Straighterline American GOV Exam Questions & Answers (Rated A+)

Which of the following describes socialism as practiced today in Sweden? Select one: a. The government does not attempt to manage the overall economy, but owns a number of major industries and provides for people's basic economic needs. b. The government manages the overall economy through ownership of most major industries, and does not allow private property. c. The economy operates almost exclusively on private transactions. d. The government does little to manage the economy and owns no major industries, serving mainly to provide for people's basic economic needs. e. Firms are largely free to make their own production, distribution, and pricing decisions, and individuals depend largely on themselves for economic security. - ANSWER-a What is a major limit on majoritarianism suggested by the text? Select one: a. The public as a whole takes an interest in only a few of the hundreds of policy decisions that U.S. officials make each year. b. The public lacks access to the information required to take informed political action on most issues dealt with by the government each year. c. The actions of special interest groups are ultimately more influential than the voting power of the public. d. The rapid turnover of government officials and members of the legislature prevents the majority public from making a sustained effort for any single issue. e. The most power tends to reside with a wealthy minority of the voting public, preventing the majority public from setting the issue agenda. - ANSWER-a What type of government suppresses individuality, forcing people to think and act in prescribed ways or risk punishment? Select one: a. communistic b. socialistic c. authoritarian d. egalitarian e. republican - ANSWER-c