American Government Exam Questions & Answers (Graded A+)

What is the major barrier to political thinking? - ANSWER-unwillingness of citizens to make the effort What is a major limit on majoritarianism suggested by the text? - ANSWER-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. Which of the following is NOT one of the core values of American political culture? - ANSWER-cooperation French philosopher Michel Foucault referred to politics as:"________." - ANSWER-war by other means What new policy was established by the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Gideon v. Wainwright ruling? - ANSWER-government provision of free legal counsel to the accused if they are too poor to hire a lawyer Research suggests which of the following is primarily to blame for misinformation about political affairs spreading easily? - ANSWER-lack of exposure to other sources of information The United States has certain rules in place to keep politics within peaceful bounds. These rules include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-autocracy Political knowledge has been shown to be important - ANSWER-because it fosters civic participation. West West Virginia, the state with the lowest percentage of college graduates in the United States, - ANSWER-has a higher proportion of college graduates than most European countries