Final Exam Review #2 Democracy and Political Concepts

Match the following concepts with their corresponding democratic principles.

• Elements that are often preserved in societies over time.

• Power, control, influence, and authority

• Attributes often associated with social stratification.

• Tradition, culture, religion, and heritage

• Democratic principles include fairness and consideration for all groups.

• Equality, respect for minority views, individual freedoms, and compromise

• Concepts related to governance and leadership dynamics.

• Wealth, status, hierarchy, and privilege

The documents that encompass the idea of ancient Greece and the theories of John Locke and Thomas Hobbs are (a)  

• The Magna Carta
• The Declaration of Independence and
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Bill of Rights

What is a Republican government according to the document?

• A government ruled by a monarch

• A government where people give their will to elected representatives

• A government controlled by the military

• A government led by religious leaders

The government spends on social programs for the elderly such as (a)  

• Education and housing
• Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
• Infrastructure and defense
• Transportation and technology

What are the requirements to vote in the United States?

• 21 years old, registered, and a property owner

• 18 years old, registered, and vote in designated precinct

• 25 years old, registered, and a taxpayer

• 30 years old, registered, and a citizen for 10 years

What must be verified at the registration table for voting?

• Citizenship and income

• Address and name

• Employment and education

• Health and insurance

Match the following statements with what political parties have in common with American values:

• Political parties are against the foundational legal framework of the United States.

• They ignore the Bill of Rights

• Political parties align with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

• They promote the government founding documents

• Political parties disregard the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

• They oppose the Constitution

• Political parties prioritize foreign affairs over domestic issues.

• They focus on international policies

Which philosopher is NOT mentioned in the document as influencing American democracy?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbs

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Karl Marx

Who has the power to declare war in the United States?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The State Governors

What is required to be appointed to a public office in Texas?

• Submit an application

• Win an election

• Be appointed by the President

• Receive a pardon