Exam 5 with correct answers marked. Exam 5Question 1 2 / 2 pointsReactionaries frequently support modern liberals.1) True2) FalseQuestion 2 2 / 2 pointsThe two major political parties in the United States1) are considered middle-of-the-road because they must attract the vast majorityof American voters who are also in the center of the ideological continuum.2) always take firm and clear stands on all policy issues3) take more extreme positions on most issues than ideologically motivated "third" parties do.4) find it difficult to get their candidates elected.Question 32 / 2 pointsPolitical parties are not mentioned in the Constitution as part of the established constitutional system.1) True2) FalseQuestion 4 2 / 2 pointsWhich of the following legislative acts was aimed at the largest number of "new immigrants"?1) National Origins Act (1924)2) McCarran Act (1952)3) Gentleman's Agreement (1908)4) Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)Question 5 2 / 2 pointsIn the late 1700s and early 1800s, liberals believed that people needed to be protected from the government; in the early 1900s, liberals began to believe that government should be used to help protect people from other people.1) True2) FalseQuestion 6 2 / 2 pointsWhich of the following statements correctly describes the Melting Pot Theory in American History?1) It created the idea that to advance in society one must reject the values and rules of the majority.2) Americans have totally rejected any dangerous attitudes that an acceptance of the Melting Pot Theory might create.3) It does have some truth, because groups were assimilated into the white anglo-saxon culture of America during our early history.4) Today, it represents a more accurate description of what America really is than does the idea of pluralism.Question 70 / 2 pointsEach statement except one correctly describes a reason for the existence of a two-party system inAmerica. Choose the statement that is not true.1) During the last part of America's history, some laws have been passed which protect the two major parties and even make it difficult for third party candidates to get their names on the ballot.2) All of the founding generation believed that two political parties would createa helpful and positive spirit of democracy and mass participation.3) Americans like their representatives to be elected by a majority of the voters, and that works best if only two main candidates are running for each office in the final election.4) In presidential elections, the Constitution requires more than half of the electoral votes to win.Question 82 / 2 pointsEach statement except one describes why American political traditions have been so concentrated in the center of the ideological continuum. Choose the one that is not true.1) The nature of our Constitutional system requires compromise in the making of law.2) Most Americans are in the middle, so each party must stay there to attract the greatest number of voters.3) When political parties take more extreme ideological positions, they can attract greater numbers of voters.4) Americans generally have a strong commitment to Rule-of-Law -- fairness and justice.Question 92 / 2 pointsWhat is a grassroots reform movement?1) A coalition of farmers that agree to produce wheat and barley, which they exchange with each other.2) A movement intended to help people "return to their roots," meaning to return to their native city and learn to appreciate their parent's work.3) A movement that began locally and sought to establish change from the bottom up.4) A movement to change the legality of marijuana and improve its image in the American mindset.Question 102 / 2 pointsWhich of the following statements about political ideology is true?1) Left is associated with conservatism.2) The goals of extremists are the same, but the methods they use to obtain their goals are always different.3) The classical liberal fought for human rights and fought against the tyrannical power of government.4) Conservatists are always looking for new ways to solve problems.Question 112 / 2 pointsThe definition of culture is:1) an expression of chosen cultural characteristics.2) a learned set of expressions and values.3) a metaphor used to describe how immigrants to America have integrated into the culture.4) None of the above.Question 122 / 2 pointsPart of America did not welcome immigrants; this is shown through American legislation of the 1800s and early 1900s as well as individual acts and feelings of:1) denial, fury, and antagonism.2) snubbing, verbal abuse, and aggravation.3) violence, rejection, and anger.4) bigotry, nativism, and racism.Question 13 2 / 2 pointsWhich of the following would not be associated with Martin Luther King, Jr.? Choose the one that is not correct.1) Non-violent protest.2) The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).3) "I have a dream."4) The Emmitt Till Murder.Question 14 2 / 2 pointsWhich of the following is not true of the "new immigrants"?1) They came from England and Scandinavia.2) They were not welcomed in America.3) They did not speak English.4) They arrived between 1890 and 1914.Question 15 2 / 2 pointsWhich of the following would not be considered one of major types of third parties in American political history?1) secular parties2) deological parties3) issue parties4) personality partiesQuestion 16 2 / 2 pointsThe great migration involved which of the following?1) Blacks to Northern cities.2) The swallows of Capistrano.3) Jews to America.4) Mormons to the West.Question 17 2 / 2 pointsThe goals of extremists on the ideological continuum are the same, but their methods for accomplishing those goals are different.1) True2) FalseQuestion 18 2 / 2 pointsThe period from 1952-1990 is characterized by:1) The New Deal2) Declining party loyalties3) The Populist party4) The Adam's administrationQuestion 19 2 / 2 pointsWhat were the names of the original two major political parties during the time period of 1790-1828?1) Democrats and Republicans2) Federalists and Democratic Republicans3) Conservatives and Liberals4) Federalist and Anti-FederalistsQuestion 20 2 / 2 pointsWhat two animals taken from the political cartoons by Thomas Nast, represents the two current political parties in America?1) Snake and Rabbit2) Donkey and Elephant3) Eagle and Trout4) Horse and ElephantQuestion 21 2 / 2 pointsThe expression of American's welcoming attitudes toward immigrants can be explained through the_________