Urban Studies
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Course Introduction
Urban Studies explores the multifaceted nature of cities and urban life, examining the social, economic, political, and environmental challenges faced by urban areas. The course analyzes urbanization processes, city planning, migration, and the impact of globalization on urban spaces. Students will study the development of urban infrastructure, housing policies, cultural diversity, and issues such as segregation, sustainability, and urban governance. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, the course equips students with the conceptual tools and practical approaches to critically evaluate contemporary urban issues and participate in the planning and improvement of urban environments.
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State and Local Government by the People 16th Edition by David B. Magleby
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Chapter 1: State and Local Politics
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Q1) Why might local governments avoid redistributing resources to needier citizens?
Answer: An ideal response would be: Local governments, as a rule, do not try to promote equality by redistributing various resources to needier citizens.Local officials tend to believe that this is the task of national or state authorities-if they think it should be done at all.
Q2) People in the United States generally have more trust and confidence in the national government than in the state government.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Lobbying is an example of an indirect strategy of influencing state officials.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q4) Federal officials are proposing cuts for many of the programs that aid state and local governments.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 2: American Federalism
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Q1) Define federalism.
Answer: An ideal response would be:
Federalism refers to a constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and states, which are sometimes called provinces in other nations.The national and state governments exercise direct authority over individuals.
Q2) Which of the following statements about the growth of national government is true?
A)Throughout the past two centuries, power has accrued to the national government.
B)The national government cannot supervise relationships between multinational corporations and their thousands of worldwide employees.
C)With the changing politics of federalism, Congress is being pressured to increase the size and scope of national programs.
D)State governments cannot supervise the relationships between small merchants and their few employees.
E)The national budget can become a positive subject for Congress if it grows too large.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: State Constitutions: Charters or Straightjackets
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Q1) The most recent effort to thoroughly revise the Texas Constitution occurred in
A)1994
B)1988
C)1972
D)2002
E)1976
Answer: C
Q2) In all states, voters must approve the calling of a convention.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The constitutional initiative petition was one of the many reforms that resulted from the Progressive Movement.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Parties and Elections in the States
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Q1) Briefly describe the two types of party primaries conducted in the United States.
Q2) The state of Connecticut has passed regulations making it legal to prescribe marijuana for medical purposes.However, several religious groups are opposed to the legislation and have petitioned the government to allow a ________ to be held to determine the public's wishes with regard to the bill.
A)general election
B)special election
C)recall election
D)public referendum
E)public initiative
Q3) Amendments to the original U.S.Constitution maintained the primacy of states in regulating elections, although they placed constraints on how states could exercise that authority.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Voter turnout is the number of eligible public voters in a particular region.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Briefly explain public initiative.
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Chapter 5: State Legislatures
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Q1) A legislature with two chambers is called a unicameral legislature.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In1962, a U.S.Supreme Court case determined that voters did have grounds to challenge legislative apportionment and that federal courts should consider such questions.Which of the following cases is applicable here?
A)Swann v.Charlotte-Mecklenberg
B)Baker v.Carr
C)Wesberry v.Sanders
D)Reynolds v.Sims
E)Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka
Q3) Constituents tend to have the greatest influence on the voting decisions of state legislators.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Committees serve as the major access point for state legislatures for citizens, interest groups, and lobbyists.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: State Governors
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Q1) In nearly all states, the ________ has responsibility for preparing a budget.
A)state legislature
B)state senate
C)President
D)governor
E)federal government
Q2) What do election reformers suggest concerning state gubernatorial elections and presidential elections?
A)They must always be held together to reduce electoral costs.
B)They should be held separately to avoid state politics being swamped by the tides of national politics.
C)They can only be held together if the governor's term is ending in the same year.
D)They must not be held together if both the gubernatorial incumbent and presidential incumbent are from the same party.
E)They can only be held together if the gubernatorial incumbent is not running for reelection.
Q3) What is a "waiver" in relation to adopting new state laws?
Q4) Elaborate on some of the expectations faced by governors today.
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Chapter 7: Judges and the Justice in the States
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Q1) The selection of citizens as jurors is limited to professionals working in the justice department.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In most states, ________ handle misdemeanors.
A)appellate courts
B)trial courts of general jurisdiction
C)minor courts of limited jurisdiction
D)state supreme court
E)federal supreme court
Q3) Which of the following countries has the highest incarceration rate in the world?
A)Russia
B)The United Kingdom
C)China
D)The United States
E)South Africa
Q4) Explain how often trial by jury is used in civil disputes and the problems facing states that use it.
Q5) Briefly describe minor courts.
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Chapter 8: Local Governments and Metropolitics
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Q1) Which of the following can dramatically affect city policy agendas?
A)a decrease in the number of educational institutions
B)an increase in the number of shopping centers
C)a large number of new migrants
D)a rise in housing costs
E)an increase in the number of nonprofit organizations
Q2) A professional hired by the city council to manage the workings of the city staff in a council-manager form of government is known as a chief administrative officer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is true of child poverty in the United States?
A)It is a problem frequently seen in the rural areas of the United States.
B)Detroit and Cleveland have the lowest child poverty rates.
C)It occurs at a higher rate in cities than in suburban or nonmetropolitan areas.
D)It is not associated with poor health and infant mortality.
E)San Francisco has one of the highest child poverty rates.
Q4) What was the concept on which counties were originally organized?
Q5) Briefly explain commuter taxes and its benefits.
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Chapter 9: Making State and Local Policy
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Q1) In the United States, the argument over public school integration has shifted from race to ________.
A)socioeconomic status
B)age
C)gender
D)intelligence
E)physical ability
Q2) Which of the following is true of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
A)It was replaced by the 60-year-old program known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
B)States under TANF are given lesser flexibility in administering welfare policies.
C)States under TANF have to spend most of their welfare dollars on monthly cash payments to families.
D)It strengthened work requirements for recipients and limited the time that families can receive benefits.
E)States under TANF can use only public bureaucracies to administer welfare but not private agencies.
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Chapter 10: People and Money in State and Local Governments
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Q1) The factor that distinguishes merit system from spoils system is that ________.
A)it is generally used to hire only male employees
B)it is used to select employees for subordinate positions
C)hiring is based on demonstrated skill, training, and performance
D)hiring is based on rewarding party loyalists and friends
E)employees hired through merit system usually show poor performance
Q2) ________ are financial instruments issued by state and local governments and bought by investors.
A)Grants
B)Sales
C)Taxes
D)Lotteries
E)Bonds
Q3) States and localities are where and how most government services in the United States are delivered.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain legalized gambling as a source of revenue.
Q5) Define general property tax.
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Q6) What is a merit system? Who administers it?
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