Political spectrum/Ideology unit exam study guide

which of the following best describes a basic difference between a liberal and conservative

a.) liberals tend to prefer a government that is minimally involved in the lives of individuals, while conservatives tend to prefer a government that actively involves the lives of individuals

b.) liberals only approve of strong state governments while conservatives only approve of a strong federal government

c.) conservatives prefer a less active government, while liberals prefer a more active government

d.) conservatives only approve of strong state governments while liberals only approve of strong city governments

C

Which of the following tends to be the greatest influence on a person's political ideology?

a.) Media

b.) religion

c.) family

d.) friends

C

Which of the following is the best example of a mixed economy that leans towards free markets?

a.) USA

b.) North Korea

c.) Cuba

d.) Modern Day China

A

A member of congress is against additional spending on welfare programs, against tougher gun laws, and is in favor of limiting access to abortions. Which political label describes this member of congress?

a.) liberal
b.) conservative
c.)independent
d.)libertarian

B

which of the following would a person who is considered to be a liberal be likely to support?

a.) the death penalty

b.)teachers leading prayers in public school classes

c.) legalizing marijuana

d.) lowering taxes through cutting welfare programs

C

social security, medicare, food stamps, and unemployment compensation are examples of the budget category known as:

a.) controllable spending items

b.)flexible spending programs

c.) entitlements

d.)surplus essentials

C

what is the approximate current us national debt?

a.) $35 thousand

b.)$35 billion

c.) $35 trillion

d.)$3.5 trillion

C

a person's views on the role of government and the policies that government should pursue known as

a.) voting patterns

b.)cultural identity

c.)political ideology

d.)identity politics

C

which of the following best describes a swing state

a.) a state where the winner of local elections frequently swings from republicans to democrats

b.) state where a candidate "swings for the fences" hoping to hit a political home run and win the state's congressional race.

c.)a state that swings from democrat to republican every single presidential election cycle

d.)a state that lacks a consistent pattern of choosing a particular party's presidential candidate because the two major parties have similar levels of support

D

What is the approximate current U.S. national debt

35 trillion