AP Gov - Unit 1 Review

which is the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of democracy?

• Elite democracy concentrates on the role of interest groups; pluralist emphasizes the role of the individual

• Elite theory emphasizes the role of the individual; pluralist emphasizes the role of the wealthy

• Elite theory emphasizes the role of the wealthy and educated; the pluralist emphasizes the role of the interest group

• none of the above

No branch of government performs the same functions as another. This is an example of ____.

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

The Declaration of Independence includes all of the following except____.

• Natural Rights

• Participatory Democracy

• Social Contract Theory

• Republicanism

What is popular Sovereignty?

• The people voting more directly on every bill/law

• Rights we are born with

• Power of the people

• A restricted Government

Direct involvement of citizens in political decisions-- not through elected officials

• Elite Democracy

• Participatory Democracy

• Pluralist Democracy

• Representative Democracy

The doctrine that assumes that human beings had rights in a “state of nature” and create government in order to protect those rights is known as what? (a)  

• civil rights
• consent
• natural rights
• public policy

Which key concept is where the government's power is restricted by laws to protect individual liberties? (a)  

• Seperation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty

Constitutional authority is shared by three different branches of government

• Seperation of powers

• limited government

• divided government

• check of power

Which of the following accurately characterizes the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of politics in the United States?

• Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete in different policy areas.

• Elite theories argue that social status is the major source of political power; pluralist theories argue that wealth is the major source.

• Elite theories view government as efficient; pluralist theories view it as slow and wasteful.

• Elite theories concentrate on the role of interest groups; pluralist theories emphasize the role of individuals.

The cartoon expresses which of the following viewpoints?

• It's hard to define "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness."

• Politicians tend to be more focused on public opinion than policy.

• The members of the Continental Congress were old and feeble.

• Sometimes even wealthy and educated individuals don't know the best course of action.