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What was the major result of the Nineteenth Amendment, which extended suffrage to women?A) It doubled the number of eligible voters.B) Elections skewed toward Republican candidates.C) It caused significant delays at the polls.D) It helped push through a reform agenda.
belief in the reduction of income disparities and the nationalization of major private industries-neoliberalism-socialism
believe in dramatic, revolutionary change of the existing order-radicals-liberals-conservatives-reactionaries
extreme nationalist ideology that favors authoritarian rule & the rights of the ethnic majority over ethnic minorities-postmodernism-fascism
The term formal political participation includes which of the following kinds of actions? (Select all that apply.)A) Marching and protestB) Discussing politics with family and with friendsC) Volunteering and donating to a political campaignD) Registering to vote and voting
Which political ideology would promote the least freedom and the most equality?-communism-liberalism-anarchism-fascism
sets of political values held by individuals regarding the fundamental goals of politics-political culture-political ideology
Which of the following phrases refers to the participatory action individuals take to ensure a healthy democracy?A) Public policyB) Civic dutyC) Grassroots movementD) Community engagement
political philosophy that supports the interests and rights of the common people over that of the elites.-individualism-populism
Among those 18-24 years old, which is the second-most commonly reported behavior?A) Donating moneyB) Attempting to influence how others voteC) VotingD) Attending a political meeting
Which of the following statements is true of voting behavior, based on the graph? (Check all that apply.)A) People age 18-25 were the least likely to have reported voting.B) People age 41-56 were least likely to report having voted.C) Less than half of people in the survey over the age of 88 reported voting.D) Voting is the most commonly reported behavior across all age groups.
political ideology rejects the idea of the state altogether-anarchism-fascism
those who favor evolutionary change within the existing order-liberals-conservatives-radicals-reactionaries
refers to social valuing of self-expression & quality of life issues-postmodernism-neoliberalism
Which political ideology would emphasize freedom over equality?-communism-socialism-fascism-liberalism
describes the views regarding the pace & scope of change in the balance between freedom & equality-political ideology-political attitudes
Which of the following political blocs would be most likely to favor nationalization of large industrial enterprises?-socialists-libertarians-conservatives-liberals
belief in the abolition of private property with near total governmental control of the economy-communism-socialism
High degree of freedom will produce the greatest amount of general prosperity...even if there are great economic gaps-liberalism-socialism
political ideology that values BOTH freedom and equality-socialism-communism