Question

1. which theory says that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self - interests?

a. majoritarian theory
b. pluralist theory
c. gridlock
d. elite theory

1. what is a political culture?

a. a written set of codes that dictate political action
b. a process that transmits values to immigrants and children
c. a patterned set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about government and politics
d. a manifestation of pluralism

1. to what does the concept of political socialization refer?

a. the process by which beliefs and values are transmitted to new immigrants and children
b. political movements in support of socialism
c. the gradual development of social programs within our national government
d. the government taking over the economic sector of the country

1. in the united states, there is religious freedom to practice a religion and to be free of state - imposed religion. this is an example of which of the following?

a. civil liberties
b. civil rights
c. citizenship rights
d. democratic freedoms

1. in the united states, basic guarantees of liberty are found in which of the following documents?

a. the declaration of independence
b. the bill of rights
c. the statement of rights and responsibilities
d. the national rights foundation

1. which of the following is true of capitalism?

a. it is a political theory developed by karl marx.
b. it is an economic system marked by private ownership of wealth - creating assets, free markets, and freedom of contract.
c. it is incompatible with property rights as a wealth - creating mechanism.
d. it is named for the centralization of economic power of factories in the cities.

1. what is the capitalist system of the united states based upon?

a. private property rights
b. equal distribution of assets
c. economic equality
d. constraining the right to enter contracts

Explanation:

1. Elite theory posits that society is governed by a small - group of self - interested individuals.
2. Political culture is a patterned set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about government and politics.
3. Political socialization is the process by which beliefs and values are transmitted to new immigrants and children.
4. Religious freedom in the US is an example of civil liberties.
5. In the US, basic guarantees of liberty are in the Bill of Rights.
6. Capitalism is an economic system marked by private ownership, free markets, and freedom of contract.
7. The US capitalist system is based on private property rights.

Answer:

1. d. elite theory
2. c. A patterned set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about government and politics
3. a. The process by which beliefs and values are transmitted to new immigrants and children
4. a. civil liberties
5. b. the Bill of Rights
6. b. It is an economic system marked by private ownership of wealth - creating assets, free markets, and freedom of contract.
7. a. private property rights