Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

Show
    Recommended textbook solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    American Government

    1st EditionGlen Krutz

    412 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    Criminal Justice in America

    9th EditionChristina Dejong, Christopher E. Smith, George F Cole

    105 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    Government in America: Elections and Updates Edition

    16th EditionGeorge C. Edwards III, Martin P. Wattenberg, Robert L. Lineberry

    269 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    American Corrections

    11th EditionMichael D. Reisig, Todd R. Clear

    160 solutions

    A congressional race features incumbent Sarah Stewart, a progressive African American female who previously worked as a nurse, and John Tucker, a conservative White male who previously was in the marine corps. Identify whether the examples describe descriptive representation or substantive representation.
    - Mia feels that government does not really work for her as an African American woman, so she intends to support Sarah Stewart because of their shared experience as women of color.
    - Theresa, a constituent of Rep. Stewart, is very unhappy with her performance in office, citing her support of Medicare-for-All, and plans to vote against her.
    - Beth, a constituent of Rep. Stewart, is pleased with her representative's voting record, which is closely aligned to Beth's political views.
    - Bob, a conservative White male who previously served in the military, is primarily interested in supporting Tucker because he believes that Tucker can identify with his experiences.

    - Mia feels that government does not really work for her as an African American woman, so she intends to support Sarah Stewart because of their shared experience as women of color. - descriptive
    - Theresa, a constituent of Rep. Stewart, is very unhappy with her performance in office, citing her support of Medicare-for-All, and plans to vote against her. - substantive
    - Beth, a constituent of Rep. Stewart, is pleased with her representative's voting record, which is closely aligned to Beth's political views. - substantive
    - Bob, a conservative White male who previously served in the military, is primarily interested in supporting Tucker because he believes that Tucker can identify with his experiences. - descriptive

    Recommended textbook solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    American Government

    1st EditionGlen Krutz

    412 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    Criminal Justice in America

    9th EditionChristina Dejong, Christopher E. Smith, George F Cole

    105 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    Government in America: Elections and Updates Edition

    16th EditionGeorge C. Edwards III, Martin P. Wattenberg, Robert L. Lineberry

    269 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    American Corrections

    11th EditionMichael D. Reisig, Todd R. Clear

    160 solutions

    1. Social Science
    2. Political Science

    • Flashcards

    • Learn

    • Test

    • Match

    • Flashcards

    • Learn

    • Test

    • Match

    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)
    liberty
    equality
    democracy

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    fraternity
    social justice

    Analyze the graphic, and then answer the question below.
    According to the graph, which of the following statements are true?

    Correct Answer(s)
    Today most immigrants come from Asia or the Americas.

    The largest group of immigrants in the first half of the twentieth century came from Europe.

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    The decade with the greatest percentage of immigrants from the Americas was the 2000s.

    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
    African American men
    women

    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
    Midwest
    Northeast
    rural areas

    more populous
    South
    Southwest
    urban areas

    Which of the following are reasons it is important for Americans to trust their government?

    Correct Answer(s)
    Trust is important to attract talented people to work the government.
    A lack of trust could endanger tax revenue.
    A mistrusted government can do little to work with its citizens.

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    Citizens who trust the government are less likely to be politically involved.
    Political dissent is only likely with a lack of trust.

    Conflict over the direction, identity, and resources of an organization is _________. The ability to influence that process is___________

    politics
    power

    As political efficacy and trust decrease, government decisions are made by a _______group of people, which__________ the notion of government by the people.

    smaller
    undermines

    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
    decreased

    Match the political example with the type of democracy it demonstrates.

    direct democracy
    California's citizens vote to recall their governor.
    A state constitution is amended following a referendum.

    representative democracy
    A major bill supported by the majority of citizens passes a state legislature.
    Congress votes to impeach an unpopular president.
    A major bill that many legislators campaigned on passes Congress.

    What is the best definition of "digital citizenship?"

    participation in society through the Internet

    Why is political knowledge necessary for citizens?

