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Understanding the Functions of Government: A Quiz Review for American Democracy Concepts

Dive into the essential functions of government, including national defense, public service delivery, and education. Explore traditional democratic theories emphasizing voting equality, effective participation, and citizen control of the agenda. Learn about the political culture in the U.S., focusing on liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, and populism. Understand the concepts of pluralism, elitism, and hyperpluralism and their impact on policy-making. This review quiz is designed to deepen your knowledge of American democracy and its complexities.

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Understanding the Functions of Government: A Quiz Review for American Democracy Concepts

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  1. Chapter One Quiz Review

  2. Five Main Functions of Gov’t (in general) Nat’l defense Public services (roads, libraries) Preserve order Education (socialize the young) Collect taxes

  3. Traditional Democratic Theory • Equality in Voting (representative) • Effective Participation • Enlightened understanding (free speech and free press) • Citizen control of the agenda • Inclusion (extend rights to all) • Majority Rule with minority rights!!! • Will of over half the voters, but can’t infringe on rights of minorities (protections)

  4. Political Culture in the U.S. • Definition: A set of values shared within a society • In the U.S…. • Liberty (freedoms) • Egalitarianism (equality of opportunity) • Individualism (ppl can get ahead on their own) • Laissez-faire (little gov’t involvement) • Populism (ordinary ppl vs. big interests)

  5. The ISMs…Theories of American Democracy Pluralism – input from MANY interest groups is good for political decision-making process (represents many interests, all get piece of pie) Elitism – Nation’s elite (their $$) make decisions in gov’t (can finance campaigns) Hyperpluralism – So many groups will negatively affect gov’t ability to make policy – hands become tied b/c they want to please many groups

  6. Practice Question #1 The who of politics includes voters, candidates, groups and parties; the what refers to the A.) media organizations that cover voters, candidates, groups, and parties. B.) when a policy passes to the linkage institution. C.) institutions that respond to voters, candidates, groups, and parties. D.) substance of politics and government—benefits and burdens. E.) procedures through which voters, candidates, groups, and parties get what they want.

  7. Practice Question #2 Hyperpluralistsdiffer from pluralists in their belief that A.) power should be centralized in one branch of government. B.) competition among groups leads to compromise and, hence, stronger policy. C.) the representation of too many interests is detrimental to policymaking. D.) only the wealthiest lobbyists are hear in Congress. E.) political groups get their funds exclusively from big business.

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