PSCI 2305 EXAM 1 UNT REVIEW. LATEST ACTUAL
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
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Political Efficacy - CORRECT ANS>> The ability to influence government and politics
Autocracy - CORRECT ANS>> A form of government in which a single individual (King,
Queen, Dictator) rule.
Oligarchy - CORRECT ANS>> A form of government in which a small group controls
most of the governing decisions. (landowners, military officers, wealthy merchants)
Democracy - CORRECT ANS>> Permits citizens to play a significant part in
governmental process. Usually through the election of key government officials
Constitutional Government - CORRECT ANS>> Formal and effective limits are placed on
the powers of government
Authoritarian Government - CORRECT ANS>> Government recognizes no formal limits,
but may be restrained by the power of social institutions
Totalitarian Government - CORRECT ANS>> No limits and absorbs or eliminates
challenging social institutions
Representative Democracy - CORRECT ANS>> Populace selects representatives who
play a significant role in governmental decision making.
Direct Democracy - CORRECT ANS>> Citizens vote directly on laws and policies
Pluralism - CORRECT ANS>> All interests are free to compete for influence in the
government. Outcome is compromise and moderation
Political Culture - CORRECT ANS>> broadly shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about
how the government should function
Equality of Opportunity - CORRECT ANS>> A widely shared American ideal that all
people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach
their fullest potential
, Political Equality - CORRECT ANS>> The right to participate in politics equally, based on
the principle of "one person, one vote."
Public Opinion - CORRECT ANS>> Citizens' attitudes about political issues, leaders,
institutions, and events
Values - CORRECT ANS>> basic principles that shape a person's opinions about
political issues and events
Attitudes - CORRECT ANS>> A specific preference on a particular issue
Political Ideology - CORRECT ANS>> A cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general
philosophy about the role of government
Liberal - CORRECT ANS>> Those who generally support social and political reform,
governmental intervention in the economy, more economic equality, expansion of
federal social services, and greater concern for consumers and the environment
Conservative - CORRECT ANS>> Those who generally support the social and economic
status quo and are suspicious of efforts to introduce new political formulas and
economic
arrangements; believe that a large and powerful government poses a threat to citizens'
freedom
Libertarian - CORRECT ANS>> Someone who emphasizes freedom and believes in
voluntary association with small government
Socialist - CORRECT ANS>> Someone who generally believes in social ownership,
strong government, free markets, and reducing economic inequality
Political Socialization - CORRECT ANS>> The introduction of individuals into the
political culture
Agents of Socialization - CORRECT ANS>> Social institutions. including families and
schools, that help to shape individuals' basic political beliefs and values
Gender Gap - CORRECT ANS>> A distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the
differences in views between women and men
Zaller's Stages - CORRECT ANS>> Receive Stage-An individual receives information
from a number of different sources.
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
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Political Efficacy - CORRECT ANS>> The ability to influence government and politics
Autocracy - CORRECT ANS>> A form of government in which a single individual (King,
Queen, Dictator) rule.
Oligarchy - CORRECT ANS>> A form of government in which a small group controls
most of the governing decisions. (landowners, military officers, wealthy merchants)
Democracy - CORRECT ANS>> Permits citizens to play a significant part in
governmental process. Usually through the election of key government officials
Constitutional Government - CORRECT ANS>> Formal and effective limits are placed on
the powers of government
Authoritarian Government - CORRECT ANS>> Government recognizes no formal limits,
but may be restrained by the power of social institutions
Totalitarian Government - CORRECT ANS>> No limits and absorbs or eliminates
challenging social institutions
Representative Democracy - CORRECT ANS>> Populace selects representatives who
play a significant role in governmental decision making.
Direct Democracy - CORRECT ANS>> Citizens vote directly on laws and policies
Pluralism - CORRECT ANS>> All interests are free to compete for influence in the
government. Outcome is compromise and moderation
Political Culture - CORRECT ANS>> broadly shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about
how the government should function
Equality of Opportunity - CORRECT ANS>> A widely shared American ideal that all
people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach
their fullest potential
, Political Equality - CORRECT ANS>> The right to participate in politics equally, based on
the principle of "one person, one vote."
Public Opinion - CORRECT ANS>> Citizens' attitudes about political issues, leaders,
institutions, and events
Values - CORRECT ANS>> basic principles that shape a person's opinions about
political issues and events
Attitudes - CORRECT ANS>> A specific preference on a particular issue
Political Ideology - CORRECT ANS>> A cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general
philosophy about the role of government
Liberal - CORRECT ANS>> Those who generally support social and political reform,
governmental intervention in the economy, more economic equality, expansion of
federal social services, and greater concern for consumers and the environment
Conservative - CORRECT ANS>> Those who generally support the social and economic
status quo and are suspicious of efforts to introduce new political formulas and
economic
arrangements; believe that a large and powerful government poses a threat to citizens'
freedom
Libertarian - CORRECT ANS>> Someone who emphasizes freedom and believes in
voluntary association with small government
Socialist - CORRECT ANS>> Someone who generally believes in social ownership,
strong government, free markets, and reducing economic inequality
Political Socialization - CORRECT ANS>> The introduction of individuals into the
political culture
Agents of Socialization - CORRECT ANS>> Social institutions. including families and
schools, that help to shape individuals' basic political beliefs and values
Gender Gap - CORRECT ANS>> A distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the
differences in views between women and men
Zaller's Stages - CORRECT ANS>> Receive Stage-An individual receives information
from a number of different sources.
