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The Consequences of Plutocracy for Public Trust in Government

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What is the primary characteristic of a plutocracy?

  1. Rule by the wealthy

  2. Rule by the military

  3. Rule by the religious elite

  4. Rule by the working class

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plutocracy is a form of government in which the wealthy have a disproportionate amount of power and influence.

How does plutocracy affect public trust in government?

  1. It increases public trust in government.

  2. It decreases public trust in government.

  3. It has no effect on public trust in government.

  4. It increases public trust in government for some people and decreases it for others.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Plutocracy can decrease public trust in government because it can lead to the perception that the government is more responsive to the needs of the wealthy than to the needs of the general public.

What are some of the consequences of plutocracy for public policy?

  1. Policies that favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor.

  2. Policies that promote economic growth and prosperity for all.

  3. Policies that protect the environment and natural resources.

  4. Policies that promote social justice and equality.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plutocracy can lead to policies that favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor because the wealthy have a disproportionate amount of influence over the government.

How does plutocracy affect the political process?

  1. It makes the political process more democratic.

  2. It makes the political process more corrupt.

  3. It has no effect on the political process.

  4. It makes the political process more efficient.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Plutocracy can make the political process more corrupt because the wealthy can use their money to influence elections and legislation.

What are some of the challenges to addressing the consequences of plutocracy?

  1. The wealthy have a disproportionate amount of power and influence.

  2. The public is not aware of the consequences of plutocracy.

  3. There is no political will to address the consequences of plutocracy.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges to addressing the consequences of plutocracy.

What are some of the potential solutions to the consequences of plutocracy?

  1. Campaign finance reform

  2. Wealth taxes

  3. Public financing of elections

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are potential solutions to the consequences of plutocracy.

Which of the following is an example of a plutocracy?

  1. The United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of plutocracies.

What is the term for a government in which the military has a disproportionate amount of power and influence?

  1. Plutocracy

  2. Stratocracy

  3. Theocracy

  4. Kleptocracy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stratocracy is a term for a government in which the military has a disproportionate amount of power and influence.

What is the term for a government in which the religious elite has a disproportionate amount of power and influence?

  1. Plutocracy

  2. Stratocracy

  3. Theocracy

  4. Kleptocracy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Theocracy is a term for a government in which the religious elite has a disproportionate amount of power and influence.

What is the term for a government in which the working class has a disproportionate amount of power and influence?

  1. Plutocracy

  2. Stratocracy

  3. Theocracy

  4. Proletariat

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proletariat is a term for a government in which the working class has a disproportionate amount of power and influence.

Which of the following is not a potential consequence of plutocracy?

  1. Increased public trust in government

  2. Policies that favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor

  3. A more corrupt political process

  4. Economic growth and prosperity for all

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic growth and prosperity for all is not a potential consequence of plutocracy.

Which of the following is not a potential solution to the consequences of plutocracy?

  1. Campaign finance reform

  2. Wealth taxes

  3. Public financing of elections

  4. Increased government spending

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased government spending is not a potential solution to the consequences of plutocracy.

Which of the following is not a challenge to addressing the consequences of plutocracy?

  1. The wealthy have a disproportionate amount of power and influence

  2. The public is not aware of the consequences of plutocracy

  3. There is no political will to address the consequences of plutocracy

  4. The consequences of plutocracy are not a problem

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consequences of plutocracy are a problem.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of addressing the consequences of plutocracy?

  1. Increased public trust in government

  2. Policies that are more responsive to the needs of the general public

  3. A more just and equitable society

  4. Economic decline

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic decline is not a potential benefit of addressing the consequences of plutocracy.

Which of the following is the most important factor in determining whether a government is a plutocracy?

  1. The distribution of wealth in society

  2. The level of economic development

  3. The political culture of the society

  4. The history of the society

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The distribution of wealth in society is the most important factor in determining whether a government is a plutocracy.

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