Elite vs pluralist theory
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Christina Camacho
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Elite vs pluralist theory
By Christina Camacho
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Multiple Select
Locke argued that we had 3 unalienable natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the social contract theory as advanced by John Locke?
It is an agreement between political actors to maintain their grip on power.
It is an agreement in which the government promises to provide a minimum standard of living to citizens.
It is an agreement in which the government promises to protect the natural rights of people.
It is an agreement between economic elites to maintain a stable economy.
It is an agreement in which the government outlines socially acceptable norms of political behavior.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements reflects a pluralist theory of American politics?
American politics is dominated by a small elite.
Public policies emerge from cooperation among elites in business labor, and government.
Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups
American politics is dominated by cities at the expense of rural areas
The American political arena is made up of isolated individuals who have few group affiliations outside the family.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following accurately characterizes the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of politics in the United States?
Elite theories concentrate on the role of interest groups; pluralist theories emphasize the role of individuals.
Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates politics in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete for power in different policy areas.
Elite theories emphasize the multiple access points that individuals have to public officials; pluralist theories emphasize the multiple access points that groups such as corporations have to public officials.
Elite theories view government as honest; pluralist theories view it as slow and wasteful.
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Multiple Choice
The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in government, resulting in healthy democratic compromise and balance, is called
elite power politics
socialism
pluralism
rational choice
institutionalism
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Government by the people with either directly or indirectly with free and fair elections is called
direct democracy
representative democracy
democracy
constitutional democracy
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A is a system of government in which all citizens participate in politics and the decision making process.
direct democracy
representative democracy
democracy
constitutional democracy
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A is a system of government in which policies are made by officials accountable to the people who elected them. The most common form of democracy which was developed in ancient Rome.
direct democracy
representative democracy
democracy
constitutional democracy
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recognizes and enforces limits on those who it governs and allows the voice of the people to be heard in free, fair, and regular elections. It is characterized by popular sovereignty.
direct democracy
representative democracy
democracy
constitutional democracy
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Open Ended
What are some reasons people should become involved in politics?
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Poll
It is no use worrying about current events or public affairs; I can’t do anything about them anyway.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Have No Opinion
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
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Every person should give some of his/her time for the good of his/her town or country.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Have No Opinion
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
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The United States would be a lot better off if there weren’t so many elections and people didn’t have to vote so often.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Have No Opinion
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
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It isn’t so important to vote when you know your party doesn’t have a chance to win.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Have No Opinion
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
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Many local elections aren’t important enough to bother with.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Have No Opinion
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
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Open Ended
What are some examples of successful civic engagement?
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Open Ended
What are some examples of civic engagement activities?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a form of civic engagement?
Volunteering
Voting
Focusing on individual concerns
Paying taxes
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Multiple Select
True or False:
You can be civically engaged at any age
False
True
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a way to become more civically engaged in your community?
Writing to local legislators about issues you're passionate about
Taking a voluntary position at a local school board
All of these
Making bagged lunches for the homeless in your city
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Open Ended
What is a civic issue that interests you? Why?
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