Question 1

Although globalization can threaten national security,this can create desirable outcomes,as shown by the international
Community's attempt to force Bashar al-Assad to surrender Syria's

Accepted Answer

The international community's attempt to force Bashar al-Assad to surrender Syria's chemical weapons is an example of how globalization can create desirable outcomes for national security. This action helps prevent the use of chemical weapons by Syria, which could potentially threaten the security of other nations.

Question 2

The broad,basic definition of government given by the text is

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The definition given by the text is "legitimate use of force within specified geographic boundaries to control human behavior." This definition emphasizes the idea that government has the authority to use force in order to maintain law and order within a specific area, and that this use of force is considered legitimate by the majority of the populace.

Question 3

​As derived from John Locke's philosophy,the doctrine of liberalism holds that government should

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The doctrine of liberalism, as derived from John Locke's philosophy, emphasizes individual freedoms and limited government intervention in the lives of citizens. This often translates into the belief that government should not stand in the way of individuals pursuing their own goals and interests, unless they infringe upon the rights of others. Therefore, option B - leaving citizens free to further their individual pursuits - is the best answer.

Question 4

Services that benefit all citizens and are not likely to be produced by the voluntary acts of individuals are known as

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Public goods are services that benefit all citizens and are not likely to be produced by the voluntary acts of individuals. Examples include national defense, public parks, and the justice system.

Question 5

Thomas Hobbes's ideal form of government was

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Hobbes believed that a single ruler with absolute authority was necessary to prevent chaos and maintain order in society. He believed in the concept of a social contract where individuals give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection and security provided by the ruler. This idea is reflected in his famous work "Leviathan."

Question 6

​Since 1964,government policies intended to help families have most clearly benefited

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Since 1964, many government policies, such as tax cuts and subsidies, have disproportionately benefited the wealthy, often due to the structure of these policies favoring higher income brackets.

Question 7

Globalization can be seen as a threat to

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Globalization involves the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies across borders. This can lead to concerns about the erosion of national sovereignty as multinational corporations and international organizations gain more power and influence. Therefore, globalization can be seen as a threat to national sovereignty.

Question 8

The state of nature refers to

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The state of nature refers to a hypothetical situation where there is no government or social structure in place. It is characterized by a lack of order, regulation, and leadership. Therefore, option E, which states "society without government," is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because it implies that there is order, but without equality. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that there is regulation, but without a leader. Option C is incorrect because it implies that there is order, but without conflict. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that there is a government, but without values.

Question 9

Protection of private property is not a valid objective of government according to​

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Karl Marx did not believe in the protection of private property as a valid objective of government, as he advocated for the abolition of private property in favor of communal ownership.

Question 10

​National sovereignty is defined as

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National sovereignty refers to a political entity's externally recognized right to exercise final authority over its affairs. It is a concept that is closely related to the idea of state sovereignty, which asserts that each state has its own distinct identity and a right to self-governance. This means that governments have the right to rule over their own territories without outside interference, and that other nations must recognize this right. National sovereignty is a critical element of international law and diplomacy, as it provides the basis for the recognition of states and the establishment of political relationships between them.

Question 11

Two nations with deep ties to the principle of communism that have moved in the direction of more private property are

Accepted Answer

Russia and China are two nations with deep ties to communism that have moved in the direction of more private property. Both countries have allowed for a significant expansion of private businesses and market-oriented policies in recent years.

Question 12

When the authors say that we live in an era of "globalization," they mean that citizens and nations are increasingly

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The authors use the term "globalization" to refer to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of people, businesses, and nations across the world. This suggests that the best choice is E, as it reflects the idea of interdependence. The other choices - A (peace loving), B (industrialized), C (commercialized), and D (belligerent) - are not necessarily related to the concept of globalization.

Question 13

Which political philosopher expressed the sentiment that life in a state of nature would be "solitary,poor,nasty,brutish,and short?"

Accepted Answer

Thomas Hobbes expressed this sentiment in his book "Leviathan" where he argued that in the state of nature, without a strong government to impose order and control, people's lives would be characterized by fear, violence, and chaos.

Question 14

Government enterprises commonly engaged in by the U.S.government include​

Accepted Answer

Building interstate roads is a common U.S. government enterprise. While the government has been involved in power generation in the past, it is not a common enterprise today. The government does not typically operate mines or run railroads in the U.S.

Question 15

​Critics charged that Lyndon Johnson's "war on poverty" had failed because

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Critics charged that Lyndon Johnson's "war on poverty" had failed because about 15 percent of families were still living in poverty, indicating that poverty had not been eradicated or significantly reduced.

Question 16

​Desire to avoid potential foreign prosecution of its soldiers and desire to continue practicing the death penalty led the United States in 2002 to

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The United States withdrew from the 1998 treaty that created the International Criminal Court in order to avoid potential foreign prosecution of its soldiers. This move was also driven by a desire to continue practicing the death penalty, which is outlawed by the ICC.

Question 17

According to Thomas Hobbes,author of Leviathan,the proper objective of government is to ensure

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According to Hobbes, the primary objective of government is to provide "order and peace," which can only be achieved by an absolute monarchy. Freedom is subordinate to this objective and is only granted to subjects through the protection provided by the government's power. The government does not have an obligation to provide a functioning economy, public goods, or free and fair elections according to Hobbes' philosophy.

Question 18

The broad,basic definition of politics given by the text is

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The definition of politics as "the authoritative allocation of values for a society" encompasses the idea that politics involves making decisions about what is important and valuable for a society as a whole, and who gets access to those resources or benefits. This definition is broad enough to include both the formal processes of government and the informal ways in which power and influence are exercised in society.

Question 19

Which political philosopher inspired the phrase "life,liberty,and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

John Locke is the political philosopher who inspired the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence. Locke's idea of natural rights, which included life, liberty, and property, heavily influenced Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration. Jefferson modified it to include "the pursuit of happiness" as another natural right.

Question 20

John Locke's views on government are expressed in

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John Locke's views on government are expressed in his work, "Two Treatises on Government." This work argues that governments are formed to protect natural rights (life, liberty, and property) and that people have the right to overthrow a government that fails to do so. The work had a significant influence on the development of liberal democratic theory and the formation of the United States government.

Quiz 1: Freedom, Order, or Equality

Although globalization can threaten national security,this can create desirable outcomes,as shown by the international Community's attempt to force Bashar al-Assad to surrender Syria's