Unit 2 Government

Political Culture is best described as

• the redistribution of wealth

• civic virtue

• a society's framework of shared values, beliefs, and attitudes

• the rule of law in maintaining order

Conservatives are more likely than Liberals to favor government intervention in which of the following areas?

• Business Practices

• Health Care

• Protecting Consumers

• Moral Issues

What is the PRIMARY goal of political parties?

• To get their candidate elected

• To participate in community service

• To collect campaign contributions

• To determine constitutionality of laws

People with green cards are allowed to do what?

• Run for President of the United States

• Vote in elections

• Work in the United States

• Dictate American foreign policy

The primary purpose of staged events is to do what?

• Concede to their political rivals

• Attract press coverage

• Hear complaints from voters

• Collect donations from donors

What is a government leak?

• A plumbing problem

• An investment strategy for stocks and bonds

• The release of confidential (secret) information to the public

• An Executive Order given by the President

What persuasive technique is used to take advantage of peoples' desire to conform?

• Bandwagon

• Name calling

• card-stacking

• Testimonial

What is the process called in which we form our political attitudes and values?

• Cognition

• Naturalization

• Socialism

• Political Socialization

These organizations are the main sponsors of Political Action Committees (PACs):

• Third parties

• Foreign governments

• Interest Groups

• Think tanks

The idea that political power should be shared among various groups in society is called?

• Pluralism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Egalitarianism