Quiz for:
American Government and Civic Engagement

Question 1

What is the trade-offs perspective in the context of policy-making?

Question 2

Which theory argues that a small group of elite individuals hold the most power in a country?

Question 3

What are some barriers to political engagement, especially for youth?

Question 4

How did Richie Torres make a significant political impact?

Question 5

What kind of goods are typically provided by the government?

Question 6

What is a toll good?

Question 7

What is one method citizens can use to engage with government?

Question 8

Who defined the concept of natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

Question 9

Which historical groups have fought for the right to vote in the US?

Question 10

In which form of government does a single hereditary ruler hold power, sometimes absolutely?

Question 11

What does the pluralist theory of government emphasize?

Question 12

What is a key reason why voting is important in the US?

Question 13

What did Adam Smith contribute to political-economic theory?

Question 14

Which organization can citizens join to advocate for environmental causes?

Question 15

Which type of democracy involves citizens electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf?