US Politics Political Theory Test 8

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Politics & Civics — Test 8 (Political Theory) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

What is this test? for US Government & Civics practice (Politics & Civics — Test 8 (Political Theory)), USA — High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) level, USA.
For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 8 (Political Theory) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 8 (Political Theory) · Country: USA

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

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of constitutional law and essential civics.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

What best defines polarization?

A) growing party divide

B) unity

C) compromise

D) neutrality

Question 2

Provide the definition of Republicans associated with:

A) liberal

B) conservative policies (generally)

C) monarchy

D) no defense

Question 3

What is civic republicanism?

A) apathy

B) empire

C) virtue + participation ideal

D) monarchy

Question 4

Which term means "minimal government"?

A) rational choice

B) elitism theory

C) a third party

D) libertarianism

Question 5

What best defines civic virtue?

A) Public-good character

B) Selfish gain

C) Tax evasion

D) Apathy

Question 6

Which of the following best defines deliberative democracy?

A) king decides

B) rule through public reasoning

C) voting only

D) courts decide

Question 7

What best defines communism?

A) Private wealth

B) Kings return

C) Classless shared ownership

D) Free markets

Question 8

Which term means "elected representatives rule"?

A) democracy

B) liberalism

C) conservatism

D) a republic

Question 9

Which of the following best defines totalitarianism?

A) Total state control

B) Limited state

C) Free press

D) Open votes

Question 10

What best defines rational choice?

A) Random acts

B) Calculated self-interest

C) Pure altruism

D) Fate decides

Question 11

What best defines Democrats associated with?

A) monarchy

B) conservative

C) liberal policies (generally)

D) no taxes

Question 12

What is a third party?

A) major party

B) court

C) agency

D) minor party (e.g. Libertarian, Green)

Question 13

Which of the following best defines Democrats associated with?

A) liberal policies (generally)

B) monarchy

C) conservative

D) no taxes

Question 14

What best defines political culture?

A) Laws text

B) Shared civic values

C) Court rules

D) Party cash

Question 15

Which term means "rule by the people"?

A) a republic

B) liberalism

C) democracy

D) conservatism

Question 16

Which term means "People-government bargain"?

A) communism

B) deliberative democracy

C) libertarianism

D) the social contract

Question 17

Provide the definition of deliberative democracy:

A) rule through public reasoning

B) king decides

C) voting only

D) courts decide

Question 18

What best defines populism?

A) Expert rule

B) People-versus-elite appeal

C) No elections

D) Court power

Question 19

Provide the definition of conservatism:

A) revolution

B) collectivism

C) tradition, order, markets

D) anarchy

Question 20

What best defines a monarchy?

A) Voters rule

B) Judges rule

C) Nobody rules

D) King or queen rules

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