The three core values in American politics are:

Liberty, equality, and democracy

Which of the following university admissions policies would be MOST likely to survive a constitutional challenge?

considers race as one factor in an attempt to achieve diverse student body

It is important for Americans to have political knowledge so that they will

Be better able to assess their own interests when making political choices

Politicians attempt to “balance the ticket” with members of many important groups because

Voters prefer candidates closer to themselves in terms of race, ethnicity

Historically, electoral realignments occur

issues combine economic crises persuade voters to reexamine loyalties

Citizenship refers to

Informed and active membership in a political community

The Framers of the U.S. Constitution created the electoral college because they:

Were concerned about entrusting the presidency to a direct vote of people

The Framers employed the separation of powers and federalism in order to

Prevent the new government from abusing its power

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The three core values in American politics are:
Liberty, equality, and democracy
Democracy, patriotism, and the rule of law
Anarchy, equality, and patriotism
Equality, oligarchy, and free enterprise
2
The belief that citizens can influence what government does is called
Political efficacy
Political saliency
Autocracy
Popular sovereignty
3
Which of the following university admissions policies would be MOST likely to survive a constitutional challenge?
Reserves 25 of 100 positions for African American applicants
considers race as one factor in an attempt to achieve diverse student body
automatically giving 40 points (out of 100) to African American applicants
doubles GPA & SAT scores for African American applicants
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It is important for Americans to have political knowledge so that they will
Be better able to judge the legitimacy of other nations
Be better able to assess their own interests when making political choices
Be able to determine who belongs and who does not belong
Feel a stronger sense of patriotism
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Politicians attempt to “balance the ticket” with members of many important groups because
1960 Affirmative action requires proportional representation in elections
Voters prefer candidates closer to themselves in terms of race, ethnicity
Constitution requires minimal level representation in election campaigns
Interest groups engage direct lobbying to enhance diversity in campaigns
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Historically, electoral realignments occur
After midterm congressional elections but not after presidential elections
Only when the Constitution is amended
issues combine economic crises persuade voters to reexamine loyalties
When Congress approves of them
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Citizenship refers to
Receiving benefits from government programs
Informed and active membership in a political community
The act of paying taxes to the government
process of providing passive consent for government’s activities
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If a constituent & elected official share same racial & ethnic characteristics, their relationship includes the bond of
Descriptive representation
Socialization
Political party
Social group
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__________ is the single-most important political act for most Americans
Writing a letter to the editor of a newspaper
Contributing money to political campaigns
Peaceful protest
Voting in elections
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The Framers of the U.S. Constitution created the electoral college because they:
Wanted to make America’s elections as confusing as possible
Were concerned about entrusting the presidency to a direct vote of people
To make small population safe states decisive in electing President
Believed that proportional representation was a superior system
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Drawing legislative district boundaries affect diversity of voters in a district, to benefit a party, group or incumbent
Gerrymandering
Remapping
Incumbent advantage
Logrolling
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The Framers employed the separation of powers and federalism in order to
End the slave trade
Create a replica of the British political system
Prevent the new government from abusing its power
Promote economic equality among all citizens

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