Understanding American Politics and Government

Which of the following makes Americans American,according to the textbook?

The central value of the American creed is __________.

The term political culture primarily refers to __________.

One of the main divisions in terms of political culture in many European countries is between __________ and __________.

When asked,most Americans place the blame for not succeeding in life on __________.

Which of the following is an example of direct political participation?

A political system in which the power exercised by public officials is always an extension of the public will is a system that is based on __________.

Which of the following generally ensures that the government follows the will of the people?

The notion of liberty in America is closely linked to __________.

What does the textbook identify as the specific beliefs of the American creed?

According to the textbook,the importance of freedom of religious expression in American political culture can be traced back to __________.

Compared to other industrialized democratic countries,the degree of religiosity among Americans is __________.

Which of the following is the last arena Americans tend to rely on for solving problems?

Having sovereign power equates to being __________.

Socialist parties __________.

Much of the current debate on the redrawing of district lines is derived from which famous Supreme Court principle?

When groups try to maintain their own unique culture in a multicultural society,this is often called __________.

Which of the following statements about American political culture is true?

The belief that anyone should be able to choose his or her own path in life is an expression of which American political value?

A 2012 survey found that about two-thirds of Americans disagreed with __________.