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Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The struggle over power or influence within organizations that can grant benefits or privileges best defines which of the following? a. Republicanism b. Democracy c. Elections d. Politics e. Political science ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 7.1.2 - Define politics. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 6:15 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 1:33 AM 2. Why did the Framers of the Constitution not create a direct democracy? a. It was not the best way to resist manipulative politicians. b. Direct democracy never been used before. c. The people had expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy. d. They were worried about the efficiency of ballot-counting. e. They believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority. ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.3 - Compare a representative democracy with a direct democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 6:17 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 1:36 AM 3. Which of the following is an example of direct democracy? Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 2 a. Louisiana's use of the parish system b. New England town meetings c. The Soviet Union in the 1980s d. Voting in party primaries e. The electoral college system ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8.3.3 - Compare a representative democracy with a direct democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 6:20 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 1:39 AM 4. Which of the following best describes the government of the United States? a. A direct democracy b. A republic c. A confederation d. A constitutional monarchy e. An anarchy ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8.3.2 - Describe a republic. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 6:23 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/22/2020 6:25 AM 5. Which of the following is typically absent in a republic? a. Legislative body b. Rule of law c. Separation of powers Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 3 d. Bureaucracy e. Command economy ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8.3.2 - Describe a republic. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 6:27 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 1:43 AM 6. Which of the following perspectives holds that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interest? a. Creedal passion view b. Pluralist view c. Power elite view d. Bureaucratic view e. Class view ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 6:29 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/24/2020 6:51 AM 7. If the top political jobs for political parties were filled only from an inner circle of top corporate leaders, this would be evidence for which of the following? a. Power elite view b. Creedal passion view c. Pluralist view Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 4 d. Class view e. Bureaucratic view ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:10 PM DATE MODIFIED: 12/22/2020 11:12 PM 8. To whom do most democracies give the power to make laws? a. Business leaders b. Political parties c. Interest groups d. Elected representatives e. Common citizens ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.2.1 - Describe a constitutional government. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:18 PM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 1:44 AM 9. Which of the following terms is defined as the activity by which an issue is agitated or settled? a. Government b. Policy c. Politics d. Participation e. Lobbying Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 5 ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 4.1.7 - Explain the ways in which issues get on the congressional agenda. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:25 PM DATE MODIFIED: 4/15/2021 2:58 AM 10. How did Aristotle define democracy? a. Rule of the few b. Rule of the one c. Rule of the powerful d. Rule of the many e. Rule of the intelligent ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.1 - Define democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:29 PM DATE MODIFIED: 12/22/2020 11:32 PM 11. The term participatory democracy applies most accurately to which of the following societies? a. Greece in the 4th century B.C. b. Modern China c. The United States since 1787 d. The Soviet Union between 1917 and 1991 e. The southeastern United States before the Civil War ANSWER: a Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 6 POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.1 - Define democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:33 PM DATE MODIFIED: 12/22/2020 11:49 PM 12. The Framers’ concerns about direct democracy are shown by what feature of the Constitution? a. The Constitution uses the word democracy only once, in the Preamble. b. The Constitution uses the word democracy only in reference to Congress. c. The Constitution does not feature the word democracy at all. d. The Constitution uses only the word democratic. e. The Constitution frequently uses the word democracy, but never in reference to the enumeration of a formal power. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.1 - Define democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:49 PM DATE MODIFIED: 12/22/2020 11:50 PM 13. According to the Framers of the Constitution, who is the best judge of the people's best interests? a. The people b. The landed elite c. Elected officials d. The bureaucracy e. Business leaders Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 7 ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.1 - Define democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:51 PM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 1:53 AM 14. Which of these is a modern example of direct democracy? a. Electing local boards to make decisions b. Running for political office c. Individuals affected by some program participating in its formulation d. Writing elected officials to express opinions on policy e. Working for politicians ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.1 - Define democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:52 PM DATE MODIFIED: 12/22/2020 11:53 PM 15. What is one feature of democracy in the United States that distinguishes it from many European democracies? a. In the United States, more offices are elective. b. In the United States, more campaign money comes from public sources. c. In the United States, more people participate in the electoral process. d. In the United States, the government plays a more active role in elections. e. In the United States, the government frequently changes hands. