The belief in the special character of the United States as a uniquely free nation based on the ideals of democracy and individual liberty is best described as ______.

a. the American Dream
b. American exceptionalism
c. rugged individualism
d. the pursuit of happiness


b. American exceptionalism

Political Science

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Which of the following arguments might a realist make to explain why states engage in balancing behavior?

A. States do not trust each other due to the anarchic nature of the international system. B. States believe that a balance of power provides perpetual peace. C. States are trying to maintain instability in the international system. D. States believe that a balance of power ensures interstate cooperation.

Political Science

A ______ good is something the government requires citizens to consume because they are presumably for the citizens’ own good.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Political Science

Repressive terror is used by governments or vigilantes to sustain existing political order

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Often lawmakers are so busy with __________ casework that they pay little attention to making laws

A) constituency B) environmental C) congressional D) commercial

Political Science