Question 1

Evaluate same-sex marriage from a conservative perspective and from a liberal perspective.Would conservative and social conservative viewpoints be the same? Why or why not?

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1.Note that,gene...

Question 2

Which of the following is a true statement about moderates?

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A)   They created the Tea Party movement.
B)   They comprise over half of the U.S. population.
C)   They largely support an overhaul of the welfare system.
D)   They believe that a centrist approach to politics is best.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 3

Which of the following is a true statement about liberals?

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A)   They believe individuals should look to churches and other social service organizations for assistance.
B)   They are more likely to vote Republican than Democratic.
C)   They generally favor government intervention to promote equality.
D)   They seek to end costly welfare programs.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Based on the average age of the state's population,which issue would you expect to be least important to voters in Florida,which has the oldest state population in the U.S.?

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A)   Social Security
B)   Medicare
C)   public education
D)   prescription drug costsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Over the years,our attitudes about personal liberty have remained unchanged.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Indigenous peoples had been living in North America for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of the first European colonists.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why might the labels of "conservative" and "liberal" be misleading?

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An ideal response will:
1.Indicate that studies have found that people may label themselves ideologically one way but may indicate the opposite ideological position on some issues.People may have conservative views on some issues,such as economics,and liberal views on others,such as civil rights.
2.Discuss how the simple left-right continuum may be inadequate for creating an accurate ideological picture for many people.Alternatively,in addition to the left-right scale,it would be useful to consider a position ranging from statist positions to libertarian ones.

Question 8

Conservatives tend to want the government to respond quickly to societal changes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of children live in a household with both parents?

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A)   40 percent
B)   50 percent
C)   60 percent
D)   70 percentE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Although many people still view the United States as a __________ nation,a great number of religious groups-including Jews,Buddhists,Hindus,and Muslims-have established roots in the United States.

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Question 11

__________ is the coherent set of values and beliefs people hold about the purpose and scope of government.

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The answer of __________ is the coherent set of values...

Question 12

The United States has undergone a tremendous change in the number of states allowing for __________ marriage.

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The answer of The United States has undergone a tremendous...

Question 13

In general,which of the following is true about the U.S.population?

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A)   It is mostly under the age of thirty.
B)   It is getting older.
C)   It is becoming more homogeneous.
D)   It is becoming more Christian.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

What is the main difference between direct democracy and indirect democracy? Assess which plays a more prominent role in government of the United States.

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1.Define direct ...

Question 15

Why are there regional and sectional differences within the United States? Explain how these differences arose.

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An ideal response will:
1.Discuss region...

Question 16

How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin?

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A)   "We the People…"
B)   "We hold these truths to be self-evident…"
C)   "When in the Course of human events…"
D)   "In Order to form a more perfect Union…"E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following was expected of the federal government 200 years ago?

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A)   regulating business
B)   providing national defense
C)   providing poverty relief
D)   inspecting foodE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The Framers agreed that the new nation had to be founded on notions of which of the following?

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A)   economic equality
B)   aristocracy
C)   racial equality
D)   religious freedomE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Monarchy is a type of government that Aristotle considered rule by "tyranny."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Members of which of the following groups are most likely to be social conservatives?

Accepted Answer

A)   evangelical Protestants
B)   African Americans
C)   the elderly
D)   single mothersE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) A

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Indigenous peoples had been living in North America for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of the first European colonists.

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Approximately what percentage of children live in a household with both parents?

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Although many people still view the United States as a __________ nation,a great number of religious groups-including Jews,Buddhists,Hindus,and Muslims-have established roots in the United States.

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__________ is the coherent set of values and beliefs people hold about the purpose and scope of government.

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Indigenous peoples had been living in North America for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of the first European colonists.

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