,American Democracy Now, 6e (Harrison)
Chapter 1 People, Politics, and Participation
1) Electoral politics in the United States was much the same in 1990 as it had been in 1890. The
advent of which technologies transformed electoral politics?
A) computers, rapid air transit, and satellite television
B) cell phones, satellite television, and the Internet
C) personal computers, cell phones, and the Internet
D) cell phones, PDAs, and satellite radio
E) rapid air transit, personal computers, and PDAs
Answer: C
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Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
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2) Which decade saw a marked decline in American attitudes toward government?
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
E) 1990s
Answer: C
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,3) Efficacy is citizens' belief that
A) they have the power to achieve something desirable, and that the government will listen to
them.
B) government should be run efficiently and effectively by a small group of bureaucrats.
C) government exists for the maintenance of individual and general welfare.
D) government policies should be based on the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
E) government can and should work to benefit all sectors of society.
Answer: A
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
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Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
4) Despite lingering media characterizations of a cynical, nonparticipatory youth electorate,
evidence indicates that many young voters are participating in which manner of civic
engagement?
A) Internet activism
B) volunteerism
C) community activism
D) consumer participation
E) All of these answers are correct.
Answer: E
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
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in the United States.
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, 5) In which presidential election was voter turnout by 18- to 24-year-olds the highest?
A) 2000
B) 2004
C) 2008
D) 2012
E) Voter turnout for 18- to 24-year-olds was essentially the same in all four elections.
Answer: C
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
6) Which age group had the highest turnout rate in recent presidential elections?
A) 18–24
B) 25–44
C) 45–64
D) 65+
E) Voter turnout for the various age groups was essentially the same in recent elections.
Answer: D
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Understand
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Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
7) Which of the following are actions practiced by individuals who engage in civic life and
public experience?
A) active communication with representatives and policymakers
B) advocating for one's own and others' self-interest
C) holding public officials accountable for their actions and decisions
D) accumulation of knowledge about public issues
E) All of these answers are correct.
Answer: E
Section: The Political Context Now
Bloom's: Understand
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Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
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Chapter 1 People, Politics, and Participation
1) Electoral politics in the United States was much the same in 1990 as it had been in 1890. The
advent of which technologies transformed electoral politics?
A) computers, rapid air transit, and satellite television
B) cell phones, satellite television, and the Internet
C) personal computers, cell phones, and the Internet
D) cell phones, PDAs, and satellite radio
E) rapid air transit, personal computers, and PDAs
Answer: C
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
2) Which decade saw a marked decline in American attitudes toward government?
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
E) 1990s
Answer: C
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
1
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,3) Efficacy is citizens' belief that
A) they have the power to achieve something desirable, and that the government will listen to
them.
B) government should be run efficiently and effectively by a small group of bureaucrats.
C) government exists for the maintenance of individual and general welfare.
D) government policies should be based on the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
E) government can and should work to benefit all sectors of society.
Answer: A
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
4) Despite lingering media characterizations of a cynical, nonparticipatory youth electorate,
evidence indicates that many young voters are participating in which manner of civic
engagement?
A) Internet activism
B) volunteerism
C) community activism
D) consumer participation
E) All of these answers are correct.
Answer: E
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
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, 5) In which presidential election was voter turnout by 18- to 24-year-olds the highest?
A) 2000
B) 2004
C) 2008
D) 2012
E) Voter turnout for 18- to 24-year-olds was essentially the same in all four elections.
Answer: C
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
6) Which age group had the highest turnout rate in recent presidential elections?
A) 18–24
B) 25–44
C) 45–64
D) 65+
E) Voter turnout for the various age groups was essentially the same in recent elections.
Answer: D
Section: y shd u study am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy Now?
Bloom's: Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
7) Which of the following are actions practiced by individuals who engage in civic life and
public experience?
A) active communication with representatives and policymakers
B) advocating for one's own and others' self-interest
C) holding public officials accountable for their actions and decisions
D) accumulation of knowledge about public issues
E) All of these answers are correct.
Answer: E
Section: The Political Context Now
Bloom's: Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Chapter: Chapter 01: People, Politics and Participation
Texas Standards: Texas LO-01. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy
in the United States.
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