Question 1

Which conception of democracy calls for rule in the interest of the working people, or proletariat?

Accepted Answer

People's democracy is a term often associated with Marxist-Leninist ideology, emphasizing the dictatorship of the proletariat or rule in the interest of the working people. This contrasts with liberal democracy, which focuses on individual rights and freedoms, and social democracy, which seeks to balance those freedoms with social justice. "Wack democracy" is not a recognized term in political science.

Question 2

Which of the following Supreme Court decisions rendered campaign contributions essentially unlimited?

Accepted Answer

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) significantly changed the landscape of campaign finance by ruling that corporations and unions can spend unlimited amounts on political campaigns, arguing that such spending is a form of protected speech under the First Amendment.

Question 3

According to Aristotle and some modern political scientists, democracy

Accepted Answer

Aristotle and some modern political scientists believe that democracy is not universally applicable and requires certain cultural prerequisites to flourish, making both A and B correct.

Question 4

Aristotle looked more favorably upon "rule by the many" than Plato did.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed in a more inclusive form of government than Plato, advocating for a constitutional government that includes the middle class, whereas Plato favored rule by a class of philosopher-kings.

Question 5

Tocqueville claimed that Americans value liberty above equality.

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The answer of Tocqueville claimed that Americans value liberty above...

Question 6

Democracy was originally a form of class rule.

Accepted Answer

Democracy originated in ancient Athens around the 5th century BC as a system where political power and decision-making were vested in the hands of free male citizens, excluding women, slaves, and non-citizens, thus making it a form of rule by a specific class of society.

Question 7

The word democracy comes from the Latin demon krazie, meaning "demon-crazed."

Accepted Answer

The word democracy comes from the Greek words "demos" (meaning people) and "kratos" (meaning power or rule), so democracy essentially means "rule by the people."

Question 8

From ancient Athens to the present, democracies have always protected the rights of individuals.

Accepted Answer

While democracies aim to protect individual rights, there have been instances throughout history, including in ancient Athens and in modern times, where democracies have failed to protect the rights of all individuals, often excluding certain groups based on gender, race, property ownership, or other criteria.

Question 9

Democracy is one of the most important and influential ideologies in the modern world.

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The answer of Democracy is one of the most important...

Question 10

All modern democracies attempt to imitate American democracy.

Accepted Answer

Modern democracies have a variety of forms and do not necessarily attempt to imitate American democracy. They may adopt different systems of governance, such as parliamentary, presidential, or semi-presidential systems, reflecting their unique historical, cultural, and social contexts.

Question 11

Aristotle believed that democracy can be established almost anywhere.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle thought that democracy was suitable only for certain conditions and not applicable universally. He believed that the nature of the city-state's population and its moral and economic conditions significantly influenced the suitability of democracy.

Question 12

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-Believed in a "rota," or rotation of representatives in and out of office, to protect liberty:

Accepted Answer

James Harrington, an English political theorist, advocated for a system where representatives would rotate in and out of office as a means to protect liberty, a concept detailed in his work "The Commonwealth of Oceana."

Question 13

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-Author of the nineteenth-century study of democracy, Democracy in America:

Accepted Answer

Alexis de Tocqueville is the author of the nineteenth-century study of democracy, "Democracy in America."

Question 14

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-The version of democracy that has prevailed in communist countries:

Accepted Answer

The term "people's democracy" is often used to describe the version of democracy that has prevailed in communist countries, where the state claims to govern on behalf of the people, even if the political system does not allow for the same level of individual freedoms and democratic processes found in liberal democracies.

Question 15

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-Philosopher who said that democracy gives power to the ignorant and envious:

Accepted Answer

Plato expressed concerns about democracy in his works, particularly in "The Republic," where he argued that democracy could lead to the governance by the ignorant and envious, eventually leading to tyranny.

Question 16

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-Notorious author of The Prince who displayed his preference for a republic in another book:

Accepted Answer

Niccolò Machiavelli, known for "The Prince," also showed his preference for a republic in his "Discourses on Livy."

Question 17

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-Justified popular rule in his Politics because many heads are better than one:

Accepted Answer

Aristotle justified popular rule in his work "Politics" with the argument that many heads are better than one, suggesting that collective judgment can lead to better decisions.

Question 18

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-Greek writer who argued that political stability can be achieved through mixed government:

Accepted Answer

Polybius, a Greek historian, argued that a mixed government combining elements of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy was the most stable form.

Question 19

Matching
Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all.
-The version of democracy that would spread wealth to give every citizen roughly equal power:

Accepted Answer

Social democracy aims to spread wealth more evenly among citizens to ensure that everyone has roughly equal power, aligning with the principles of social justice and economic equality.

Question 20

Identify and explain the significance of the following names, terms, or concepts.
-Socrates

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The answer of Identify and explain the significance of the...

Quiz 2: The Democratic Ideal

Which conception of democracy calls for rule in the interest of the working people, or proletariat?

Which of the following Supreme Court decisions rendered campaign contributions essentially unlimited?

According to Aristotle and some modern political scientists, democracy

Aristotle looked more favorably upon "rule by the many" than Plato did.

Tocqueville claimed that Americans value liberty above equality.

Democracy was originally a form of class rule.

The word democracy comes from the Latin demon krazie, meaning "demon-crazed."

From ancient Athens to the present, democracies have always protected the rights of individuals.

Democracy is one of the most important and influential ideologies in the modern world.

All modern democracies attempt to imitate American democracy.

Aristotle believed that democracy can be established almost anywhere.

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -Believed in a "rota," or rotation of representatives in and out of office, to protect liberty:

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -Author of the nineteenth-century study of democracy, Democracy in America:

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -The version of democracy that has prevailed in communist countries:

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -Philosopher who said that democracy gives power to the ignorant and envious:

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -Notorious author of The Prince who displayed his preference for a republic in another book:

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -Justified popular rule in his Politics because many heads are better than one:

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -Greek writer who argued that political stability can be achieved through mixed government:

Matching Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to the names or terms listed below. Some names or terms may be used more than once and others not at all. -The version of democracy that would spread wealth to give every citizen roughly equal power:

Identify and explain the significance of the following names, terms, or concepts. -Socrates