POLI330 Week 8 | General Political Science in Political Science - Devry university

POLI330 Political Science Week 8 Quiz Question 1(TCO 1) What is the first exercise in democracy for students in the U.S.? Playing sports Studying the nation's history Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Electing or becoming class officers Speaking out against school policies that seem unfair Question 2(TCO 1) Which of the following would favor a public assistance program, cuts in military spending, more regulation of business and industry, and a progressive tax system? Capitalists Liberals Libertarians Marxists Conservatives

Question 3(TCO 1) The principle reason to study politics is

national interest. self-interest. public interest. both national interest and self-interest. both self-interest and public interest. Question 4(TCO 1) In the changing world of television media, what has suffered most? Freedom to criticize the government The entertainment value of news shows The range of dramatic television shows The quality of in-depth news and analysis The state of tabloid journalism Question 5(TCO 1) The question of whether people can exercise power yet remain true to their principles is referred to as Social Contract Theory. the dilemma of political economy. the problem of state sovereignty. the crisis of normativism. the problem of dirty hands. Question 6(TCO 1) During the consolidation stage of totalitarian development, what do revolutionary leaders attempt to do? Reach a consensus with rival factions and form a broad-based coalition. Begin the immediate transformation of society. Eliminate real or imagined rivals for power and place loyal associates in key posts. Calm the public by ending the violence that marked the revolutionary stage. Reinterpret the past and attribute any failures to a clearly identifiable enemy. Question 7(TCO 2) Least developed countries have all of the following problems in common EXCEPT illiteracy. political instability. ethnic conflict. anarchy. inequality. Question 8(TCO 2) What is the most basic -- but often most challenging -- aspect of nation-building? Expanding agricultural output Ending illiteracy Forming a common or group identity Ending internal rebellions and upheavals Establishing a democracy Question 9(TCO 5) What is the main difference between the U.S. and U.K. judicial systems? The power of U.S. judges to uphold or strike down legislative or executive actions The power of British judges to uphold or strike down Parliament's decisions The role of British judges to safeguard civil liberties The focus in the U.S. on a common law system None of these choices is correct. Question 10(TCO 5) What element of the Israeli and British parliamentary systems distinguishes them from most other parliamentary democracies? A dual executive The lack of a written constitution A mixed regime The existence of a loyal opposition The enforcement of strict party discipline

Question 11(TCO 2) Where are most of the least developed countries located?

East Asia Sub-Saharan Africa Central Europe The Pacific Islands South America and the Caribbean

Question 12(TCO 3) According to the delegate theory of representation,

officials should act according to the views of the electorate. focus groups are of little use. politicians should let their conscience guide them in making decisions. only the most intelligent members of society should serve in leadership roles. opinion is only a barometer, to be used as the legislator sees fit. Question 13(TCO 4) The Supreme Court would likely view all of these actions as violating the constitutional right to free speech EXCEPT organizing a terror strike against our government. burning a replica of the American flag. asking for a list of names of all organizers and participants of an anti-government rally and then investigating them. wiretaps of individuals without their knowledge and without a warrant. Ku Klux Klan rally designed to start a riot against the minorities.

Question 14(TCO 4) When can government outlaw religious practices?

If the religion is not approved beforehand If the religion is too small If the religion moves overseas If the religion poses a threat to society If the religion obscures or misinterprets the words of God Question 15(TCO 3) What did eighteenth-century British writer and legislator Edmund Burke believe? That elected officials should act as trustees for their constituents That while representatives must pay careful attention to public opinion, they must also maintain their independence of thought and action That a natural aristocracy, made up of the best and brightest, should govern That the trustee theory of representation worked All of the above Question 16(TCO 3) What is a major criticism of the winner-take-all electoral system? It emphasizes political parties at the expense of individual candidates. It limits voter choice and makes it impossible for minor parties to compete in elections. It causes a pronounced tendency toward party decentralization. It makes forming a national consensus more difficult. It encourages the emergence of single-issue splinter parties. Question 17(TCO 3) What event ended -- albeit briefly -- the long-term trend of political apathy in the U.S.? The 2008-2009 recession The terrorist attacks of 9/11 The war in Iraq The invasion of Afghanistan The 2012 reelection of Barack Obama Question 18(TCO 6) In the Western tradition, what does the broad meaning of “justice” involve?

Questions of proper punishment for violations of the law

Questions of who should be elected

Questions of distribution

Questions of power

Questions of protection

Question 19(TCO 6) What term does Walden Two use to describe good health, a minimum of unpleasant labor, and a chance to exercise your talents and true leisure? Political equality The good life Behavioral freedom Scientific society Personal nirvana

Question 20(TCO 9) State-sponsored terrorism is defined as terrorism that

occurs within a country by people who are not connected to the government. is international in focus and helped by an established government. involves groups from different countries cooperating with each other. involves the governments, interests and people of more than one country. is defined by a government's use of its security forces to subdue or intimidate its own people. Question 21(TCO 9) What did Locke think would bring an end to human conflict and war in society? Religious or spiritual commitment Economic development and security Elimination of private property Communal marriage Eradication of national boundaries and identities Question 22(TCO 9) By definition, terrorism includes all of the following attributes EXCEPT the use of threats and violence. a desire for publicity. a political motive. a goal of shoring up existing regimes. intimidation aimed at civilians. Question 23(TCO 8) What do we call the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures? Marshall Plan Monroe Doctrine Cold War Doctrine Truman Doctrine Chamberlain Plan Question 24(TCO 9) What tool does the U. S. government use to broaden the definition of who is a terrorist and grant broad powers to the Attorney General? USA Patriot Act United Nations NATO Coalition Kyoto Accords Department of Homeland Security Question 25(TCO 9) Many politicians partly blame ____for the rapid rise of terrorism. the media the availability of cheap weapons Muslims President Bush the increasing involvement of women

Question 26(TCO 9) What is a characteristic of most terrorist groups?

They exist for long periods of time. They have large membership bases. They operate locally. They receive a great deal of publicity. They are ethnically and politically diverse. Question 27(TCO 8) According to theory, states acquire nuclear weapons to not to use them, but to prevent other states from using theirs. rational actor containment zero-sum game keeper of the balance deterrence Question 28(TCO 5) Compare and contrast the US and UK systems of representing their people. Question 29(TCO 7) Describe what economic factors distinguish a conservative, liberal, and socialist in the United States.