AP Gov: Unit 4 Politics

Which of the following is an accurate description of conservative views?

• Gov should have a stronger role in shaping education
• Licensed gun owners should NOT carry firearms in public.
• Demographics should be used to promote diversity in the workplace
• Individuals should NOT rely on government aid

Which of the following is an accurate description of liberal views?

• Government should advocate for privatized education
• Government should NOT conduct background checks for gun purchases
• Against affirmative action
• Gov SHOULD be responsible for providing aid to the needy

Which would cause issues between the competing values of INDIVIDUALISM and EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY?

• Expanding the national defense system.
• Reducing environmental regulations.
• Implementing affirmative action programs.
• Decreasing funding for space exploration.

A politician adhering to Keynesian policy would support...

• An executive order decreasing the money supply
• Budget increase to supply stimulus checks
• Legislation cutting corporate tax rates
• Budget with CUTS in federal spending on welfare programs

A divided government is when...

• The President and Congress do not represent the same party.
• The President and Congress are of the same party.

Which of the following economic policies would a LIBERAL **MOST** individual support?

• Federal Reserve increase on interest rates
• Increase on the minimum wage
• decrease in funding for food stamps
• Lowering corporate income taxes to help business

Which of the following would a supporter of supply-side economics favor?

• Government spending stimulating the economy
• Increase in the borrowing of money by the government
• Management of the economy by the government
• Large tax cuts by the government

Which of the following is true of the majority of those who practice the CONSERVATIVE ideology?

• Favor same sex marriage
• Favors increases in defense and military spending
• Favor the decision in Roe v. Wade
• Favors universal healthcare

Which of the following is an accurate description for those who are ideologically LIBERTARIAN?

• Support the right of same-sex marriage
• oppose the legalization of recreational drugs
• support the use of the death penalty
• Support laws restricting abortion

Which is the MOST important agent of political socialization?

• Family
• The Media
• Place of Birth
• Social Class