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