A “nation” is
a. an administrative apparatus that develops and administers laws and generates and implements public policies in a specific territory
b. a state
c. an organization that only partially provides adequate political goods to its citizens
d. a group of people who perceive themselves as sharing a sense of belonging, and who often have a common language, culture, and set of traditions
d. a group of people who perceive themselves as sharing a sense of belonging, and who often have a common language, culture, and set of traditions
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Some states give their state legislatures an opportunity to act on measures proposed by voters. If the legislature approves, the law goes into effect, and, if not, the measure gets placed on the ballot for a public vote
This is an example of ________. A. indirect initiative B. gatekeeping C. redistricting D. gerrymandering E. lobbying
Which of the following would you expect to see in a country with routinely high voter turnout?
a. systematic voter fraud and corruption b. a relatively unified electorate or lackluster candidates c. a cultural emphasis on individualism and liberty d. mandatory voting or automatic voter registration
Which of the following is true of the Second Continental Congress?
A) It intended to reach a peaceful settlement with the British Parliament. B) It intended to impose taxes on Native Americans. C) It decided that the colonies should send a petition to King George III to explain their grievances. D) It named Thomas Jefferson as its commander in chief. E) It was convened with the primary intention of declaring war on Britain.
What two camps do arguments about the meaning of public opinion fall into?
a. (1) The average citizen either doesn’t have or is unable to express meaningful opinion and (2) even though they may lack sufficient political information, citizens can find ways to work around their lack of information through friends, institutions, and partisanship. b. (1) The average citizen possesses sufficient political information and (2) political information can be expressed and fluidly changed over time. c. (1) Citizens seek to be educated about political information and (2) it is the responsibility of a democratic republic to educate and indoctrinate its citizens with political information. d. (1) Citizens lack political knowledge and (2) the lack of political knowledge creates a barrier to effective government.