Ap Gov and Politics quiz

American political culture is characterized by strong popular support for all of the following EXCEPT
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American political culture is characterized by strong popular support for all of the following EXCEPT
Economic equality
Children are most likely to adopt the party identification
of their parents
Based on the line graph, which of the following statements about church attendance in 1972 is true?
In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never.
Which of the following accurately characterizes the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of politics in the United States?
Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates politics in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete for power in different policy areas.
Which of the following ideals of democracy is reflected in the procedure for apportionment in the House of Representatives?
Government is based on the consent of the governed.
A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. Which of the following core values would this person most relate to?
individualism
The framers of the Constitution intended to establish
representative republic
Which of the following is the best example of the core value of limited government?
The United States Constitution delegating specific powers to Congress
Which of the following describes the social contract theory as advanced by John Locke?
It is an agreement in which the government promises to protect the natural rights of people.
Which of the following is a model of democracy that emphasizes the role of interest groups in advocating for public policy?
Pluralist democracy
In 2015, the United States Supreme Court decided the case Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), which ruled that states must recognize same sex couples' right to marry. Which of the following ideals of democracy would the attorneys for the same sex couple most likely put forth as their argument?Natural rights of life and liberty include the right to marry whom you choose.Which of the following scenarios best illustrates political socialization?A young teenager hears her parents discussing politics around the dinner table, which influences her own views. nsThe Declaration of Independence states "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." This was a revolutionary change from the system of British monarchy, which was based on the divine right of kings. For which of the ideals of democracy does this quote provide a foundation?Popular sovereigntyThe framers of the Constitution all believed that one of the primary functions of government isprotecting individual property rightsWhich of the following best summarizes the perspective of Adam Smith in the passage?The government should not be used to promote manufacturing.