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Government 2305 Chapter 1,2,3,7,12

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When have Americans typically been supportive of giving the national government power? (29-30)
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When have Americans typically been supportive of giving the national government power? (29-30)
Correct Answer(s)
-periods of war
-periods of economic downturn
Incorrect Answer(s)
-periods of peace
-periods of economic prosperity
Page 11. Summarize Americans' attitudes toward government.
Complete the following statement.
As political efficacy and trust decrease, government decisions are made by a smaller group of people, which undermines the notion of government by the people.
Page(s) 21-24. Identify whether the examples exemplify the principle of political equality or the principle of liberty.
Opponents of campaign finance disclosure laws argue that these requirements present an extraordinary burden on citizens wishing to participate in
Correct label: liberty
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent over $1 billion of his own money to fund his run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Correct label: liberty
In Shaw v. Reno, the Supreme Court struck down a majority minority district in North Carolina as vote dilution in violation of the equal protection clause
Correct label: political equality
Page(s) 22-25. Describe how cultural values of liberty, equality, and democracy influence the U.S. system of government.
Which statements about equality do Americans support more, and which do they support less?
All citizens should have the same opportunity to succeed
Correct label: more supportive
All citizens should have the opportunity to vote.
Correct label :more supportive
Women should have the same rights as men.
Correct label: more supportive
The government should help improve the position of Black Americans.
Correct label: less supportive
Page 16. Describe the social composition of the American population and how it has changed over time.
Complete the following statement.
Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has increased. This has been particularly true of people emigrating from Latin America and Asia