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Poli330 Question 1. 1. (TCO 1) Which best explains the differences between historians and political scientists? (Points : 2) Historians look for generalizations, and political scientists are reluctant to generalize. Historians are reluctant to generalize, and political scientists look for generalizations. Historians are more likely to look for comparisons than political scientists. Historians tend to focus on nature-based explanations, and political scientists focus on nurture-based explanations.

Question 2. 2. (TCO 1) Which are both true for most politicians? (Points : 2) They think practically and are skeptical of power They seek popularity and hold firm views They offer single causes and think abstractly They seek accuracy and offer long-term consequences

Question 3. 3. (TCO 1) Voting for someone who is charismatic but whose policies might not benefit you would be considered _____ behavior. (Points : 2) irrational rational legitimate selfish

Question 4. 4. (TCO 1) A political leader’s ability to command respect and exercise power is known as _____. (Points : 2) sovereignty corruption authority legitimacy

Question 5. 5. (TCO 1) The notion that we acknowledge the rightful roles of our leaders or our laws is known as _____. (Points : 2) sovereignty authority legitimacy monarchy

Question 6. 6. (TCO 1) Descriptions of political phenomena often lack _____. (Points : 2) rationality reasoning theory balance

Question 7. 7. (TCO 1) The term for measuring with numbers is _____. (Points : 2) quantifying hypothesis qualifying empirical

Question 8. 8. (TCO 4) Unlike natural law, positive law uses _____. (Points : 2) the spirit of the law to make determinations books to reach conclusions judicial sentencing to determine case outcomes jury selection to manipulate judgment

Question 9. 9. (TCO 4) Under which of the following circumstances might a case be pursued as both a criminal and a civil case? (Points : 2) A state accuses banks of mortgage fraud, sold to investors elsewhere in the nation. Drug traffickers violate property and federal law by moving drugs across state borders. Burglars violate federal property and the state sues them for damages. The federal government accuses a food manufacture of unsafe food practices and consumers injured by their product sue them.

Question 10. 10. (TCO 4) Which of the following is an important role of U.S. courts and their greatest contribution to governance? (Points : 2) Ensure that statutory laws do not violate the constitution Protect individual rights and liberties Guarantee administrative usages do not get out of hand Judicial review

Question 11. 11. (TCO 4) What legal agency in the United States generates reputation-based ratings of prospective federal judges? (Points : 2) Judicial Ratings Bureau Federal Bureau of Judicial Review American Bar Association Office of Legal Assessment

Question 12. 12. (TCO 4) How does the American concept of judicial review compare to the role of courts in foreign systems? (Points : 2) Most countries maintain a similar process of judicial review, which evaluates federal laws against the nation’s constitution. Judicial review is more highly developed in the United States than in any other country, and Americans expect more of their courts than do other peoples. The United States is the only developed nation to maintain the process of judicial review. Most foreign constitutions are exempt from judicial review, stripping the courts of any power they might have in shaping legislation.

Question 13. 13. (TCO 4) Describe the primary jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court. (Points : 2) It makes initial rulings on all federal cases, whether civil or criminal. It rules on high penalty cases, including those with life sentences and the death penalty. Its jurisdiction is almost entirely appellate, from lower federal or state supreme courts. Its jurisdiction is broad, ranging from appellate rulings to original rulings in federal crimes.

Question 14. 14. (TCO 4) In Lombard v. Louisiana (1963), the Warren Court supported _____, ruling that blacks who had refused to leave a segregated lunch counter could not be prosecuted.

 (Points : 2) boycotts sit-ins picket lines protests

 Question 15. 15. (TCO 5) Which systems demonstrate the clearest separation of power between the executive and legislative branches? (Points : 2) Parliamentary Presidential Monarchies Ministerial

 Question 16. 16. (TCO 5) In a parliamentary system, voters directly elect _____. (Points : 2) members of Parliament and the prime minister members of Parliament and the ministerial cabinet members of Parliament only the prime minister only

Question 17. 17. (TCO 5) What is the effect of divided government, such as that used in the United States, on spending and policy formation? (Points : 2) It encourages unhealthy spending and foolish policies. It holds down spending and foolish policies. It encourages irresponsible spending because representatives are held accountable for only a short amount of time. It encourages responsible spending, but is slow to implement policy.

 Question 18. 18. (TCO 5) The head of ministry is equivalent to the _____ in the United States. (Points : 2) chief of government head of state departmental secretary premier

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Question 1. 1. (TCO 5) When it comes to electing officials, which factor matters the most to voters in both presidential and parliamentary elections? (Points : 2) Party affiliation Political ideologies Money invested in campaign Personality

Question 2. 2. (TCO 5) Describe how the election process in a parliamentary system slightly resembles presidential elections in the United States. (Points : 2) Party chiefs run as candidates for prime minister. Citizens vote directly for the each new prime minister. Citizens vote for a party member with the knowledge that the next prime minister will be the head of the largest party. The prime minister is appointed for a 4-year term and can be reappointed one time.

