Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Spring 2023 » Chapter 1 Quiz

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Question #1
What goods are available to all without direct payment?
A.   public goods
B.   toll goods
C.   common goods
D.   private goods
Question #2
In which form of government does a small group of elite people hold political power?
A.   totalitarian
B.   monarchy
C.   oligarchy
D.   direct democracy
Question #3
According to the pluralist theory of government, ________.
A.   ordinary people acting on their own have a significant influence on government
B.   wealthy people decide what government policy will be, and politicians have no interest in pleasing anyone else
C.   government policy is formed as a result of the competition between groups with different goals and interests
D.   government does what the majority of voters want it to do

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