1.3 - Understanding Politics and Government

According to the text, why do many Americans say they don't like politics?

• Because politics is often about conflict and can start arguments.

• Because politics is too simple.

• Because politics is irrelevant to their lives.

• Because politics is always positive.

What is the dictionary definition of politics as mentioned in the text?

• The study of human behavior.

• The science of economics.

• The art and practice of government.

• The history of the world.

Who defined politics as 'Who gets what, when, and how'?

• David Easton

• Harold Lasswell

• John Godfrey Saxe

• Otto von Bismarck

What does 'authoritative allocation of value' mean in the context of politics?

• The process of making laws.

• The division of resources and benefits.

• The study of political science.

• The ability to make decisions and do something.

Why do people tend to care more about politics as they get older?

• Because they want to run for office.

• Because they have more free time.

• Because they become more interested in history.

• Because laws and policies start to affect them more directly.

What is political science?

• The study of economic systems.

• The study of cultural anthropology.

• The study of politics and government.

• The study of human psychology.

Why might negative campaigning turn people off from politics?

• Because it is always truthful.

• Because it simplifies complex issues.

• Because it makes politics seem too positive.

• Because it focuses on attacking opponents rather than explaining beliefs.

What is one reason people might feel politics doesn't affect them?

• Because they are too young to vote.

• Because they understand how government works.

• Because they are not interested in history.

• Because they are busy with their personal lives.

What does the text suggest about the nature of laws?

• Laws are always respected by everyone.

• Laws are always made by intelligent and well-dressed legislators.

• Laws are only important if they are made by famous politicians.

• A law is good or bad irrespective of the personalities of the people who passed it.

How does politics affect public college tuition?

• It decides the subjects taught in colleges.

• It doesn't affect tuition at all.

• It determines the quality of education.

• It influences how much state tax money supports higher education.