POLI330 Week 2 | General Political Science in Political Science - Devry university

POLI330

Political Science Week 2 Quiz

Question 1

(TCO 6) Which of the following best characterizes Aristotle? He only explained what is. He only explained what ought to be. He explained both what is and what ought to be. He neither explained what is nor what ought to be.

Question 2

(TCO 6) Which of the following is most consistent with the idea of a social contract? Government should be limited to ensure individual freedom. Individuals join and stay in civil society. Citizens prefer solitary lives to living in groups. Citizens are more concerned with their own social situations than the community.

Question 3

(TCO 6) If _____ were alive, he might suggest that poor academic performance in schools could be attributed to a society that does not promote education and provides few resources devoted to schools. John Locke Jean-Jacques Rousseau Thomas Hobbes Niccolo Machiavelli

Question 4

(TCO 6) Which of the following would most likely be supported by the bourgeoisie? Equality for all A revolt by the proletariat Minority rights Conflict for economic gain

Question 5

(TCO 6) Which of the following best undermines the Marxist argument? Capitalist societies frequently collapse. Socialism is the natural replacement of capitalism. Capitalism has survived major stock market crashes. India has a democratic government.

Question 6

(TCO 6) Which statement best applies to Adam Smith? His views began as conservative, but are now associated with modern liberalism. His views were once considered liberal, but are now promoted by conservatives. His views have always been advocated by liberals. Marxists promoted his views because of concerns of the proletariat.

Question 7

(TCO 6) Which of the following propositions would likely be favored by modern liberals? Tax cuts for top income earners Regulation of the banking sector Little government involvement in economic matters Free markets

Question 8

(TCO 6) Modern conservatism adopts elements of which of the following? Economic views from Edmund Burke and social views from Adam Smith Economic and social views from Adam Smith Economic views from Adam Smith and social views from Thomas Hill Green Economic views from Adam Smith and social views from Edmund Burke

Question 9

(TCO 6) How do Libertarians differ from liberals and conservatives? Libertarians are more consistent in their views. Libertarians are less consistent in their views. Libertarians prefer intervention in economic matters only. Libertarians prefer intervention in social matters only.

Question 10

(TCO 6) _____ is an extreme form of nationalism. Liberalism Conservatism Socialism Fascism