30 Questions
What did Locke believe individuals possessed in the state of nature?
Natural rights to life, liberty, and property
What was a major characteristic of human nature according to Locke?
Reason and tolerance
Which key theme was emphasized in the French Revolution?
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
What were citizens loyal to in the French Revolution?
The nation
Which right was included in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789?
Right to property and security
'Nation-making' in the late 19th to mid-20th century involved which of the following?
Training for a market economy and linguistic standardization
What are some consequences of decreasing public trust in government?
Increased inequalities between social groups
How do people's consumer approach to government affect the production of collective goods?
Make it difficult to produce or preserve collective goods
What is a consequence of the winner-takes-it-all system or zero-sum game in government?
Temptation to free ride
How does government response by emphasizing citizen responsibilities impact public services?
Marketizes public services
Why is it difficult to produce or preserve collective goods when citizens take a consumer approach to government?
Because of neglect towards public goods
How does depoliticizing economic and political institutions impact impartiality?
Enhances trust in independent agencies and courts
What are some positive consequences of social capital mentioned in the text?
Mutual support and trust
How does bonding social capital differ from bridging social capital?
Bonding social capital mobilizes solidarity.
What type of networks involve repeated, intensive, multistranded connections in social capital?
Multistranded networks
Which statement is true about bonding social capital?
It is good for undergirding specific reciprocity.
What is an example of bonding and bridging social capital combined in the text?
The black church
Which form of social capital reinforces homogeneous groups and exclusive identities?
Bonding social capital
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
What is one of the negative consequences often associated with factions?
Biased decision-making processes
How does Tocqueville describe the associations formed by Americans?
Varied, encompassing religious, moral, general, and specific interests
What is the main objective of Madison's Federalist Paper £10?
Explore how to manage the negative effects of factions on the community
How does human nature contribute to the formation and behavior of factions?
By amplifying negative tendencies such as selfishness and bias
What impact can factions have on society according to the text?
Division within society based on conflicting interests
What is the main theme of the ongoing debate between community and individualism in America?
The struggle against conformism and liberation from community bonds
According to David Hackett Fischer, what was highlighted as important during the American Revolution?
The importance of civic engagement networks
Which term best describes the relationships, institutions, and norms that influence a society's interactions?
Social capital
What are the connections among individuals that form social networks based on repeated interactions over time called?
Civic engagement networks
Which term refers to the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from social networks among individuals?
Civic virtues
What does the concept of liberation from ossified community bonds represent in American culture?
Struggle against conformism
Explore the concept of citizens being represented by groups in Madisonian pluralism and interest groups. Learn about how individuals are often heard through various organizations and associations that reflect their identities.
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