Political Ideals and Beliefs
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The “honeymoon period” refers to .
the inflated popularity of a president shortly after being elected
the increased success of presidential incumbents who try to get reelected as opposed to presidential candidates who try to get elected to the office for the first time
the ability of a president to pursue his political agenda with greater success in his second term in office
the inflated popularity of a political party shortly after its creation
the decline in popularity that a president suffers during times of economic recession
Explanation
The term “honeymoon period” is used to refer to the inflation of popularity that a president generally receives shortly after being elected. For the vast majority of presidents, their popularity reaches its peak shortly after coming into office and then declines until they are either voted out of office or their term limits expire.
The “honeymoon period” refers to .
the inflated popularity of a president shortly after being elected
the increased success of presidential incumbents who try to get reelected as opposed to presidential candidates who try to get elected to the office for the first time
the ability of a president to pursue his political agenda with greater success in his second term in office
the inflated popularity of a political party shortly after its creation
the decline in popularity that a president suffers during times of economic recession
Explanation
The term “honeymoon period” is used to refer to the inflation of popularity that a president generally receives shortly after being elected. For the vast majority of presidents, their popularity reaches its peak shortly after coming into office and then declines until they are either voted out of office or their term limits expire.
The term, Solid South, historically refers to .
the fact that, historically, the South always voted for the Democratic Party
the fact that the South always supported southern candidates
the degree to which racial prejudice and segregation proved impossible to eliminate in southern society
the degree of wealth equality that emerged in the southern society in the twentieth century
the fact that the South had more candidates for President than any other region of the United States
Explanation
The term, Solid South, was historically used, from the end of the Civil War until the middle of the 1960s, to refer to the fact that the South almost always voted for the Democratic Party. This was born, in part, out of the South’s response to the Republican party’s northern associations during the Civil War and its aftermath. These days, the "Solid South" could just as easily be applied to the fact that the South very consistently votes Republican.
The term, Solid South, historically refers to .
the fact that, historically, the South always voted for the Democratic Party
the fact that the South always supported southern candidates
the degree to which racial prejudice and segregation proved impossible to eliminate in southern society
the degree of wealth equality that emerged in the southern society in the twentieth century
the fact that the South had more candidates for President than any other region of the United States
Explanation
The term, Solid South, was historically used, from the end of the Civil War until the middle of the 1960s, to refer to the fact that the South almost always voted for the Democratic Party. This was born, in part, out of the South’s response to the Republican party’s northern associations during the Civil War and its aftermath. These days, the "Solid South" could just as easily be applied to the fact that the South very consistently votes Republican.
John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote in opposition to the divine right of kings. They wrote about a government’s duty to uphold people’s rights and how the governments should draw their power from the consent of the governed. These new found ideas encouraged ultimately led people to?
Engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments
Remain firm in their support of absolute monarchs
Look for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers
Call for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies
Explanation
Many enlightenment writes challenges the authority of long established monarchs. Locke and Rousseau argued that government should be based on the consent of the governed, this is a fundamental idea behind a number of constitutional elements of American democracy.
John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote in opposition to the divine right of kings. They wrote about a government’s duty to uphold people’s rights and how the governments should draw their power from the consent of the governed. These new found ideas encouraged ultimately led people to?
Engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments
Remain firm in their support of absolute monarchs
Look for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers
Call for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies
Explanation
Many enlightenment writes challenges the authority of long established monarchs. Locke and Rousseau argued that government should be based on the consent of the governed, this is a fundamental idea behind a number of constitutional elements of American democracy.
John Locke wrote in the Second Treatise on Government (1689) that “Whoever has the…supreme power…is bound to govern by established standing laws," reinforcing the idea that?
Rulers must be subject to the law
Rulers should govern with unlimited power
All governments should be democratic
Governments should be based on laws of God
Explanation
This question is designed to test reading skills as well as subject knowledge. John Locke wrote extensively about the legitimacy of government as well as ways in which it should operate. All information needed is contained within the question. Locke is clearly stating his views regarding a rulers place within the law.
John Locke wrote in the Second Treatise on Government (1689) that “Whoever has the…supreme power…is bound to govern by established standing laws," reinforcing the idea that?
Rulers must be subject to the law
Rulers should govern with unlimited power
All governments should be democratic
Governments should be based on laws of God
Explanation
This question is designed to test reading skills as well as subject knowledge. John Locke wrote extensively about the legitimacy of government as well as ways in which it should operate. All information needed is contained within the question. Locke is clearly stating his views regarding a rulers place within the law.
Which of these statements about the gender gap is true?
Women are more likely to support increased social spending.
Men are less likely to support foreign intervention by the United States military.
Men are more likely to support prohibition of drugs or alcohol.
Women are more likely to support gun ownership rights.
Women are more likely to vote for reducing government involvement in higher education.
Explanation
"Gender gap," refers to the consistent differences between the voting patterns of men and women. For example, women are much more likely to vote for increased restrictions on gun ownership. Women are also, particularly in contemporary times, less likely to vote conservative than men. The only statement above that is true is that women are more likely to support an increase in government spending on social welfare.
Which of these statements about the gender gap is true?
Women are more likely to support increased social spending.
Men are less likely to support foreign intervention by the United States military.
Men are more likely to support prohibition of drugs or alcohol.
Women are more likely to support gun ownership rights.
Women are more likely to vote for reducing government involvement in higher education.
Explanation
"Gender gap," refers to the consistent differences between the voting patterns of men and women. For example, women are much more likely to vote for increased restrictions on gun ownership. Women are also, particularly in contemporary times, less likely to vote conservative than men. The only statement above that is true is that women are more likely to support an increase in government spending on social welfare.