4.8 -- Ideology and Policy Making

What is the main focus of the video discussed in the text?

• The role of the President in policy making

• How political ideologies affect policy making

• The impact of social media on politics

• The history of American politics

According to the text, what happens if more people with liberal ideology vote?

• More liberal policies are enacted

• The voting system changes

• More conservative policies are enacted

• No change in policies

What is one reason conservatives propose making English the official language of the United States?

• To save on federal and state spending

• To support bilingual education

• To promote multiculturalism

• To increase immigration

Why do liberals reject the idea of making English the official language?

• They want to reduce immigration

• They think it will save money

• They see it as a tool of oppression

• They believe it promotes unity

What is the debate over multiculturalism versus assimilation about?

• Whether to reduce government spending

• Whether to embrace distinct cultures or a set of normative American values

• Whether to support bilingual education

• Whether to increase taxes

What was the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 aimed at?

• Increasing welfare payments

• Limiting welfare payments to five years

• Reducing taxes for the wealthy

• Providing universal healthcare

What was the main goal of the DREAM Act?

• To create a path to citizenship for minors who entered the country illegally

• To reduce the number of work visas

• To increase border security

• To deport all illegal immigrants

How did President Obama address the situation of immigrant minors when the DREAM Act failed?

• He ignored the issue

• He passed a new law

• He issued an executive order to protect them

• He increased deportations

What was President Trump's stance on the executive order related to immigrant minors?

• He supported it

• He made no changes

• He expanded it

• He rescinded it

What does the text suggest about the relationship between ideology and policy?

• Policy is determined solely by the President

• Policy always reflects the ideology of the people who vote

• Ideology has no impact on policy

• Policy is independent of ideology