APCGP Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz

When evaluating the relationship between two variables, it becomes evident that a change in one variable directly leads to a change in the other. What is this called?

• Correlation

• Empirical statements

• Causation

• Normative statements

Answer explanation

When evaluating the relationship between two variables, if a change in one directly leads to a change in the other, it is called causation.

What term describes factual claims that are based on demonstrable evidence?

• Interest Groups

• Empirical statements

• Normative statements

• Political culture

Answer explanation

Empirical statements are factual claims based on demonstrable evidence, making them the correct term in this context.

Organizations of individuals with a common public policy goal working to influence public policy in favor of that goal are known as what?

• Linkage institutions

• Political parties

• Interest Groups

• State institutions

Answer explanation

Organizations of individuals with a common public policy goal working to influence public policy in favor of that goal are known as Interest Groups.

What are organizations and systems that help connect individuals to the policy making process, including political parties, interest groups, and the media?

• Linkage institutions

• State institutions

• Political culture

• Systems Theory

Answer explanation

Linkage institutions are organizations and systems that help connect individuals to the policy making process, including political parties, interest groups, and the media.

Claims that are based on value judgements or opinions rather than evidence are called what?

• Empirical statements

• Normative statements

• Political culture

• Charismatic legitimacy

Answer explanation

Normative statements are claims based on value judgements or opinions rather than evidence, distinguishing them from empirical statements.

What term describes norms, values, and expectations held by the public and elites about how the competition for and the wielding of political power should function?

• Political parties

• State institutions

• Political culture

• Systems Theory

Answer explanation

Political culture describes norms, values, and expectations about political power competition and wielding held by the public and elites.

What are formal institutions and systems established to make and implement public policy, most commonly including legislative, executive, judicial, bureaucratic, and military institutions?

• State institutions

• Linkage institutions

• Political culture

• Systems Theory

Answer explanation

State institutions are formal establishments to make and implement public policy, including legislative, executive, judicial, bureaucratic, and military institutions.

A situation wherein people believe the state has the right to rule because of the trust in or popularity of a particular political leader is called what?

• Charismatic legitimacy

• Legitimacy

• Capacity

• Autonomy

Answer explanation

Charismatic legitimacy is the situation where people believe the state has the right to rule due to trust in a particular political leader's charisma.

What does the term "Regime" refer to?

• A) The fundamental rules and norms of the political system.

• B) The military power of a state.

• C) The economic policies of a state.

• D) The cultural traditions of a state.

Answer explanation

The term 'Regime' refers to the fundamental rules and norms of the political system, making option A the correct choice.

What is the definition of Sovereignty?

• A) Possessing supreme, autonomous power.

• B) The ability to influence other states.

• C) The economic strength of a state.

• D) The cultural heritage of a state.

Answer explanation

Sovereignty is defined as possessing supreme, autonomous power, making option A the correct choice.