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Test Bank
Government by the People Structure, Action, and Impact, Resource: 2020 Presidential Election Edition Edition:
27th Edition
Author(s):
David B. Magleby Christine L. Nemacheck Paul C. Light
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GOVERNMENT BY THE PEOPLE Structure, Action, and Impact 2020 Presidential Election Edition TWENTY-SEVENTH EDITION
DAVID B. MAGLEBY Brigham Young University PAUL C. LIGHT New York University CHRISTINE L. NEMACHECK The College of William & Mary
1 Constitutional Democracy Multiple-Choice Questions 1.
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of constitutional democracy? a. Thomas Jefferson b. George Washington c. John Adams d. John Locke Answer: a Topic: U.S. Government and Politics in Context (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.2 Describe the importance of citizen participation in constitutional democracy. Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Which of the following is a feature of constitutional democracy? a. government is limited by a written document b. voting is required by law c. laws are voted on by the people d. voting rights are tied to property ownership Answer: a Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.3 Describe democracy and the conditions conducive to its success. Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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How is democracy defined?
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a. everyone is involved in politics and policy making b. government by the people c. the fragmentation of powers d. government by the few Answer: b Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.3 Describe democracy and the conditions conducive to its success. Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 4.
How does the Constitution guard against tyranny of the majority? a. by protecting certain rights, such as freedom of speech b. by giving states the power to nullify federal laws c. by requiring courts to issue decisions supported by public opinion d. by requiring free and fair elections Answer: a Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.3 Describe democracy and the conditions conducive to its success. Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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What is the idea that a just government must derive its powers from the people it governs called? a. equality b. popular consent c. electoral politics d. national supremacy Answer: b Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.3 Describe democracy and the conditions conducive to its success. Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Governance according to the expressed preferences of the majority is known as which of the following? a. tyranny of the majority b. individual rights c. majority rule
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d. plurality principle Answer: c Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.3 Describe democracy and the conditions conducive to its success. Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 7.
In which type of election is the winner always determined by who gets the most votes, even if it is not more than half? a. a runoff election b. a plurality c. a recall election d. a majority Answer: b Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.3 Describe democracy and the conditions conducive to its success. Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy
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Head Start, a program for disadvantaged preschool children, reflects the belief in ensuring __________. a. balanced government b. political equality c. individualism d. equal opportunity Answer: d Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure) Learning Objective: 1.3 Describe democracy and the conditions conducive to its success. Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Which of the following is a central feature of capitalism? a. private property b. separation of powers c. government-controlled prices d. equally distributed wealth Answer: a Topic: Defining Democracy (Structure)
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