Chapter 1 Reading Quiz

Instructions: The following short quiz will cover Chapter 1. It will consist of ten multiple choice questions and each question is worth ten points.  You are required to read chapter one before attempting this quiz. Good luck!

Objectives: This quiz is designed in order for you to master the following outcomes:

• • 1: Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States.
    
    
  • 1.1 Recall what government is and what it does
  • 1.1 Identify the type of government in the United States and compare it to other forms of government
    
    
  • 1.2 Identify the pluralism-elitism debate
  • 1.2 List the tradeoffs perspective on government
    
    
  • 1.3 Identify the importance of citizen engagement in a democracy
  • 1.3 Recall the main ways Americans can influence and become engaged in government
  • 1.3 List the factors that may affect people’s willingness to become engaged in government