AP Gov 4.1-American Attitudes About Gov and Politics

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Which of the following public policies is best supported by the notion of free enterprise?
- The government subsidizing the cost of milk
- Congress passing legislation bailing out the automobile industry
- Taxpayers funding a national high-speed railway service
- After a review, the Federal Trade Commission approving a corporate merger of cable providers

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After a review, the Federal Trade Commission approving a corporate merger of cable providers

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A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. Which core value would this person most relate to? Options: Rule of law, Free enterprise, Individualism, Equality of opportunity

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Individualism

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In May of 2015, a federal appeals court ruled that the National Security Agency’s collection of Americans’ phone records was in violation of the USA PATRIOT Act. Which of the following core values are involved in the national debate regarding the surveillance program referred to in this scenario? Liberty versus stability and order, Majority rule versus minority rights, States’ rights versus federal authority, Common good versus freedom of expression

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Liberty versus stability and order

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Which of the following is the best example of the core value of limited government? Interest groups lobbying the government to influence legislation on a particular issue, The media covering a confirmation hearing for a potential Supreme Court justice, Citizens voting to elect a new member of the United States Congress, The United States Constitution delegating specific powers to Congress

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The United States Constitution delegating specific powers to Congress