National Government: Shaping Public Policy
Session 6: Sample Assessment Items

Asterisk (*) indicates correct answer.    

1.     The term that best describes a set of basic beliefs about life, culture government, a society is
A.     sociology.
B.     theory.
C.     ideology.*
D.     theme.

2.     Which of the following is the action the government takes to address issues and meet the needs and wishes of the citizens?
A.     Lobbying
B.     Public policy*
C.     Declaring laws unconstitutional
D.     Contributing money to candidates

3.     All of the following are levels of bureaucracy at the national level EXCEPT
A.     The Supreme Court.*
B.     Cabinet departments.
C.     Office of the President.
D.     Federal agencies.

4.     The political ideology that generally believes that the role of the government should be limited is
A.     Socialist.
B.     Liberal.
C.     Communist.
D.     Conservative.*

5.     Which of the following characterizes an individual’s political ideology?
A.     Permanent
B.     Both conservative and liberal views on different topics*
C.     Rarely influenced by their life experiences
D.         Extreme

Short Answer

7.     Define a conservative and give an example.

8.     Define a liberal and give an example.