AP GoPo Final Exam Review 2

Civil society is best defined as:

• a set of nongovernmental institutions that promote cooperation

• a society that promotes civil rights

• a society that is tolerant of diverse viewpoints

• governmental institutions that regulate between citizens

Which of the following terms best typify American political life?

• Harmonious

• Tranquil

• Adversarial

• Minimal

The political culture of the United States most likely would support which of the following statements?

• religion has a negative impact on society

• the government should intervene to ensure income disparities are eliminated

• it is acceptable that the wealthy have a greater impact on the political system than the poor

• the American system of government is sound

The primary vehicle for the transmission of political culture in the United States is:

• family

• peer group

• school

• religious institutions

Which of the following statements about civic duty is most accurate?

• Americans have a stronger sense of civic duty than citizens of the United Kingdom or Mexico

• Americans are less active in their local communities than citizens of Europe

• Most Americans do not believe that their actions can have an impact on government policies

• Americans vote less and have a weaker sense of civic duty than their European counterparts

All of the following statements are part of American political culture EXCEPT:

• Americans believe in protection of rights

• Americans believe in political equality

• Americans believe in collective responsibility

• Americans think government officials should be accountable

Which of the following statements best describes the trend in Americans' trust in government?

• Americans have a high level of trust in government officials since World War II

• Americans now trust government officials more than they did during the 1950s

• Beginning with the Watergate scandal, there has been a steady decline in Americans' trust in government officials

• Americans' trust in government officials has declined at a fairly steady rate since the 1950s

Citizens who believe they can influence political events have a high sense of civic:

• effectiveness

• culture

• competence

• socialization

In comparison with other nations,

• Americans have less confidence in public and private institutions

• Americans have less confidence in private institutions and more confidence in public institutions

• Americans have more confidence in both public and private institutions

• this is impossible to measure because Americans' views are do diverse

All of the following statements are true about political tolerance in America EXCEPT:

• Americans will support liberties for all groups both in theory and in practice

• lawyers and judges are more tolerant of specific political activities that are most citizens

• Americans have become more tolerant over the years

• Americans are willing to allow many people with whom they disagree to participate in the political process