Mr. Hamann's Chapter 1 test review AP Gov

The writings of what political philosopher/scientist had a "decisive influence" on the founding fathers?

A republic is another name for what government?

Hobbes believed the answer to the "all-out-war" that existed in the state of nature was

What political theory is based on the idea of a small number of people making decisions?

The government should do what with popular views or opinions?

What founding document is a source of legitimate political authority in the United States?

The rich rule in which form of government?

An example of Aristotle's ideal of democracy in the U.S. is

Participatory democracy applies most accurately to which of the following?

An individual has this when they can get others to do what they want them to do

Who came up with the idea of democracy as the "rule of many"?

Which statement is most accurate about political power?

What name is associated with the bureaucratic view of government?

Locke argued the desire for this will lead people to want a government?

What is a difference between democracy in the United States compared to Europe?

A representative relies on a poll of her constituents to make a decision is known as what political theory?

An elite theory where there is a dominant social class?

Which of the following are characteristics of people who hold office?

Competitive elections are necessary for what form of government?

Compared to the 1950's, government's involvement in the everyday lives of americans is