Civic Engagement and American Government Quiz
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What is the purpose of voting and other forms of political engagement according to the text?

  • To ensure that people serve the government
  • To control and manipulate government decisions
  • To oppress the people
  • To ensure that government serves the people (correct)
  • Who can participate in American politics?

  • Any citizen (correct)
  • Only individuals with a college degree
  • Only elected officials
  • Only the wealthy
  • What does the term 'government' refer to according to the text?

  • A method of exploiting the people
  • A way a society organizes itself and allocates authority to accomplish collective goals and provide benefits society needs (correct)
  • A system of oppression and control
  • A tool for personal gain
  • Who directly informed the American Founders' beliefs and actions, according to the text?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'politics' refer to according to the text?

    <p>Gaining and exercising control within the government in order to set the agenda and influence the use of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Adam Smith's ideas directly inform, according to the text?

    <p>The economic practices and beliefs of the fledgling American Nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to get someone to do something they otherwise would not do?

    <p>Coercion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political system prioritizes the individual over what might be best for society at large?

    <p>Liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a political system in which the people rule through voting and equal input into the political system?

    <p>Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a representative government where citizens vote for representatives to make political decisions for the country?

    <p>Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of goods are outside the scope of the market mechanism of capitalism?

    <p>Public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the goods and services provided by the government, such as national parks and public education?

    <p>Public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to understanding private property rights and capitalism?

    <p>Individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which usage does 'republic' mean a representative government?

    <p>Political science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who directly informed the American Founders' beliefs and actions?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of voting and other forms of political engagement as per the text?

    <p>To ensure government serves the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a representative government where citizens vote for representatives to make political decisions for the country?

    <p>Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can participate in American politics according to the text?

    <p>Any individual who meets the legal requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'politics' refer to according to the text?

    <p>Exercising control within the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key term for the political system that prioritizes the individual over what might be best for society at large?

    <p>Liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the ability to get someone to do something they otherwise would not do?

    <p>Coercion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a representative government where citizens vote for representatives to make political decisions for the country?

    <p>Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the goods and services provided by the government, such as national parks and public education?

    <p>Public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of political system is committed to the priority of the individual over what might be best for society at large?

    <p>Liberal democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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