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We The People, 12e, Essentials eBook Terms in this set (45)Which of the following examples meet the definition of a government? Government A group of tribal elders meets to discuss issues and make decisions for the tribe. A military commander seizes a country by force, replacing the existing government. The population of an island gather once per year to settle grievances and find solutions to common problems. Not a Government A nonprofit organization manages extracurricular and recreational activities throughout a country. One of the ideals of American government, though not always achieved in reality, is that everyone should have the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their class, race, gender, or ethnicity. This is most compatible with which core value? equality People who are politically active tend to have a ________ sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the ability to ________ the government. high influence Select all of the following that the text identifies as being at the core of American values. Correct Answer(s) Incorrect Answer(s) Analyze the graphic, and then answer the question below. Correct Answer(s) The largest group of immigrants in the first half of the twentieth century came from Europe. Incorrect Answer(s) The big expansion in Asian immigration came in the 1950s. Place the following groups in the order they were given the right to vote in the United States, starting with the earliest. white men The tension that comes with trying to balance majority rule and minority rights is one of the conflicts that come about with a commitment to _____ democracy Ballot initiatives and referenda in the United States are examples of what kind of democracy? direct The Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution primarily addresses which core American value? liberty Identify whether each geographic area has gotten more or less populous over time. less populous more populous Which of the following are reasons it is important for Americans to trust their government? Correct Answer(s) Incorrect Answer(s) Conflict over the direction, identity, and resources of an organization is _________. The ability to influence that process is___________ politics As political efficacy and trust decrease, government decisions are made by a _______group of people, which__________ the notion of government by the people. smaller Laissez-faire __________ means an economic system with little government regulation or interference. capitalism Political efficacy is the idea that _____________ citizens can influence the government and its policies. The number of Americans who have a sense of political efficacy has___________ over time. ordinary Match the political example with the type of democracy it demonstrates. direct democracy representative democracy
What is the best definition of "digital citizenship?" participation in society through the Internet Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens? Correct Answer(s) Incorrect Answer(s) Match the following services to the level of government that provides them. local state federal The ability of people to choose their leaders in free and fair elections is called ___________, while ______________ refers to freedom from government control. democracy When most Americans say equality is an important value, they define equality as the opportunity for everyone to have a fair chance to succeed, and not the equality of outcomes. True A recent survey found that 65 percent of Americans look up political information on the internet. What kind of citizenship is this an example of? digital What two changes led to the development of constitutional democracies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries? Correct Answer(s) Incorrect Answer(s) How does internet access affect political participation? Internet access tends to increase political participation Political efficacy is the idea that ____________ citizens can influence the government and its policies. The number of Americans who have a sense of political efficacy has ____________ over time. ordinary What is the best definition of "digital citizenship?" participation in society through the Internet Place these types of governments in order from those with the most legal limits placed upon their power to those with the fewest. constitutional When have Americans typically been supportive of giving the national government power? Correct Answer(s) Incorrect Answer(s) The idea of popular sovereignty means that political authority ultimately rests in the hands of the people Whereas _________ limits the role of government, _______ implies an obligation of the government to the people. liberty Thanks to immigration, America has a younger population now than it did in 1900. False Analyze the graphic, and then answer the question below. According to the graph, which of the following statements are true? Correct Answer(s) Incorrect Answer(s) In the House of Representatives, it takes slightly more than 50 percent of legislators to pass a bill, which demonstrates commitment to ________. In the Senate, a single senator can temporarily stop the passage of a bill by using the filibuster, which demonstrates the importance of _________. majority rule Choose all of the following groups that make up more than 10 percent of the population, as of 2015. Groups That Make Up MORE Than 10% of the Population Groups That Make Up LESS Than 10% of the Population The tension that comes with trying to balance majority rule and minority rights is one of the conflicts that come about with a commitment to ____________ democracy Choose all of the following statements that are supported by the table below. Table 1.1. The Presence of Government in the Daily Life of a Student at "State University" Correct Answer(s) Incorrect Answer(s) People who are politically active tend to have a __________ sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the ability to __________ the government. high Over the last several decades, American trust in the federal government has decreased All Americans trust the federal government about the same. False Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has ___________. This has been particularly true of people emigrating from ________. increased Americans' concerns over immigration were originally heightened by religious disputes between which two faiths? Protestantism and Catholicsim Which of the following statements about socioeconomic status in the United States is true? Wealth inequality has grown over the past 40 years.
Increasing one's political efficacy typically starts with increasing one's political knowledge How has the power of the federal government developed over time? The power of the federal government has increased. Political efficacy is the idea that ________ citizens can influence the government and its policies. The number of Americans who have a sense of political efficacy has __________ over time. ordinary Sets with similar termsGovernment Inquizitive Ch2 Intro: The Citizen and…47 terms Megan_Johnson76 Inquizitive Chapter 1 Test (Intro: The Citizen and…29 terms icf2000 POLI SCI 102 chapter 178 terms phoebegrace29 POLI SCI 102 chapter 178 terms nataliecimino Sets found in the same folderGovernment Inquizitive Ch2 The Founding and the Co…46 terms
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The Majority Rule, Minority Rights Principle practiced in a democracy protects minority rights by ensuring that even if a majority decision is followed, that decision should never impinge on the fundamental human rights of minorities.
Which of the following is the majority rule quizlet?Majority rule is how all democracies make political decisions by the getting the majority vote. Majority rule must be coupled with with guarantees of individual human rights. The rights of minorities does not depend on the good will. Rights are protected because democratic laws protect all rights of citizens.
Why are the principles of both majority rule and minority rights important in a democracy quizlet?Majority rule is one of the pinnacle principles in a democratic society. In elections, it means that the most votes win, or, the majority wins. Even with it, minority rights are essential to a democracy, because the majority can't be allowed to dictate or violate the rights of the minorities.
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