Which Of The Following Is Enhanced By A Democratic Form Of Government
Chapter 1
Political Thinking: Becoming a Responsible Citizen
Chapter Outline
I. Learning to Think Politically A. Barriers to Political Thinking B. What Political Science Can Contribute to Political Thinking II. Politics and Power in America A. A Democratic System B. A Constitutional System C. A Free Market System D. Who Does Govern? III. The Text’s Organization
Learning Objectives
Having read the chapter, you should be able to do each of the following:
1. Describe the importance of political thinking in a democracy and the current barriers to political thinking among the public. 2. Describe the discipline of political science and how it can contribute to political thinking. …show more content…
majoritarianism
15. Which of the following is enhanced by a democratic form of government? a. corporate power b. a leader’s authority c. a leader’s power d. the free market system e. elitism
16. A handwritten note by a penniless convict brought about the Gideon v. Wainwright Supreme Court case, in which the Court ruled that a. Gideon’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel had been violated. b. Gideon’s Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search had been violated. c. Gideon’s Fifth Amendment right to due process had been violated. d. Gideon’s Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment had been violated. e. Gideon’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination had been violated.
17. Which of the following is a major limit on majoritarianism in the United States? a. the strong bias of news media b. the lack of access individuals have to the voting process c. the fact that most of the public pays attention to only a small number of issues d. that elected officials generally have no interest in determining the public’s interest on policy
Political Thinking: Becoming a Responsible Citizen
Chapter Outline
I. Learning to Think Politically A. Barriers to Political Thinking B. What Political Science Can Contribute to Political Thinking II. Politics and Power in America A. A Democratic System B. A Constitutional System C. A Free Market System D. Who Does Govern? III. The Text’s Organization
Learning Objectives
Having read the chapter, you should be able to do each of the following:
1. Describe the importance of political thinking in a democracy and the current barriers to political thinking among the public. 2. Describe the discipline of political science and how it can contribute to political thinking. …show more content…
majoritarianism
15. Which of the following is enhanced by a democratic form of government? a. corporate power b. a leader’s authority c. a leader’s power d. the free market system e. elitism
16. A handwritten note by a penniless convict brought about the Gideon v. Wainwright Supreme Court case, in which the Court ruled that a. Gideon’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel had been violated. b. Gideon’s Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search had been violated. c. Gideon’s Fifth Amendment right to due process had been violated. d. Gideon’s Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment had been violated. e. Gideon’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination had been violated.
17. Which of the following is a major limit on majoritarianism in the United States? a. the strong bias of news media b. the lack of access individuals have to the voting process c. the fact that most of the public pays attention to only a small number of issues d. that elected officials generally have no interest in determining the public’s interest on policy