Oligarchy is the most effective way to govern a society.
Democracy is the only legitimate form of governance.
Absolute monarchy is the best form of government.
Anarchy allows for the most freedom and is preferable.
Term 2 of 35
Who pays for Medicaid, and who administers it?
The federal government pays for medicaid, but private companies administer it.
It indicates that when state and national laws conflict, national law takes precedence
over state law.
The federal and state governments pay for Medicaid, while the state governments
administer it.
Revenue sharing provides state and local governments aid to use however they wish,
while block grants provide aid that must be spent in some general policy area.
Term 3 of 35
What did John Locke believe about human nature?
People are too dumb to set up their own governments.
The people have no direct role in passing legislation.
People are basically rational and moral.
People have no natural rights.
,Term 4 of 35
What proportion of Texas's revenue comes from "other" funds?
13%
11%
33%
23%
Term 5 of 35
Which of the following is a device relied upon by the Federalists to help prevent oppressive
majorities?
the separation of powers
freeing representatives somewhat from public opinion
creating a large and diverse nation
In a republic, the decisions are made by representatives rather than by the people
directly.
Western-style democracy
approving judicial appointments
Term 6 of 35
What was the consensus among the U.S. Constitution writers about the form of government
they sought?
They sought a government that would eliminate all forms of democracy.
They aimed for a government that was entirely controlled by the military.
They unanimously agreed on a purely authoritarian system.
It had to be democratic, but they didn't agree on how democratic.
,Term 7 of 35
The federal government has encouraged state governments to expand their Medicaid
programs to cover a new group of enrollees. Who are these new enrollees?
elderly individuals with high medical expenses and no insurance coverage.
uninsured, non-elderly, non-disabled adults with no dependents and an income at or
below 138 percent of the federal poverty level
disabled individuals who are unable to work and require long-term care.
children from low-income families who qualify for free healthcare services.
Term 8 of 35
Why is the philosophy of the American Declaration of Independence called "liberal"?
It emphasizes the importance of collective ownership over individual rights.
It is ideologically left of center.
It holds that protecting individual liberty is a key purpose of government.
It promotes the idea that government should prioritize economic growth over personal
liberties.
Term 9 of 35
What does liberalism believe about the relationship between church and state?
They should be separate.
All religions but islam should be tolerated.
Christianity should be the main religion in a society.
Religion should be banned.
, Term 10 of 35
What are some reasons that liberalism believes that religion and politics should be kept
separate?
It had to be democratic, but they didn't agree on how democratic.
According to liberalism religion and politics should be separated because it is
impossible to determine which religion is the "true religion" that government should
support. Religious beliefs are fundamental individual rights. Therefore church and state
should be separated.
The purpose of government is to maintain order, provide services, collect taxes, and
protect citizens from chaos and violence. Liberalism focuses on government protecting
liberty or human rights.
They should be separate.
Term 11 of 35
Block grants and revenue sharing are both grants-in-aid. What is the difference between
them?
Revenue sharing provides state and local governments aid to use however they wish,
while block grants provide aid that must be spent in some general policy area.
Distribution of marijuana in a state that permits distribution does not violate state law,
but it does violate federal law.
The federal and state governments pay for Medicaid, while the state governments
administer it.
It indicates that when state and national laws conflict, national law takes precedence
over state law.
Term 12 of 35
Which of the following is an example of a liberal philosophy of government?
Communism
Fascism
Islamic fundamentalism
Western-style democracy
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