    Correct Answer(s)
    It increases knowledge of available services.
    It can advance citizen interests.
    It helps protect their rights.

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    It provides entertainment.

    Match the following services to the level of government that provides them.

    local
    running water

    state
    speed limits on major highways

    federal
    copyright protection
    standardized time

    The ability of people to choose their leaders in free and fair elections is called ___________, while ______________ refers to freedom from government control.

    democracy
    liberty

    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)
    Governments started recognizing legal limits on their power.
    Some governments began giving citizens political voice through the vote.

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    Trade networks expanded worldwide.
    Communication technology began to improve.
    States began to employ conscript armies.

    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
    decreased

    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
    authoritarian
    totalitarian

    When have Americans typically been supportive of giving the national government power?

    Correct Answer(s)
    periods of economic downturn
    periods of war

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    periods of economic prosperity
    periods of peace

    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
    equality

    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)
    The richest 5 percent have seen their incomes increase dramatically since 1975.
    The income of most Americans has only risen slightly since the 1975.

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    Income inequality has increased because the poor have seen their income drop over time.
    The income of the highest fifth of the population only started increasing in 2010.

    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
    minority rights

    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
    Caucasian, Latino
    Caucasian, non-Latino
    Black or African American

    Groups That Make Up LESS Than 10% of the Population
    Asian

    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)
    There are multiple levels of government, and each plays a role in a citizen's day-to-day life.
    The government is more involved in people's lives than most recognize.

    Incorrect Answer(s)
    The national government plays no role in regulating things such as food safety and time zone standards.
    The modern government does relatively little for its people.

    People who are politically active tend to have a __________ sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the ability to __________ the government.

    high
    influence

    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
    Latin America and Asia

    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
    decreased

    Sets with similar terms

    Government 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 1

    78 terms

    phoebegrace29

    POLI SCI 102 chapter 1

    78 terms

    nataliecimino

    Sets found in the same folder

    Government Inquizitive Ch2 The Founding and the Co…

    46 terms

    Megan_Johnson76

    Chapter 01. American Political Culture

    46 terms

    ItsmarkBPLUS

    American Government Chapter 3

    46 terms

    Adri_Pal

    American Government Chapter 5

    46 terms

    Adri_Pal

    Other sets by this creator

    MGMT 3303 - Quiz 3

    10 terms

    rikmann

    COMM 4314 - Quiz 4 ( Chapter 12 UIC)

    15 terms

    rikmann

    COMM 4314 - Quiz 3 ( Chapters 8-10UIC)

    25 terms

    rikmann

    COMM 4314 - Quiz 2 ( Chapters 4-7 UIC)

    25 terms

    rikmann

    Recommended textbook solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    Politics in States and Communities

    15th EditionSusan A. MacManus, Thomas R. Dye

    177 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    Criminal Justice in America

    9th EditionChristina Dejong, Christopher E. Smith, George F Cole

    105 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    American Government

    1st EditionGlen Krutz

    412 solutions

    Label these examples as either instances of representative or direct democracy. quizlet

    American Corrections

    11th EditionMichael D. Reisig, Todd R. Clear

    160 solutions

    Other Quizlet sets

    terst

    10 terms

    Darksoulz65

    Social Studies Quiz Review

    15 terms

    VGS2015

    English Serial Test Review

    30 terms

    Mia-25

    Related questions

    QUESTION

    Trace the roots of Texas Government and the impact the state's cultural diversity on its politics. (Discussion: text & notes pg. 4)

    2 answers

    QUESTION

    Because it would be prohibitively expensive to ask every citizen his or her opinion on a whole range of issues full rely on what is called a blank of the population

    2 answers

    QUESTION

    True or false? Studies of political participation comparing the United States to other western democracies show that Americans rank first in non-voting modes of participation

    15 answers

    QUESTION

    It is the political myth that continues to feed our spirit of individual upward mobility through land ownership.

    12 answers