AP US Government : Pluralism
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Example Question #1 : Pluralism
A "pluralist" society is one that is defined by
any minority opinion being given full access to the highest parts of government.
the majority's opinion always being the one holding sway.
many different kinds of groups having a role in the political process.
all opinions being given equal weight in any political debate.
opposition parties having to sublimate their wishes to the majority party's policies.
many different kinds of groups having a role in the political process.
Pluralism often describes modern American society, especially since the 1960s. Pluralism is used in discussions of politics to refer to a society in which many different groups with many different opinions and viewpoints all have to coexist and work with each other in the political sphere. This stands in stark contrast to the popular view in the early twentieth century which held that whatever the majority of people believed should govern society.
Example Question #1 : Pluralism
The amendment to the United States constitution that abolished slavery was the _____________.
13th Amendment
17th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
12th Amendment
13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution states, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." Therefore, the 13th Amendment is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Pluralism
Which of these is not a concurrent power in the United States Constitution?
To regulate immigration
To levy taxes
To promote general welfare
The establishment of courts
All of these are concurrent powers.
To regulate immigration
A concurrent power is a power shared equally by both the state and Federal governments. Concurrent powers in the Constitution are the enforcement of laws, ability to levy taxes or borrow money, spend for the promotion of general welfare, and the ability to establish courts. Immigration is regulated by the national government.
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