American Gov. (S.L) FINAL Exam Questions with complete solutions

what are the five general functions of ideologies - ANSWER-to explain, evaluate, provide norms, prescribe and identify. which political ideology does the following statement most closely represent? "all people should be left free to exercise their rights to life, liberty, and property to the greatest extent possible so long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others." - ANSWER-classic liberalism for a libertarian, what is the role of government in protecting rights? - ANSWER-government should exist only to protect our rights and nothing more. what were the conditions that led to the development fo progressivism? - ANSWER-the negative results of industrialization what is the primary purpose of a political party? - ANSWER-seeking to run candidates and win elections republicans tend to favor which perspective? - ANSWER-classical economic liberalism with which political party does the LBGT community generally align? - ANSWER-democratic Which of the following is a characteristic of "durability" of a critical election? - ANSWER-the new electoral composition persisting over time what is the key characteristic of a multiparty system? - ANSWER-all political parties have a realistic chance to place candidates in office