AAMC FL 1 CARS
AAMC FL 1 CARS Test Questions (53
Terms) with Answers and Rationales
Update 2024.
Which of the following statements from the passage most strongly indicates that
the passage was written prior to the twenty-first century?
A.
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"The regular holding of deliberative assemblies of a thousand members
encounters the gravest difficulties in respect of room and distance. . . ."
B.
"The crowd . . . is . . . readily influenced by the eloquence of popular orators."
C.
"[T]hese same assemblies, if divided into small sections, . . . would be much more
guarded in their assent."
D.
"The sovereign masses are incapable of undertaking the most necessary
resolutions." - Answer: A
This is kind of obvious, anything that happens before the twenty first century
tends to be older and have more difficulties
"gravest difficulties"
Which of the following assertions in the passage does the author support with a
practical example?
A.
"[D]irect government by the people . . . greatly facilitates sudden insurrection of
all kinds by individuals who are exceptionally bold, energetic, and adroit."
B.
"[A]nd therewith disappears also personality and sense of responsibility."
C.
"The adhesion of the crowd is tumultuous, summary, and unconditional."
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D.
"[I]t is impossible for the collectivity to undertake the direct settlement of all the
controversies that may arise." - Answer: D
Practical Example: gives claims/reasoning to the statement.
A: just a direct quote
B: just a direct quote,
C: just a direct quote
D: gives a statement before this quote stating that Peter wrongs paul. This shows
that it was absurd to imagine that the entire collectivity would be able to examine
circumstances of the controversy.
Suppose the author were asked to advise a newly independent nation about the
form of government it should establish. Based on the passage, the author would
probably recommend
A.
a monarchy, in which decisions are made by one supreme leader.
B.
a representative democracy, in which decisions are made by a limited number of
elected representatives.
C.
a direct democracy, in which decisions are made by all the adults in the country.
D.
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an oligarchy, in which decisions are made by a small group of capable individuals. -
Answer: B: representative democracy
A: does not like to have direct leaders (like an oligarchy) therefore this is wrong
C: states that "direct government by the people would have no serious discussions
or thoughtful deliberations, therefore no direct democracy
D: oligarchy: first paragraph states that they want to avoid an oligarchy because it
can sway the powerful orator.
Consider that some groups are defined as "cults"; members of these extremist
sects generally live communally and obey an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
Assume that all cults have fewer than 100 members. This information would tend
to weaken the passage's assertions about the:
A.
ability of great orators to sway large groups.
B.
loss of personality and sense of responsibility.
C.
difficulties involved in convening large assemblies.
D.
reasonableness of small groups compared to large groups. - Answer: passage
states that: It is easier to dominate a large crowd than a small audience.
AAMC FL 1 CARS Test Questions (53
Terms) with Answers and Rationales
Update 2024.
Which of the following statements from the passage most strongly indicates that
the passage was written prior to the twenty-first century?
A.
, AAMC FL 1 CARS
"The regular holding of deliberative assemblies of a thousand members
encounters the gravest difficulties in respect of room and distance. . . ."
B.
"The crowd . . . is . . . readily influenced by the eloquence of popular orators."
C.
"[T]hese same assemblies, if divided into small sections, . . . would be much more
guarded in their assent."
D.
"The sovereign masses are incapable of undertaking the most necessary
resolutions." - Answer: A
This is kind of obvious, anything that happens before the twenty first century
tends to be older and have more difficulties
"gravest difficulties"
Which of the following assertions in the passage does the author support with a
practical example?
A.
"[D]irect government by the people . . . greatly facilitates sudden insurrection of
all kinds by individuals who are exceptionally bold, energetic, and adroit."
B.
"[A]nd therewith disappears also personality and sense of responsibility."
C.
"The adhesion of the crowd is tumultuous, summary, and unconditional."
, AAMC FL 1 CARS
D.
"[I]t is impossible for the collectivity to undertake the direct settlement of all the
controversies that may arise." - Answer: D
Practical Example: gives claims/reasoning to the statement.
A: just a direct quote
B: just a direct quote,
C: just a direct quote
D: gives a statement before this quote stating that Peter wrongs paul. This shows
that it was absurd to imagine that the entire collectivity would be able to examine
circumstances of the controversy.
Suppose the author were asked to advise a newly independent nation about the
form of government it should establish. Based on the passage, the author would
probably recommend
A.
a monarchy, in which decisions are made by one supreme leader.
B.
a representative democracy, in which decisions are made by a limited number of
elected representatives.
C.
a direct democracy, in which decisions are made by all the adults in the country.
D.
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an oligarchy, in which decisions are made by a small group of capable individuals. -
Answer: B: representative democracy
A: does not like to have direct leaders (like an oligarchy) therefore this is wrong
C: states that "direct government by the people would have no serious discussions
or thoughtful deliberations, therefore no direct democracy
D: oligarchy: first paragraph states that they want to avoid an oligarchy because it
can sway the powerful orator.
Consider that some groups are defined as "cults"; members of these extremist
sects generally live communally and obey an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
Assume that all cults have fewer than 100 members. This information would tend
to weaken the passage's assertions about the:
A.
ability of great orators to sway large groups.
B.
loss of personality and sense of responsibility.
C.
difficulties involved in convening large assemblies.
D.
reasonableness of small groups compared to large groups. - Answer: passage
states that: It is easier to dominate a large crowd than a small audience.
