Government Final Exam Review

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Taking a cue from anti-federalists, American _____________ believe that a large government poses a threat to individual liberty, and we prefer our national government to be as small as possible.

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conservatives

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(Conservatives) have this in common with libertarians. There are some basic functions like ____________ that government can best take care of.

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national defense

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For the most part, American conservatives believe in the _____________ and that it will provide the greatest economic opportunity and benefit to the greatest number of people.

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free market

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If there's one value that American conservatives privilege above others, it's ___________. America is a country of freedom, and in most cases, government is more of a threat to ____________ than a protector of it.

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liberty

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Liberals believe that protection of the environment, aiding the poor, and expanding civil liberties all cost money, so we usually favor a progressive tax system with higher taxes on the __________________.

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wealthy and corporations

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Liberals support government intervention in the ___________, both in the form of regulations and higher taxes, especially when that intervention benefits historically marginalized groups like minorities, women, and the poor.

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economy

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Most American liberals feel that the country spends more than enough on the military and that the defense budget should be cut, leaving more money for necessary __________.

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social programs

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If conservatives value liberty... liberals cherish ___________ as their primary political virtue, and ... see government as a necessary agent in promoting ______________.

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equality

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The first and most important source of our politics is __________. This makes a lot of sense since kids either want to emulate their parents or reject their ideas.

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family

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The second major influence on political ideology is __________, which in this case, refer to one's race, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Obviously, these are generalizations, but certain __________ tend to fall predictably into liberal or conservative camps.

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social groups