Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Government in America People, Politics, and Policy
Edition:
18th Edition
Author(s):
George C. Edwards Martin P. Wattenberg William G. Howell
Test Bank to accompany
GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA People, Politics, and Policy 2020 Presidential Election Edition EIGHTEENTH EDITION
GEORGE C. EDWARDS III Texas A&M University MARTIN P. WATTENBERG University of California–Irvine WILLIAM G. HOWELL University of Chicago
1 Introducing Government in America Multiple-Choice Questions 1.
What is the central message of this textbook? a. Power corrupts. b. Politics and government matter. c. U.S. democracy is the best form of government. d. In a democracy, the will of the people will ultimately prevail. Answer: b Topic: Chapter Introduction Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify the key functions of government and explain why they matter. Difficulty Level: Easy Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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Compared with older Americans, younger Americans __________. a. are more knowledgeable about politics b. are more likely to believe that they have much at stake in elections c. are less likely to follow and participate in politics d. are less active in their communities Answer: c Topic: Chapter Introduction Learning Objective: 1.3 Assess how citizens can have an impact on public policy and how policies can impact people. Difficulty Level: Moderate Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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The institutions that make a society’s public policy decisions are collectively known as __________. a. political culture b. the courts c. government d. the presidency Answer: c Topic: Government Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify the key functions of government and explain why they matter. Difficulty Level: Easy Skill Level: Remember the Facts
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Why does a government maintain armed forces? a. to protect its national sovereignty b. to promote justice in the world c. to provide a mechanism for ensuring the collection of taxes d. to provide employment opportunities for the young Answer: a Topic: Government Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify the key functions of government and explain why they matter. Difficulty Level: Moderate Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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Which of the following is a collective good? a. access to clean air and clean water b. medical care c. Social Security d. unemployment insurance Answer: a Topic: Government Learning Objective: 1.1 Identify the key functions of government and explain why they matter. Difficulty Level: Moderate Skill Level: Apply What You Know
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The ways in which people get involved in politics constitute their __________. a. political ideology b. political participation c. political party affiliation d. political opinions Answer: b Topic: Politics Learning Objective: 1.2 Define politics in the context of democratic government. Difficulty Level: Easy Skill Level: Remember the Facts
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Which of the following best describes a linkage institution? a. a channel through which people’s concerns are communicated to policymakers b. a location where one can express a political opinion c. the formation of a special interest group d. an environment where one learns about the political process Answer: a Topic: People Shape Policy Learning Objective: 1.3 Assess how citizens can have an impact on public policy and how policies can impact people. Difficulty Level: Moderate Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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The government’s policy agenda consists of __________. a. the issues that candidates talk about on the campaign trail b. the issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people involved in politics c. the issues that are asked about on public opinion polls d. the issues that concern interest groups Answer: b Topic: People Shape Policy Learning Objective: 1.3 Assess how citizens can have an impact on public policy and how policies can impact people. Difficulty Level: Easy Skill Level: Remember the Facts
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