Political Science I Chapter Exam Questions
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Political Science I introduces students to the foundational concepts, theories, and practices of political systems and governance. The course explores the development of states, the role of institutions, political ideologies, and the dynamics of power in both national and international contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding comparative political systems, the functions of government branches, and the significance of public participation, civil society, and policy-making. Through lectures, readings, and case studies, students will gain a comprehensive overview of the discipline and develop skills for critically analyzing contemporary political issues.
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American Government Power and Purpose 13th Edition by Theodore J. Lowi
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Chapter 1: Introduction: Making Sense of Government and Politics
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Q1) The following question is an example of a(n)________ question in political science: "Should a majority of Latinos support the Democratic Party in presidential elections?"
A)empirical
B)analytical
C)normative
D)fundamental
E)policy
Answer: C
Q2) Institutions do the public's business while relieving communities of having to reinvent collective action each time it is required.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The conflicts and struggles over the leadership,structure,and policies of government are called politics.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: The Founding and the Constitution
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Q1) Staggered terms of service in the Senate were intended to make that body even more politically responsive to popular opinion.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The Constitution grants the power to ratify treaties to the:
A)Senate
B)president
C)State Department
D)House of Representatives
E)Supreme Court
Answer: A
Q3) In the absence of an amendment,any power not specifically enumerated in the Constitution is conceived to be reserved to the national government.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) What strategies are built into the Constitution to prevent the abuse of power?
Answer: Answer will vary.
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Chapter 3: Federalism and the Separation of Powers
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Q1) We know that states have the power to establish local governments even though that power is not specifically granted to either the federal or state governments in the text of the Constitution.This is an example of ________ power.
A)an implied
B)balance of
C)an expressed
D)an inherent
E)a reserved
Answer: E
Q2) The system of government in which a constitution divides power between a central government and regional governments is known as:
A)bicameralism
B)federalism
C)divided government
D)separation of powers
E)socialism
Answer: B
Q3) What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of federalism?
Answer: Answer will vary.
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Chapter 4: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
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Q1) The Supreme Court case Regents of the University of California v.Bakke effectively outlawed:
A)strict quotas
B)affirmative action
C)race-conscious decisions
D)the goal of diversity in a university setting
E)any preferential treatment of minorities
Q2) The Supreme Court ruling that definitively established the view that constitutionally permissible use of race must serve a compelling state interest was:
A)Regents v.Bakke
B)Grutter v.Bollinger
C)Korematsu v.United States
D)Adarand Constructors v.Pena
E)Ricci v.DeStefano
Q3) Beginning with the drafting of the Constitution,explain how the treatment of African Americans by national and state governments has changed over time.
Q4) Describe how the Fourteenth Amendment and its application to the Bill of Rights altered the nature of federalism in the United States.
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Chapter 5: Congress: the First Branch
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Q1) Representatives who believe that they have been elected in order to do the bidding of those who sent them to the legislature are considered to be serving as:
A)trustees
B)politicos
C)delegates
D)"fingers in the wind"
E)bosses
Q2) Executive agreements require the Senate's "advice and consent."
A)True
B)False
Q3) How many members are in the U.S.Senate?
A)100
B)102
C)350
D)435
E)535
Q4) Explain the incumbency advantage and discuss its potential influence on the policy-making process.
Q5) What is gerrymandering,and what are its implications for the democratic process?
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Chapter 6: The Presidency
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Q1) Which of the following tasks does the text indicate as an important purpose of the White House staff?
A)prepares to repel impeachment attempts and helps supervise the executive branch
B)enhances communication with constituents and prepares for reelection efforts
C)helps with wartime decision making and obstructs access to the president
D)provides training experiences for future congressional candidates and brainstorms for ways to "spin" news events to make them favorable to the president
E)provides information and acts as a management tool
Q2) A president may veto legislation even though it may entail a political cost.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The power to confirm the appointment of all principal executive officers makes the Speaker of the House the true chief executive officer (CEO)of the United States. A)True
B)False
Q4) Why do most presidents leave office less popular than they were at the beginning of their term?
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Chapter 7: The Executive Branch
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Q1) Which choice is an example of a government department agency that is both an agency for the maintenance of the Union and a fiscal agency?
A)Treasury Department
B)Federal Reserve System
C)Congressional Budget Office
D)Securities and Exchange Commission
E)Bureau of the Budget
Q2) In August 1996,virtually all of the means-tested public assistance programs were abolished as a national program and were devolved to the states.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The highest level of responsibility for specialized programs generally rests:
A)at the bureau level
B)at the cabinet level
C)with the judicial officer
D)with the general counsel
E)with the Supreme Court
Q4) Describe how the executive branch of the American system of government is organized.
