Quiz on Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport

According to the selection from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport, the greatest threat to American society is (a)  

• the rise of international terrorism
• the tensions among America’s many e
• the pursuit of economic profits abo
• the deadlock between the two major

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In the selection from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport, the authors examine the writings of Alexis de Tocqueville in some detail. According to them, what did de Tocqueville see as the major factors in citizens’ satisfaction and contentment with America? Choose three options.

• the ethnically varied population

• the system of government

• the social customs and contract

• the rich cultural and artistic traditions

• the physical and natural resources

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Which of the following statements best expresses the authors’ solution to the crisis in American society that they describe in the selection from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport?

• Americans must work longer hours and retire at a later age.

• Major American industries should be run by the government.

• The American government should be reduced in size and scope.

• American businesses must be restructured along more humane lines.

What is the most likely meaning of pessimism as it is used in this excerpt from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport?

• strong belief

• gloomy attitude

• serene disregard

• sentimental nostalgia

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Which phrase from the excerpt is a context clue that most clearly supports the answer to Part A?

• worse, not better

• has many sources

• most prominent cause

• their children’s prospects

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What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of concentrated as it is used in this excerpt from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport?

• removed by force

• threatened to harm

• treated as equal collaborators

• gathered together in a limited space

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Which of the following words best states the meaning of stringency as used in this excerpt from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport? Choose the word based on context clues.

• collapse

• harshness

• production

• disagreement

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Match the following assumptions with the characteristics of the readers.

• Assumption: The content is politically charged.

• Their readers have a good understanding of financial matters.

• Assumption: The content explains basic economic concepts.

• Their readers have little knowledge of the concept of subsidization.

• Assumption: The content is engaging and humorous.

• Their readers are easily entertained.

• Assumption: The content involves complex financial analysis.

• Their readers tend to have strong political views.

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Part A: In the selection from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport, the authors state that “an approximate equality of economic conditions was essential to the operation of free institutions, because economic equality—and also, economic independence—is necessary for the creation of enlightened citizens.” Which of the following statements best explains the authors’ view of the relationship between economic equality and a healthy society?

• When incomes are roughly equal, people in all groups make the same choices.

• When incomes are roughly equal, individual rights cease to be a political issue.

• When incomes are roughly equal, people no longer need an organized government.

• When incomes are roughly equal, one group cannot wield power over another group.

Part B: The statement from Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport that best supports the answer to Part A is (a)  

• The American Constitution was hamme
• “In the general course of human nat
• For all the differences between the
• A vital democracy, then, requires a

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