Question 3. 3. (TCO 5) Explain which type of candidate parliamentary systems seek out to become ministers. (Points : 2) Those who have experience winning elections and serving on a parliamentary committee Newcomers who can bring in a fresh perspective to the ministry Individuals who possess a great knowledge of the specific ministry’s area Those who have political experience regardless of whether or not they have been elected in the past

Question 4. 4. (TCO 7) Describe how today’s conservatives use the term political economy. (Points : 2) Conservatives use the term to try to get back to the pure market system advocated by Adam Smith. Conservatives understand the term within the context of Machiavelli’s The Prince. Conservatives veer toward John Stuart Mill’s usage, which advocated utilitarianism. Conservatives take a neo-utilitarian approach, hoping to benefit the weakest members of society.

 Question 5. 5. (TCO 7) How do Keynesian economic policies differ from the traditional laissez-faire policies developed by Adam Smith? (Points : 2) Laissez-faire advocates for “cutthroat” capitalism, and Keynesian policies seek to spread wealth equally among a nation’s citizens. Keynesian economics advocate for increased government control of economics, and traditional laissez-faire argues for a hands-free approach. Smithian policies advocate for increased spending and stimuli for government-run businesses, and Keynesian economics argues for a hands-free approach. The more liberal Smithian economies distribute wealth more evenly among society, and Keynesian economics tends to distribute wealth among the top 1%.

Question 6. 6. (TCO 7) What event is largely considered responsible for deterring Johnson’s War on Poverty? (Points : 2) Great Society Vietnam War Middle-class entitlements Tax expenditures Question 7. 7.

(TCO 7) Medical costs consume nearly _____ % of the U.S. gross domestic product, most of it paid through government and private health insurance. (Points : 2) 11 18 22 26

Question 8. 8. (TCO 7) According to political scientist Ira Sharkansky, “All modern states are welfare states, and all welfare states are _____.” (Points : 2) democratic compassionate bureaucratic incoherent

Question 9. 9. (TCO 7) How does the American welfare state compare to those of other industrialized nations? (Points : 2) Much less is allocated to welfare in the United States. Other nations allocate less to welfare than the United States. The United States allocates about the same to welfare. Few nations besides the United States maintain funds for welfare.

 Question 10. 10. (TCO 7) Theoretically, what are the consequences if the government assumes the burden of bad loans? (Points : 2) Citizens will default on their mortgages. Banks will learn from their mistakes and pay back the burden with interest. Ultimately, the government will profit. Firms will be encouraged to continue their risky behavior.

Question 11. 11. (TCO 9) Rarely the work of small bands and conspirators alone, _____ are usually the result of system collapse, which permits small but well-organized groups (often military) to take over. (Points : 2) the erosion of legitimacy acts of genocide dictatorships coups d’état

Question 12. 12. (TCO 9) What is the relationship between a high sense of government legitimacy among the people and police officers when legitimacy is high? (Points : 2) Spending on policing is low. There are fewer police interfering in civilian life. Fewer police are needed. The police must use a particularly heavy hand.

Question 13. 13. (TCO 9) What is likely to happen if the people are unhappy and there is no organization to focus their discontent? (Points : 2) They will almost surely turn to violence. Not much will happen. The people will organize themselves, regardless. They will eventually find other means of achieving contentedness.

 Question 14. 14. (TCO 9) Some states engage in _____, despite officially denouncing terrorism. (Points : 2) sharing intelligence with nongovernmental militias “state-sponsored terrorism” targeting specific groups for violence democracy

Question 15. 15. (TCO 9) Which of the following options best describes countries before and after revolutions? (Points : 2)

Question 16. 16. (TCO 9) The United States hesitated supporting the _____ revolutions because it feared they would fall under extremist influences. (Points : 2) Cuban Arab Spring Iranian “velvet”

Question 17. 17. (TCO 9) Why do some scholars say velvet revolutions are not revolutions at all? (Points : 2) They are not ideologically driven. They fail to bring about genuine democracy. They lack the ferocious qualities of violent revolutions. They don’t bring about real regime change.

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Question 1. 1. (TCO 2) Democracy has changed dramatically since its original application in ancient Athens. Describe the evolution of democracy by comparing and contrasting direct democracy with representative democracy. In completing this comparison, be sure to incorporate Aristotle’s concerns about democracy and assess the stability offered by these variations within democracy. (Points : 40)

Question 2. 2. (TCO 3) Compare and contrast interest groups and political parties. In your response, be sure to provide examples their similarities and differences. In addition, please assess what advantages interest groups offer that political parties don’t and then what advantages d political parties offer that interest groups don’t. (Points : 40)

Question 3. 3. (TCO 6) The United States has utilized multiple forms of liberalism throughout its history. Please distinguish the specific characteristics of classical and modern liberalism and outline the evolution of these forms of liberalism within the United States. Please be sure to include specific historic examples to support your points. (Points : 40)

Question 4. 4. (TCO 8) The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to bring justice to those committing crimes against humanity, war crimes, or genocide. It was established as an extension of the Rome Statute, and only has jurisdiction over countries that signed this treaty. At this time, the United States is not part of this agreement, and thus does not fall under its jurisdiction. Construct an argument for joining such a treaty, detailing the benefits that international treaties may offer their members and which also addresses the possible public concerns over the loss of national sovereignty. (Points : 40) 

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