Political Ideologies Quiz 16 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which political ideology is characterized by patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts?
2. A political party organized as an alternative to the major parties in a two-party system, formed to address specific issues ignored by 2 major parties, can affect the outcome of elections by taking votes away from one of the major parties.
3. What body had the power to veto any law passed in the House of Commons?
4. Which word means that one believes that his nation can do no wrong?
5. Which is a characteristic of ideology?
6. Lacking political knowledge:
7. What set of political beliefs emphasizes preservation of customs and traditions that define the character of a society?
8. This term describes many Americans who do not consider themselves to be hyper-partisan.
9. Fundamentally opposed to centralized authority, rejecting the notion of governments and hierarchical power structures.
10. The term democracy means "rule by ..... "
11. Gallup created scientific polling because:
12. What is the term for the belief in the power of the people and the right to have a say in how they are governed?
13. Often combines a fervent nationalism with a hierarchical and authoritarian social structure, wherein certain groups are favored while others are marginalized or persecuted.
14. Which of the following political blocs would be most likely to favor nationalization of large industrial enterprises?
15. Anarchism is valuable because it unleashes tremendous economic growth and efficiency, enriching society
16. What do you call an election district that has grown so small that it no longer represents the people?
17. High taxes enable the government to do good and create jobs. We need high taxes for social welfare programs for the benefit of historically marginalized groups like minorities, women, and the poor.
18. Advocates for collective ownership and control of the means of production to promote economic equality.
19. What is a potential reason why African Americans and Latinos tend to be more liberal politically?
20. A perception that laws and authority are not necessary.