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 8 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.1 - Define democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:54 PM DATE MODIFIED: 12/22/2020 11:55 PM 16. In the United States, no government at any level would be considered legitimate if it were not in some sense which of these? a. Democratic b. Altruistic c. Humanitarian d. Elitist e. Aristocratic ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.1 - Define democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:55 PM DATE MODIFIED: 4/21/2021 11:56 PM 17. In ancient Athens, which group had the right to vote? a. All who served in the military b. All adult citizens c. City elders d. All males e. Males with property ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 9 REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.3 - Compare a representative democracy with a direct democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:58 PM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 2:01 AM 18. In the U.S. political system, which of these most closely approximates Aristotle’s ideal of direct democracy? a. Trade Unions b. U.S. House of Representatives c. New England town meeting d. Constitutional Convention e. Southeastern United States before the Civil War ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.4 - Compare pluralist and majoritarian models of democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/22/2020 11:59 PM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 2:01 AM 19. What is the impact of self-interest on the positions people take on important issues? a. The self-interest of individuals is usually a complete guide to their actions. b. Economic self-interest may be important, but it is usually not the only guide to people’s actions. c. Organizational self-interest, rather than economic self-interest, is usually the best guide to people’s actions. d. Political preferences can be predicted invariably by knowing an individual’s economic or organizational position. e. Self-interest is rarely an important factor in understanding political attitudes and behavior. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 10 Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Who Governs? To What Ends? QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.4 - Compare pluralist and majoritarian models of democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:03 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2020 12:04 AM 20. In 1935, what percentage of American families paid no federal income tax? a. 1 percent b. 4 percent c. 80 percent d. 90 percent e. 96 percent ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Easy REFERENCES: Who Governs? To What Ends? QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.4 - Compare pluralist and majoritarian models of democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:04 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2020 12:06 AM 21. Before the 1960s, the plans of liberal presidents faced heavy resistance from which group in the Senate? a. Conservative Southern Democrats b. Conservative Southern Republicans c. Liberal Northern Democrats d. Liberal Northern Republicans e. Libertarians ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Who Governs? To What Ends? Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 11 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.4 - Compare pluralist and majoritarian models of democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:06 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 2:04 AM 22. Which of the following reflects the issues that people believe require governmental action? a. Client politics b. Majoritarian politics c. Direct democracy d. Judicial review e. The political agenda ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Who Governs? To What Ends? QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in the political system. 8.3.4 - Compare pluralist and majoritarian models of democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:09 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 2:10 AM 23. What effect does the national media most likely have on the political agenda? a. Publicizing issues by giving them attention b. Influencing politicians to vote a particular way c. Producing stories that force politicians to act d. Demanding action through sheer size and power e. Skewing stories in a liberal fashion ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Who Governs? To What Ends? QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 12 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in the political system. 8.3.4 - Compare pluralist and majoritarian models of democracy. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:11 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/20/2021 9:03 AM 24. What did the Framers of the Constitution believe about democracy? a. It was the ideal form of government. b. It was not an ideal form of government, but it is better than any alternative. c. It was likely to lead to bad decisions. d. It was likely to lead to decisions based on sound reasoning and logic. e. It cannot exist in America as long as some persons were enslaved. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:13 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 2:14 AM 25. Those who disapprove of representative democracy would characterize it as which of the following? a. Individualistic b. Progressive c. Marxist d. Authoritarian e. Elitist ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Politics and Democracy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 13 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:15 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 2:16 AM 26. According to the class view of power distribution, which of the following groups wields the most power in the United States? a. Unions and laborers b. Interest groups c. Unelected bureaucrats d. The people e. Top executives of multinational corporations ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:17 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2020 12:18 AM 27. According to the power elite view, which of these groups would not have any control of politics? a. Top military officials b. Labor union leaders c. Mass media executives d. The heads of special interest groups e. The poor ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 14 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:19 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2020 12:20 AM 28. Which view about power distribution in the United States attributes the majority of political power to elected politicians? a. The class view b. The power elite view c. The bureaucratic view d. The creedal passion view e. The pluralist view ANSWER: e POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:22 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/19/2021 2:19 AM 29. Karl Marx believed governments were dominated by whom or what? a. Business owners b. Elected officials c. Appointed bureaucrats d. Interest groups e. Religious leaders ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1 - Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Study of American Government Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 15 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:26 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2020 12:27 AM 30. Which sociologist argued that American democracy is dominated by a small “power elite"? a. C. Wright Mills b. Karl Marx c. David B. Truman d. Max Weber e. Samuel P. Huntington ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom’s: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory. STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Social Responsibility (SR) - Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. DATE CREATED: 12/23/2020 12:28 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2020 12:29 AM 31. The bureaucratic view of political elites, which argues that appointed officials dominate the government, is associated with whom? a. Karl Marx b. C. Wright Mills c. Max Weber d. David B. Truman e. Robert Dahl ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Bloom’s: Apply REFERENCES: Political Power in America: Five Views QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system. 8.3.5 - Differentiate between elite theory and pluralist theory.