POLI 201 EXAM 1
Government - Answers-The formal vehicle through which policies are made and affairs of state are
conducted
Monarchy - Answers-A form of government in which power is vested in hereditary kings and queens
who govern in the interest of all
Totalitarianism - Answers-A form of government in which power resides in a leader who rules according
to self-interest and without regard for individual rights and liberties.
Oligarchy - Answers-A form of government in which the right to participate depends on the possession
of wealth, social status, military position, or achievement.
Republic - Answers-A government rooted in the consent of the governed; a representative or indirect
democracy.
Democracy - Answers-A system of government that gives power to the people, whether directly or
through elected representatives.
Direct Democracy - Answers-A system of government in which members of the polity meets to discuss
all policy decisions and then agree to abide by majority rule.
Indirect Democracy - Answers-A system of government that gives citizens the opportunity to vote for
representatives who work on their behalf (most democracies are this type).
, The five major points found in the Preamble of the Constitution - Answers-Establish justice, ensure
domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, and promote the general warfare.
Popular consent - Answers-The principle that governments must draw their powers from the consent of
the governed.
Majority rule - Answers-The central premise of direct democracy in which only policies that collectively
garner the support of the majority of voters will be made into law.
Popular sovereignty - Answers-The notion that the ultimate authority in society rests with the people.
Ideology - Answers-Sets or systems of beliefs that shape the thinking of individuals and how they view
the world.
Conservative - Answers-One who favors limited government intervention, particularly in economic
affairs.
Social Conservative - Answers-One who believes that the government should support and further
traditional moral teachings.
Liberal - Answers-One who favors greater government intervention, particularly in economic affairs and
in the provision of social services.
Moderate - Answers-A person who takes a relatively centrist or middle-of-the-road view on most
political issues.
Statist - Answers-One who believes in extensive government control of personal and economic liberties.
Government - Answers-The formal vehicle through which policies are made and affairs of state are
conducted
Monarchy - Answers-A form of government in which power is vested in hereditary kings and queens
who govern in the interest of all
Totalitarianism - Answers-A form of government in which power resides in a leader who rules according
to self-interest and without regard for individual rights and liberties.
Oligarchy - Answers-A form of government in which the right to participate depends on the possession
of wealth, social status, military position, or achievement.
Republic - Answers-A government rooted in the consent of the governed; a representative or indirect
democracy.
Democracy - Answers-A system of government that gives power to the people, whether directly or
through elected representatives.
Direct Democracy - Answers-A system of government in which members of the polity meets to discuss
all policy decisions and then agree to abide by majority rule.
Indirect Democracy - Answers-A system of government that gives citizens the opportunity to vote for
representatives who work on their behalf (most democracies are this type).
, The five major points found in the Preamble of the Constitution - Answers-Establish justice, ensure
domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, and promote the general warfare.
Popular consent - Answers-The principle that governments must draw their powers from the consent of
the governed.
Majority rule - Answers-The central premise of direct democracy in which only policies that collectively
garner the support of the majority of voters will be made into law.
Popular sovereignty - Answers-The notion that the ultimate authority in society rests with the people.
Ideology - Answers-Sets or systems of beliefs that shape the thinking of individuals and how they view
the world.
Conservative - Answers-One who favors limited government intervention, particularly in economic
affairs.
Social Conservative - Answers-One who believes that the government should support and further
traditional moral teachings.
Liberal - Answers-One who favors greater government intervention, particularly in economic affairs and
in the provision of social services.
Moderate - Answers-A person who takes a relatively centrist or middle-of-the-road view on most
political issues.
Statist - Answers-One who believes in extensive government control of personal and economic liberties.
