1. In the analogy about government as a good or service provided to the public, the conscious commuter
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a. represents that portion of society who votes fairly regularly, pays taxes, but is not actively involved in political or civic affairs.
b. represents the silent majority of society who is unaware of public affairs and does not vote.
c. represents citizens and residents who use government services but do not pay for them.
d.represents that portion of society who votes regularly, volunteers, contacts elected officials, attends political events, and follows current affairs regularly.
2. The idea that individuals are free to pursue their self-interests and be rewarded for their innovations is called
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a. Popular Sovereignty.
b. Equality of Opportunity.
c. Economic Liberty.
d. Individualism.
3. The notion that government by the people is both responsibility and a right individuals have, including political and economic rights is called
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a. Individualism.
b. Popular Sovereignty.
c. Equality of Opportunity.
d. Economic Liberty.
4. The myth of the “American Dream,”as referred to in the intorductorypresentation, the textbook , and the course, is
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a. founded on the pursuit of economic opportunity.
b. emphasized in the importance of individual rights, worth, freedom, and well-being because individuals may own property.
c. unattainable.
d. based on the importance of freedom of conscience and freedom of worship to a free society.
5. Based on the table provided by the Pew Research Center, who is most likely to engage in civic and political activities?
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a. Suburban middle class with median household incomes
b. Rural residents
c. The most educated and affluent
d. People with the most free time
6. In the first PowerPoint presentation and the analogy of Government as a mode of transportation, who does the pilot, conductor, or bus driver represent?
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a. Members of the attentive public who follow current affairs closely.
b. elected officials and government workers who service the public.
c. Members of society who are oblivious to current affairs.
d. Tax payers who provide funding to offset the costs of providing government services.
