites to effect significant social change? - ANSWER The Abolitionist
Movement
The Movement for Women's Suffrage
The Civil Rights Movement
Why are Americans aged 18-29 less likely to become involved in traditional forms
of political activity than older Americans? - ANSWER Younger Americans feel
that candidates generally do not tackle issues relevant to their lives.
Does citizen engagement in a democracy matter? - ANSWER Citizen
engagement does matter because, at the very least, voting changes who the
members of the representative elite are.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
When it comes to voting, with which party do most younger Americans affiliate? -
ANSWER Independent
What is the difference between a country whose politics tend toward greater
egalitarianism and a country whose politics tend toward greater individualism? -
ANSWER A country with more egalitarian politics may pursue policies that
reduce inequalities, such as spending more on public education; a country whose
politics tend toward individualism may reduce regulations on businesses or reduce
taxes.
What is the difference between private goods and public goods? - ANSWER
Private goods are produced by the market and can be purchased by individuals/
Public goods are produced by governments and are available to all.
In the U.S. the majority of people believe in God, whereas just about 7 percent of
the American population are atheists. Since majority rules prevails in the U.S.,
what prevents that majority from enacting a law that might, for example, imprison
atheists? - ANSWER minority rights
Which of the following is an example of civic engagement? - ANSWER Reading
about political news
Voting for a representative in a town council or Congress.
Attending a town meeting.
, Democracy puts political power in the hands of the people. However, as the
textbook points out, representative democracy differs from direct democracy.
Which of the following is the definition of representative democracy? -
ANSWER Citizens vote for members of Congress, the president and vice
president, members of state legislatures, governors, mayors, and members of
town councils and school boards to act on their behalf.
Citizens do not govern directly. Instead, they elect representatives to make
decisions and pass laws on behalf of all the people.
Both answers 1 and 2 above are elements of representative democracy.
Which of the following provides support for the elite theory of government? -
ANSWER Most elected representatives in the U.S. are well-educated white
male professionals and businessmen. Many members of Congress are millionaires.
Which of the following are historical examples of ordinary people challenging the
power of elites to effect significant social change? - ANSWER The Abolitionist
Movement
The Movement for Women's Suffrage
The Civil Rights Movement
Why are Americans aged 18-29 less likely to become involved in traditional forms
of political activity than older Americans? - ANSWER Younger Americans feel
that candidates generally do not tackle issues relevant to their lives.
Does citizen engagement in a democracy matter? - ANSWER Citizen
engagement does matter because, at the very least, voting changes who the
members of the representative elite are.
