Lecture 4 - Citizen as Groups: Madisonian Pluralism and Interest Groups

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What did Locke believe individuals possessed in the state of nature?

Natural rights to life, liberty, and property (correct)

Rights granted by the government

Divine rights

Rights determined by social class

What was a major characteristic of human nature according to Locke?

Violence and aggression

Submission to authority

Irrationality and intolerance

Reason and tolerance (correct)

Which key theme was emphasized in the French Revolution?

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (correct)

Monarchy and divine right

Feudalism and serfdom

Oligarchy and aristocracy

What were citizens loyal to in the French Revolution?

The nation Signup and view all the answers

Which right was included in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789?

Right to property and security Signup and view all the answers

'Nation-making' in the late 19th to mid-20th century involved which of the following?

Training for a market economy and linguistic standardization Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of decreasing public trust in government?

Increased inequalities between social groups Signup and view all the answers

How do people's consumer approach to government affect the production of collective goods?

Make it difficult to produce or preserve collective goods Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the winner-takes-it-all system or zero-sum game in government?

Temptation to free ride Signup and view all the answers

How does government response by emphasizing citizen responsibilities impact public services?

Marketizes public services Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to produce or preserve collective goods when citizens take a consumer approach to government?

Because of neglect towards public goods Signup and view all the answers

How does depoliticizing economic and political institutions impact impartiality?

Enhances trust in independent agencies and courts Signup and view all the answers

What are some positive consequences of social capital mentioned in the text?

Mutual support and trust Signup and view all the answers

How does bonding social capital differ from bridging social capital?

Bonding social capital mobilizes solidarity. Signup and view all the answers

What type of networks involve repeated, intensive, multistranded connections in social capital?

Multistranded networks Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about bonding social capital?

It is good for undergirding specific reciprocity. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of bonding and bridging social capital combined in the text?

The black church Signup and view all the answers

Which form of social capital reinforces homogeneous groups and exclusive identities?

Bonding social capital Signup and view all the answers

According to Madison's Federalist Paper £10, what is a faction?

A group of people with common impulses detrimental to other citizens or the community's interests Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the negative consequences often associated with factions?

Biased decision-making processes Signup and view all the answers

How does Tocqueville describe the associations formed by Americans?

Varied, encompassing religious, moral, general, and specific interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Madison's Federalist Paper £10?

Explore how to manage the negative effects of factions on the community Signup and view all the answers

How does human nature contribute to the formation and behavior of factions?

By amplifying negative tendencies such as selfishness and bias Signup and view all the answers

What impact can factions have on society according to the text?

Division within society based on conflicting interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the ongoing debate between community and individualism in America?

The struggle against conformism and liberation from community bonds Signup and view all the answers

According to David Hackett Fischer, what was highlighted as important during the American Revolution?

The importance of civic engagement networks Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the relationships, institutions, and norms that influence a society's interactions?

Social capital Signup and view all the answers

What are the connections among individuals that form social networks based on repeated interactions over time called?

Civic engagement networks Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from social networks among individuals?

Civic virtues Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of liberation from ossified community bonds represent in American culture?

Struggle against conformism Signup and view all the answers