PSC 101 Midterm Exam Questions With All
Correct & Verified Answers
Political Efficacy Correct answer-the ability to influence government and politics
Political Apathy Correct answer-Lack of interest in political participation
Democracy Correct answer-political system that permits citizens to play a significant part in the
governmental process
Government Correct answer-formal institutions and procedures through which a territory and its
people are ruled
Authoritarian Government Correct answer-government recognizes no formal limit but may
nevertheless be restrained by the power of other social institutions
Totalitarian Government Correct answer-government recognizes no formal limits on its power and
seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that might challenge it
Constitutional Government Correct answer-a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are
placed on the powers of government
The Bourgeoisie Correct answer-"freeman of the city"
- Social class that was the key force behind the imposition of limits on government power
Federalism Correct answer-a system of government in which power is divided, by a constitution,
between the central government and regional governments
Direct Democracy Correct answer-a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws
and policies
Representative Democracy (republic) Correct answer-a system of government in which the
populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in governmental decision making
Politics Correct answer-refers to the conflicts and struggles over the leadership, structure, and
policies of governments
Women's Suffrage Correct answer-the right of women to vote
Naturalization Correct answer-A legal process to obtain citizenship
1929 Stock Market Crash Correct answer-Another leading component to the start of the Great
Depression. The stock became very popular in the 1920's, then in 1929 in took a steep downturn and
many lost their money and hope they had put in to the stock.
Trust in Government Correct answer-Your level of confidence in what the government is doing
Popular Sovereignty Correct answer-a principle of democracy in which political authority rests
ultimately in the hands of the people
, Equality of Opportunity Correct answer-all people should have the freedom to use whatever
talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential
Voter Turnout Correct answer-the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election
Liberty Correct answer-freedom from governmental control
Declaration of Independence Correct answer-the document recording the proclamation of the
second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great
Britain
Constitution Correct answer-A document which spells out the principles by which a government
runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Political Equality Correct answer-the right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle
of "one person, one vote"
Equality Correct answer-the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
American Political Culture Correct answer-A set of basic, foundational values and beliefs about
government that is shared by most citizens. Key elements: democracy, equality before the law,
limited government, capitalism & private property
Economic Freedom Correct answer-The freedom to own property, to make a profit, and to make
choices about what to produce, buy, and sell
Bill of Rights Correct answer-The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Laissez-Faire Capitalism Correct answer-allowed very little room for the national government to
regulate trade or restrict the use of private property, even in the public interest
Majority Rule Correct answer-the democratic principle that a government follows the preferences
of the majority of voters but protects the interests of the minority
The Stamp Act Correct answer-law that taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents,
newspapers, etc.
The Sugar Act Correct answer-1764 - tax on sugar, molasses, and other commodities
Confederation Correct answer-a system of government in which states retain sovereign authority
except for the powers expressly delegated to the national government
Articles of Confederation Correct answer-The United States' first written Constitution
Boston Massacre Correct answer-The first bloodshed of the American Revolution (1770), as British
guards at the Boston Customs House opened fire on a crowd killing five Americans
Boston Tea Party Correct answer-A 1773 protest against British taxes in which Boston colonists
disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Harbor
Correct & Verified Answers
Political Efficacy Correct answer-the ability to influence government and politics
Political Apathy Correct answer-Lack of interest in political participation
Democracy Correct answer-political system that permits citizens to play a significant part in the
governmental process
Government Correct answer-formal institutions and procedures through which a territory and its
people are ruled
Authoritarian Government Correct answer-government recognizes no formal limit but may
nevertheless be restrained by the power of other social institutions
Totalitarian Government Correct answer-government recognizes no formal limits on its power and
seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that might challenge it
Constitutional Government Correct answer-a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are
placed on the powers of government
The Bourgeoisie Correct answer-"freeman of the city"
- Social class that was the key force behind the imposition of limits on government power
Federalism Correct answer-a system of government in which power is divided, by a constitution,
between the central government and regional governments
Direct Democracy Correct answer-a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws
and policies
Representative Democracy (republic) Correct answer-a system of government in which the
populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in governmental decision making
Politics Correct answer-refers to the conflicts and struggles over the leadership, structure, and
policies of governments
Women's Suffrage Correct answer-the right of women to vote
Naturalization Correct answer-A legal process to obtain citizenship
1929 Stock Market Crash Correct answer-Another leading component to the start of the Great
Depression. The stock became very popular in the 1920's, then in 1929 in took a steep downturn and
many lost their money and hope they had put in to the stock.
Trust in Government Correct answer-Your level of confidence in what the government is doing
Popular Sovereignty Correct answer-a principle of democracy in which political authority rests
ultimately in the hands of the people
, Equality of Opportunity Correct answer-all people should have the freedom to use whatever
talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential
Voter Turnout Correct answer-the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election
Liberty Correct answer-freedom from governmental control
Declaration of Independence Correct answer-the document recording the proclamation of the
second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great
Britain
Constitution Correct answer-A document which spells out the principles by which a government
runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Political Equality Correct answer-the right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle
of "one person, one vote"
Equality Correct answer-the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
American Political Culture Correct answer-A set of basic, foundational values and beliefs about
government that is shared by most citizens. Key elements: democracy, equality before the law,
limited government, capitalism & private property
Economic Freedom Correct answer-The freedom to own property, to make a profit, and to make
choices about what to produce, buy, and sell
Bill of Rights Correct answer-The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Laissez-Faire Capitalism Correct answer-allowed very little room for the national government to
regulate trade or restrict the use of private property, even in the public interest
Majority Rule Correct answer-the democratic principle that a government follows the preferences
of the majority of voters but protects the interests of the minority
The Stamp Act Correct answer-law that taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents,
newspapers, etc.
The Sugar Act Correct answer-1764 - tax on sugar, molasses, and other commodities
Confederation Correct answer-a system of government in which states retain sovereign authority
except for the powers expressly delegated to the national government
Articles of Confederation Correct answer-The United States' first written Constitution
Boston Massacre Correct answer-The first bloodshed of the American Revolution (1770), as British
guards at the Boston Customs House opened fire on a crowd killing five Americans
Boston Tea Party Correct answer-A 1773 protest against British taxes in which Boston colonists
disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Harbor
