AP GOV Unit #4 Vocab- Part II

What is the definition of "Ideology" in political science?

• A consistent set of beliefs about the role of government and how it should address political, social, and economic issues.

• A controversial issue that divides the public.

• A system where the majority's preferences guide policy.

• A tax system where everyone pays the same percentage.

Which term describes political issues on which most of the public agrees, such as strong economic growth or national security?

• Valence Issues

• Wedge Issues

• Progressive Tax

• Inflation

What are "Wedge Issues"?

• Controversial issues that sharply divide the public and are used by political parties to attract support.

• A set of policies adopted at a national convention.

• A general rise in prices across the economy.

• A system where all taxpayers pay the same percentage.

Who are typically described as "Populist" in American politics?

• Members of Protestant churches, often from working class families, favoring workplace safety and farm subsidies but disapproving of obscene or unpatriotic speech.

• People who support reducing regulation to encourage production.

• Individuals who pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes.

• Supporters of government action to address inequality.

What does "Majoritarian" mean?

• A system or belief where the majority’s preferences should guide policy decisions, even if the minority disagrees.

• A tax system where everyone pays the same percentage.

• A philosophy favoring social reform.

• A controversial issue dividing the public.

What is the role of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?

• Administering and enforcing U.S. tax laws and collecting federal taxes.

• Managing the money supply and interest rates.

• Setting the party platform.

• Guiding policy decisions based on majority preferences.

Which agency is responsible for collecting federal taxes in the United States?

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Federal Reserve Board

• Party Platform

• Progressive Tax

What is the main function of the Federal Reserve Board?

• Managing the money supply and interest rates in the United States.

• Collecting federal taxes.

• Setting party platforms.

• Guiding policy decisions based on majority preferences.

Which term refers to a general rise in prices across the economy?

• Inflation

• Fiscal Policy

• Agenda

• Populist

Which tax system requires higher-income individuals to pay a larger percentage of their income?

• Progressive Tax

• Flat Tax

• Supply-side Economics

• Fiscal Policy