Question 1

According to public opinion polls, a majority of Americans believe the government is to provide a minimum standard of living.

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Question 2

The masses in the United States clearly have antidemocratic attitudes; however, Elites tend to show more tolerance and acceptance. Why is there a difference regarding tolerance between classes?

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Question 3

Public opinion surveys show that more than half of Americans do not know each state has two Senators and cannot name their Representative in the House.

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According to the data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center, as of 2019, more than half of Americans surveyed could not name their Representative in the House and only 25% could correctly identify all three branches of the U.S. government. This suggests that many Americans lack basic knowledge about how their government works.

Question 4

The reporting by media elites contributes to the negative popular attitudes towards government.

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The reporting by media elites can often be critical and highlight government failures or scandals, and this can contribute to a negative perception of government among the general population.

Question 5

Only 10% of all American make financial contributions to a candidate or political party.

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According to a 2016 survey by the Pew Research Center, only 10% of all Americans reported making a financial contribution to a candidate or political party during the 2016 election.

Question 6

Masses want the government to continue its large and significant role in many different areas of life.

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Question 7

A major problem with pluralist theory is the notion that the masses control public policy through elections. Explain how and why examining turnout and political knowledge.

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Question 8

Left counter elites consist of wealthier, educated young people who are disillusioned with the system.

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The statement accurately describes left counter elites as disillusioned young people who are affluent and educated.

Question 9

The majority of Americans support civil liberties, such as mass demonstrations for an unpopular cause that Americans oppose.

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The statement is false because the majority of Americans do not support mass demonstrations for an unpopular cause that Americans oppose.

Question 10

Discuss the basis of political distrust in relation to the emergence of the Tea Party? Why has this enabled the Tea Party to elect Representatives in the House and Senators? Will the Tea Party be a lasting presence in American politics?

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Question 11

Mass support for civil liberties is consistent, even in times of national crisis.

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Mass support for civil liberties often decreases during times of national crisis, as people prioritize security and stability over individual freedoms.

Question 12

How might economic crisis make anti-democratic mass activism more likely? Why?

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Question 13

The most consistent support for democratic values in American society comes from the lower classes.

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Studies and surveys often show that support for democratic values is not consistently higher among the lower classes compared to middle or upper classes in American society. Factors such as education, political engagement, and access to resources, which can vary across social classes, play significant roles in shaping attitudes towards democracy.

Question 14

The protection of First Amendment rights rests principally upon the very groups the Amendment was designed to control.

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The First Amendment was designed to protect the rights of individuals and groups to free speech, religion, assembly, and the press. Therefore, it is logical that the protection of these rights would rest largely upon these same individuals and groups. They are the ones who are most likely to defend and advocate for these freedoms, and to hold the government accountable if they are threatened or violated.

Question 15

Americans are more patriotic than the citizens of other most countries.

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Americans are known for their strong sense of patriotism, which is reflected in their national symbols, holidays, and traditions.

Question 16

The masses in the United States have antidemocratic attitudes but also avoid political activity making our democracy secure.

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Question 17

Living in a female head of household is the strongest predictor of poverty in the United States.

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Studies have consistently shown that living in a female-headed household is strongly correlated with poverty in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 31.7% of female-headed households with children under 18 were in poverty in 2019, compared to 6.1% of married-couple households with children under 18. This is due in part to factors such as lower earnings, lack of access to affordable childcare, and lack of support from a second income.

Question 18

The top richest people in America all inherited their wealth.

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While some of the top richest people in America did inherit their wealth, many of them are self-made billionaires who earned their fortunes through their own businesses and investments. Examples include Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg who are all among the top ten richest people in America but did not inherit their wealth.

Question 19

Membership has shrunk in the major industrial unions.

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Membership in major industrial unions such as the United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers has decreased over the past few decades.

Question 20

There is little doubt that there is income inequality in the United States. Explain why there is such a large income gap and why it is continuing to grow.

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Quiz 4: Masses in the United States