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Political Perspectives Answers

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What do most Libertarians tend to believe?

A
Wealthy and elite groups should not benefit at the expense of ordinary people.
B
Many government functions would be performed better by private businesses.
C
Government regulation must weigh the needs of citizens over corporations.
D
The government is best suited to protect and provide for ordinary citizens.
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Liberalism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
B
is the extreme right wing.
C
prefers to limit government.
D
values individual freedom over government involvement.
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The US Republican Party mostly includes members who are

A
moderate, conservative, or liberal.
B
moderate, conservative, or Libertarian.
C
moderate, progressive, or liberal.
D
moderate, progressive, or Libertarian.
4

What kind of person is most likely to hold a left-wing political ideology?

A
a conservative
B
a liberal
C
a Libertarian
D
a moderate
5

most likely

a
a conservative
a
a liberal
a
a moderate
a
a progressive
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Libertarianism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
B
seeks out new and better ways of managing government.
C
stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
D
opposes government activity unless it’s absolutely necessary.
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What is a political ideology?

A
A political ideology is an organization of people who share beliefs about politics.
B
A political ideology is a set of beliefs about politics and the role of government.
C
A political ideology is a discussion of different perspectives on an issue.
D
A political ideology is a series of events designed to sway an election.
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most

F
Federal regulation can protect the environment and citizens from corporate greed.
T
The government needs to have a broad role within society.
T
The nation requires a powerful military to provide a strong defense.
T
The government should be limited in its activities.
U
Unemployment benefits, Social Security, and food benefits have helped improve society.
V
Voters are conservative-minded in tradition and values.
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What do most progressives tend to believe?

A
American embassies and military bases in foreign countries should be closed.
B
Many government functions would be performed better by private businesses.
C
Economic and political rights should be expanded for all American citizens.
D
Most taxes paid by American citizens should be reduced drastically.
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The US Democratic Party mostly includes members who are

A
moderate, conservative, or liberal.
B
moderate, conservative, or Libertarian.
C
moderate, progressive, or liberal.
D
moderate, progressive, or Libertarian.
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Conservatism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
B
seeks out new and better ways of managing government.
C
stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
D
encourages greater government regulation.
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Because of the dominance of the two-party system, ______________ candidates often struggle to raise both funds and the visibility of their campaigns.

A
electoral
B
Republican
C
Democratic
D
third-party
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The chart compares how men and women voted in presidential elections from 1972 to 2012.

Question illustration
A
men and women are more likely to support Democratic candidates going forward.
B
women and men were equal in their support of Democratic candidates.
C
men were more likely to support Democratic candidates than women.
D
women were more likely to support Democratic candidates than men.
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Members of Congress who support a large increase in military spending are more likely to

A
favor a liberal ideology.
B
favor a progressive ideology.
C
favor a libertarian ideology.
D
favor a conservative ideology.

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