POLS 1100 CSCC Exam 1 Study Guide
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Term - CORRECT ANSWER - Definition/Answer
Critical thinking - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to think clearly and rationally,
understanding the logical connection between ideas, and making sound judgments based on
evidence and reasoning.
Four core political values: liberty - CORRECT ANSWER - individualism, self-
government, equality,1. Liberty: The principle of personal freedom and individual rights.
2. Individualism: - CORRECT ANSWER - The belief in the importance of individual
rights and self-reliance.
3. Self-government: - CORRECT ANSWER - The idea that people have the right to
govern themselves through elected representatives.
4. Equality: - CORRECT ANSWER - The principle of equal treatment and opportunities
for all citizens under the law.
Problems with the Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER - The Articles of
Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to tax, raise an army, or
regulate trade effectively, leading to economic instability and challenges in maintaining order.
Goals of the framers of the Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER - The framers of the
Constitution aimed to establish a government that balanced limited government (to protect
individual rights), strong government (to maintain order), federal government (dividing power
between states and the central government), and representative government (where citizens elect
officials to represent their interests).
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Term - CORRECT ANSWER - Definition/Answer
Critical thinking - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to think clearly and rationally,
understanding the logical connection between ideas, and making sound judgments based on
evidence and reasoning.
Four core political values: liberty - CORRECT ANSWER - individualism, self-
government, equality,1. Liberty: The principle of personal freedom and individual rights.
2. Individualism: - CORRECT ANSWER - The belief in the importance of individual
rights and self-reliance.
3. Self-government: - CORRECT ANSWER - The idea that people have the right to
govern themselves through elected representatives.
4. Equality: - CORRECT ANSWER - The principle of equal treatment and opportunities
for all citizens under the law.
Problems with the Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER - The Articles of
Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to tax, raise an army, or
regulate trade effectively, leading to economic instability and challenges in maintaining order.
Goals of the framers of the Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER - The framers of the
Constitution aimed to establish a government that balanced limited government (to protect
individual rights), strong government (to maintain order), federal government (dividing power
between states and the central government), and representative government (where citizens elect
officials to represent their interests).
