US Politics Political Ideologies Advanced Test 1

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Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Political Ideologies Advanced) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

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Section: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Political Ideologies Advanced) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Political Ideologies Advanced) · Country: USA

Civics knowledge is crucial for knowing individual rights and responsibilities and understanding government structure.

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Question 1

Which term means "Pressuring officials"?

A) lobbying

B) democracy

C) a republic

D) liberalism

Question 2

Which term means "separation of powers idea"?

A) democracy

B) Montesquieu known for

C) a republic

D) liberalism

Question 3

Which term means "Democrats and Republicans"?

A) democracy

B) a republic

C) the two major parties

D) liberalism

Question 4

What is popular sovereignty?

A) king's power

B) army power

C) court power

D) power from the people

Question 5

What is an interest group?

A) Policy-seeking organization

B) Political party

C) Court

D) Agency

Question 6

Which term means "belief system guiding politics"?

A) the Libertarian focus

B) an ideology

C) liberalism

D) social contract theory

Question 7

What best defines socialism?

A) monarchy

B) theocracy

C) social ownership emphasis

D) anarchy

Question 8

Which term means "Once-Democratic South"?

A) democracy

B) a republic

C) liberalism

D) the Solid South

Question 9

What is the Libertarian focus?

A) Minimal government

B) Strong army only

C) Free healthcare

D) High taxes

Question 10

What was the Whig Party?

A) First US party

B) 1830s-1850s rival party

C) Modern third party

D) Foreign party

Question 11

What best defines the Solid South?

A) Republican West

B) Union North

C) Once-Democratic South

D) French Quarter

Question 12

Provide the definition of libertarianism:

A) monarchy

B) big government

C) no rights

D) minimal government

Question 13

Which term means "Citizens' views"?

A) public opinion

B) democracy

C) a republic

D) liberalism

Question 14

What best defines elitism theory?

A) no power

B) few hold power

C) all rule

D) random rule

Question 15

What were Democratic-Republicans?

A) Lincoln's party

B) Modern Democrats

C) Jefferson's party

D) British party

Question 16

Which term means "Opinion survey"?

A) the Libertarian focus

B) liberalism

C) social contract theory

D) a poll

Question 17

Which term means "tradition, order, markets"?

A) conservatism

B) democracy

C) a republic

D) liberalism

Question 18

What is divided government?

A) Two presidents

B) Parties split branches

C) No elections

D) Tied courts

Question 19

Which term means "power from the people"?

A) democracy

B) a republic

C) popular sovereignty

D) liberalism

Question 20

What is the Green focus?

A) Guns

B) Trade

C) Immigration

D) Environment

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