Which type of engagemetn is intended to solve public problems?

• a. civic
• b. emotional
• Selected:c. politicalThis answer is correct.
• d. literary
• e. economic

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a function of the government?

• a. To establish and maintain a legal system.
• Selected:b. To guarantee political and economic equality.This answer is correct.
• c. To protect their sovereign territory and their citizenry and to provide national defense.
• d. To preserve order and stability.
• e. To raise and spend money.

The national defense, roads, bridges and airport security are all considered to be 

• a. a waste of taxpayer dollars
• Selected:b. public goodsThis answer is correct.
• c. necessary for one party to maintain control of the House
• d. legitimate sources of income
• e. consumables

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a way the changing demographics of the US will impact our democracy?

• a. policies will become more or less important
• Selected:b. demand for more government officials will continue to riseThis answer is correct.
• c. priorities will shift
• d. demand for services will increase
• e. Social Security will become increasingly burdened

All of the following were mentioned as ways the US population is changing EXCEPT

• a. the population is changing in ethnic makeup
• Selected:b. the population is becoming more religiousThis answer is correct.
• c. the population is aging
• d. the population is defining household differently than in the 1950's and 1960's
• e. the population is changing in racial makeup

American conservatives, as opposed to liberals, typically believe that

• a. criminals have been accorded due process rights to an excessive degree
• b. the government has an obligation to regulate business for the public interest
• Selected:c. the United States should conduct its foreign policy through multilateral institutionsThis answer is incorrect.
• d. we should reduce the budget deficit by spending less on the military
• e. prayer in public schools interferes with students' secular education

Conservatives are generally more likely than liberals to support

• a. same-sex marriage
• b. abortion rights
• c. guaranteed government services
• d. affirmative action
• Selected:e. high defense spending

All of the following are frequently advocated by liberals EXCEPT

• a. stricter regulation of business
• b. privatization of Social Security
• c. strong protection of civil liberties
• Selected:d. funding for alternative energy researchThis answer is incorrect.
• e. background checks for gun-owners

The mostly defunct practice of patronage is most associated with

• a. congressional committees
• b. federal judicial appointments
• c. national conventions
• d. party machines
• Selected: e. voter registration

A reflection on how politics has become more candidate centered is evidenced by EXCEPT

• a. the decrease of candidate committees
• Selected: b. increased split ticket votingThis answer is incorrect.
• c. periods of dealignment
• d. periods of realignment
• e. the increased influence of third party candidates