Exam 4: Structural Foundations of the American Government

A) reflects the fundamentally similar core beliefs of all Americans.
B) reflects the fundamentally different core beliefs of those who identify with different political parties.
C) reflects the fundamentally different core beliefs of its many racial, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
D) reflects core beliefs shared by the people of other industrialized nations.
E) reflects a set of core beliefs that is constantly changing.

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A) the political linkage level
B) the structural level
C) the governmental level
D) the governmental action level
E) the system level

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A) equality of opportunity and rewards equally.
B) equality of opportunity over equality of rewards.
C) equality of rewards over equality of opportunity.
D) neither equality of opportunity or rewards.?E) none of the above

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A) Frost Belt
B) Rust Belt
C) Sun Belt
D) Bible Belt
E) northwestern

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A) The economy has continued its relative decline that began in the 1970s.
B) The economy has rebounded with American corporations again becoming the leading players in their industries.
C) The economy has rebounded, but European and Japanese corporations still dominate all key industries.
D) The economy has experienced an absolute decline relative to Europe and Asia.
E) Few powerful companies disappeared.

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A) The United States is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050.
B) India is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050.
C) China is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050.
D) India is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2025.
E) China is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2025.

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A) the percentage of Americans that live in cities have increased.
B) the percentage of Americans that live in rural areas have declined.
C) Americans have flocked to rural areas and suburbs.
D) the percentage of Americans that live in cities declined at the greatest rate between 1950 and 1960.
E) the percentage of Americans that live in rural areas have recovered since the last census.

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The American population has undergone significant changes in terms of diversity, location, and work and occupation since 1950 and even more so since 1790. In terms of diversity, the American population has become increasingly diverse over the years. In 1950, the population was predominantly white, with African Americans and other minority groups making up a much smaller percentage. Today, however, the population is much more diverse, with a significant increase in the number of Hispanic, Asian, and other minority groups. This diversity has been driven by immigration, as well as higher birth rates among minority populations. This has led to a more multicultural and inclusive society, with a rich tapestry of different cultures and traditions. In terms of location, there has been a significant shift in the distribution of the American population. In 1950, the majority of Americans lived in rural areas or small towns, with only a relatively small percentage living in urban areas. Today, however, the majority of Americans live in urban areas, with cities and metropolitan areas experiencing significant population growth. This shift has been driven by factors such as industrialization, urbanization, and the availability of job opportunities in urban centers. As a result, the American population is now more concentrated in urban areas, leading to changes in lifestyle, infrastructure, and social dynamics. In terms of work and occupation, there have been significant changes in the types of jobs and industries that Americans are engaged in. In 1950, the American economy was largely based on manufacturing and agriculture, with a significant percentage of the population working in these sectors. Today, however, the economy has shifted towards services, technology, and knowledge-based industries, with a much smaller percentage of the population working in manufacturing and agriculture. This shift has been driven by globalization, technological advancements, and changes in consumer preferences. As a result, the American workforce is now more diverse and specialized, with a greater emphasis on education, skills, and innovation. In conclusion, the American population has undergone significant changes in terms of diversity, location, and work and occupation since 1950 and even more so since 1790. These changes have led to a more diverse, urbanized, and specialized society, with new opportunities and challenges for the American people.

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Over the past century, there have been s...

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A) Elected officials are likely to become more responsive to the needs and interests of recent immigrant groups.
B) More border states will declare states of emergency to stem the tide of immigration.
C) The Minuteman Project will be forced to disband.
D) The House of Representatives and Senate will soon "look" like the rest of America by becoming more diverse.
E) Canada will close its borders for fear of being overly influenced by the immigrant vote.

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A) It has meant that the power of the rural voice in state and national politics has been significantly diminished.
B) It has meant that money for public services has been shifted to the cities due to higher tax rates.
C) It has meant that the rural population of the southern and western states has had to support the rural populations of the Northeast.
D) It has meant that bilingual education has begun to take over as the predominant public education option in the cities of the Northeast and Northwest.
E) It has meant that poverty levels in the rural areas have increased by 300%.

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A) Catholic immigrants
B) black slaves
C) European Protestants
D) Native Americans
E) None of the above is correct, as together, these four groups made up the bulk of the United States' population in 1790.

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Democracy, freedom and liberty, populism...

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A) a strong national government.
B) redistributive public policies.
C) individualism.
D) democracy.
E) volunteerism and participation.

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