Test Bank For Government in America 2014 Elections And Updates Edition 16th Ed By Edwards

p Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What are the institutions that make public policy decisions for a society collectively known as?

a. political culture
b. the courts
c. government
d. Congress

Answer: c
Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.1
Topic: Government
Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Identify the key functions of government and explain why they matter.
Page Reference: 8
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Difficulty Level: Easy

2. How does government usually protect its national sovereignty?

a. by maintaining armed forces
b. by maintaining schools, libraries, hospitals, and highways
c. by collecting taxes
d. by politically socializing the young

Answer: a
Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.2
Topic: Government
Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Identify the key functions of government and explain why they matter.
Page Reference: 9
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Difficulty Level: Moderate