Government and Politics Flashcard

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What is the system by which a society organizes itself and allocates authority to accomplish collective goals and provide benefits to that society?

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Government

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Which economic system is often associated with democracy, a government by citizens? Options: Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism

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Capitalism

Front

In a capitalist economic system, which goods or services are typically produced and sold by private businesses? Options: Healthcare services, Public safety and education, Public transportation, Consumer goods and services

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Consumer goods and services

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Government system in which political power is controlled by the people?

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Democracy

Front

According to the elite theory of government, who controls power within a representative democracy?

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Small group of elites

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The collective value of all networks and the willingness of these networks to work together toward a common goal?

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Social capital

Front

Approximately how many Americans engaged in some form of political action in 2008, a presidential election year?

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Two-thirds

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According to a 2015 survey by the Harvard University Institute of Politics, what percentage of young Americans claimed affiliation with independents?

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40 percent

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Which group of citizens is more likely to vote?

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Wealthier and more educated citizens

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What type of government is controlled by a single, usually hereditary, ruler?

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Monarchy