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Chapter 8: The Federal Courts
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Q1) Cases in the federal district courts are,in form,very different from cases in the state trial courts.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The two most common types of civil cases involve:
A)contracts and torts
B)robbery and murder
C)traffic offenses and mail fraud
D)tax evasion and illegal drugs
E)illegal drugs and petty thievery
Q3) Federal judges are appointed by the:
A)president
B)Supreme Court
C)American Bar Association
D)Senate Judiciary Committee
E)chief justice
Q4) Over the past several decades,the number of major policy issues that have been fought and decided in the judicial realm has sharply increased.But since judges are not elected and are not accountable to the people,what does this shift in power mean for American democracy?
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Chapter 9: Public Opinion and the Media
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Q1) After the election of John F.Kennedy in 1961,there was a growing preference for the Democratic Party among Catholics.Which of the following identities was responsible for shaping this relationship?
A)Latino identity
B)black identity
C)female identity
D)religious identity
E)geographic identity
Q2) Is the U.S.government responsive to public opinion? Should it be?
Q3) Which political group seeks to expand liberty above all other principles and wishes to minimalize government intervention in the economy and the society?
A)liberals
B)libertarians
C)progressives
D)conservatives
E)Jacobins
Q4) In terms of political orientation,men tend to be more militaristic.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Elections
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Q1) Discuss the politics surrounding congressional redistricting.
Q2) Individuals who vote on the basis of past performance are said to be retrospective voters.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is an example of someone who is eligible to vote in the United States?
A)an immigrant who is applying for citizenship
B)a 16-year-old high school student
C)a prison inmate
D)an 18-year-old high school student
E)an ex-felon
Q4) States that allow same-day voter registration have:
A)higher turnout than states that do not
B)lower turnout than states that do not
C)lower levels of election fraud than states that do not
D)fewer poll workers than states that do not
E)larger populations than states that do not
Q5) What criteria do voters use to decide among competing candidates?
Q6) Do elections promote accountability from political leaders? Why or why not?
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Chapter 11: Political Parties
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Q1) The United States has experienced at least seven party systems.
A)True
B)False
Q2) At the national level,the most important organization for the Democratic and Republican parties for raising campaign funds,heading off factional disputes,and endeavoring to enhance the party's media image is the national:
A)caucus
B)congressional campaign committee
C)convention
D)campaign commission
E)supreme soviet
Q3) The Republican Party gained the votes it needed to end Democratic dominance of the political process through Richard Nixon's:
A)Southern strategy
B)evangelical appeal
C)pro-civil rights agenda
D)peace with honor plan
E)share-the-wealth agenda
Q4) How strong are political parties today?
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Chapter 12: Groups and Interests
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Q1) According to the Federal Elections Commission,some political action committees (PACs)are more represented than others.Which of the following is an example of a PAC that is overrepresented in the United States?
A)labor
B)trade associations
C)cooperative
D)corporations and businesses
E)health-related industries
Q2) Selective benefits that emphasize the purpose and accomplishments of the group are known as ________ benefits.
A)solidary
B)material
C)purposive
D)informational
E)substantive
Q3) Citing specific examples,relate how the expansion of government encourages a corresponding increase in the number and activities of interest groups.
Q4) What strategies are available for interest groups to influence public policy?
Q5) Why do interest groups form,and what are the challenges to collective action?
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Chapter 13: Introduction to Public Policy
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Q1) Social Security is an example of a ________ program.
A)contributory
B)noncontributory
C)monetary
D)phasing
E)means-tested
Q2) Cost-of-living adjustments for the Social Security system are based on changes in the:
A)Consumer Price Index
B)gross national product
C)gross domestic product
D)quarterly national living standards survey
E)average real disposable income
Q3) List and describe the various institutions that have been created by the U.S.government to manage its financial affairs.How effective are these agencies?
Q4) An effective market economy requires government rules for the enforcement of contracts.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Foreign Policy
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Q1) Which international institution was established to provide short-term flow of money to help overcome temporary trade deficits?
A)World Bank
B)World Finance Institute
C)International Monetary Fund
D)International Development Organization
E)Manhattan Transfer Authority
Q2) The International Monetary Fund was formed to provide for the short-term flow of money.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When the United States asked the International Court of Justice to resolve a long-standing dispute with Italy over American property confiscated by the Italian government,it exemplified the resolution of conflict through the process called:
A)collective bargaining
B)jurisprudence
C)adjudication
D)judicial review
E)arbitration
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