Poli 2051 Exam 1 Questions And Solutions || 100% Pass

Poli 2051 Exam 1 Questions And Solutions || 100% Pass Q.What is Government?-Answers-A formally established way of making and carrying out political decisions Q.Our government isn't truly democratic... What are some examples?-Answers-electoral college, gerrymandering, the Supreme Court, the voting rights of felons, etc. Q.Define politics.-Answers-The competition to shape government’s impact on society’s problems and goals Q.Why consent to being governed?-Answers-The government protects natural rights, so we, the people, do not have to. Social contract Q.What would happen without government?-Answers-State of nature Q.What are natural rights?-Answers-Life, liberty, property (pursuit of happiness) Q.Describe the social contract theory.-Answers-It is normative. The government and the people have certain obligations. People give up some liberties, and the government protects natural rights. Q.What is the social contract theory based on?-Answers-The consent of the governed. Q.What purposes have the government traditionally serve?-Answers-protecting life, rights, and liberties; providing public goods; promoting equality Q.What is a political ideology?-Answers-A coherent set of beliefs about how policies affect society and which policies are desirable. Q.What are two main political ideology groups in the US?-Answers-liberals and conservatives Q.Describe liberal ideology. (Based on Nolan chart)-Answers-more government social freedom, economic control Q.Describe conservative ideology. (Based on Nolan chart)-Answers-less government Social control, economic freedom Q.Describe populist ideology. (Based on Nolan chart)-Answers-Economic control, social control