The dominant political ideologies in the United States are liberalism and conservatism. Liberalism supports a larger role for government in protecting and ensuring equal opportunity and civil liberties Conservatism supports a limited role for government in the economy and faith in free market mechanisms Americans traditionally have been pragmatic people, more interested in solving problems than in ideology.

What will be an ideal response?


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Under the electoral competition theory, which of the following candidates is most likely to win?

a. someone with extreme liberal positions b. someone with moderate liberal positions c. someone whose opinions are similar to the median voter d. someone with extreme conservative positions

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In the past, African American turnout was __________

a. higher than whites b. lower than whites c. the same as whites d. highest among various ethnic groups

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Which of the following is NOT located in a typical U.S. embassy?

a. a CIA station b. a NSA station c. military attachés d. commercial and agricultural attachés e. an FBI station

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In Frank Lloyd Wright's ideal world,

a. homes could be constructed in an organic way. b. virtually equal densities would be found throughout the city. c. cars would be abolished. d. a minimal amount of land would be used.

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