Exploring Power Dynamics in US Government

What historical documents are mentioned as foundational to understanding power in the U.S.?

• The Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address

• The Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

• The Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights

What is the primary difference between government and politics?

• Government is about steering society, while politics is about implementing laws.

• Government is about making decisions, while politics is about who makes those decisions.

• Government is about laws, while politics is about policies.

• Government is a process, while politics is a group of people.

In a direct democracy, who holds the most political power?

• The people directly

• Elected representatives

• Businesses

• Interest groups

Which type of government has a single ruler with absolute power?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Representative democracy

• Totalitarian government

What is the main role of the government in a capitalist economic system?

• To make decisions about the production and distribution of goods

• To collect taxes and fund public services

• To regulate private industries

• To produce and sell goods and services

What is a common good?

• A good that everyone can use but is of limited supply

• A good that is provided by the government using tax dollars

• A good that is produced and sold by private individuals

• A good that is only available to those who can afford it

What is an example of a public good?

• A movie ticket

• A private school

• A national park

• A refrigerator

What does the term 'politicized' mean?

• When an issue becomes involved in politics in a way that obscures the original question

• When an issue is agreed upon by all political groups

• When an issue is resolved through political debate

• When an issue is ignored by political parties

What is the goal of political groups that value individualism?

• To centralize wealth in the government

• To raise taxes and spend more on public services

• To end inequality

• To prioritize independence and reduce governmental regulation of business

What is the purpose of civic engagement?

• To increase partisanship

• To make opinions known to the government

• To reduce taxes

• To support political parties