PLSC 101 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. How are legislative seats awarded to political parties in "proportional representation"
systems? - Answer- - Dependent upon availability, all parties are given representation
regardless of whether they win or not.
2. Who rules in a "direct democracy?" - Answer- - The people act as their own
legislature, no representatives, people vote directly upon propositions related to the
issues.
3. How many votes does someone have if they win by a "plurality?" - Answer- - the
majority
4. How is "pluralism" defined? - Answer- - view that politics and decision making are
located mostly in the framework of government, but that many non-governmental
groups use their resources to exert influence.
- Recognizes that individuals must join with others to achieve their political goals.
Making interests groups stuck in the middle of people and the legislature.
5. "Single member districts" in the US tend to favor what kind of political party system? -
Answer- - proportional representation
- plurality voting system
- winner takes all
6. "Coalition" governments are usually formed by what kind of groups/organizations? -
Answer- - political parties
- when 2 political parties join to make a majority
7. What is the basic argument of the "conservative theory of representation?" - Answer-
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APSA Citation Format - Answer- ...
1. What is the basic format for APSA parenthetical citations? - Answer- - author is first,
then date. Book and periodical titles should be in italics. First line is always indented left
3. On the "Reference" page, how are all of your sources organized? - Answer- -
alphabetically
, 4. Identify the proper citation format for author's name in text with page number. -
Answer- - Author last name (year), "quote" (page#)
5. Identify the proper citation format for author's name in reference with page number. -
Answer- - Author last name year, page #
1. What are the requirements for admission to advanced degree programs? - Answer-
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2. Name the "regional studies" departments discussed in lecture. - Answer- - E. Europe
studies Russia and Communism
- Asian studies
- African studies
- Latin American studies
3. Name the "ethnic studies" departments discussed in lecture. - Answer- - Black
studies
- Asian studies
- Chicano studies
- Gender studies
- Women's studies
4. Where did gay and lesbian triangle symbols originate? - Answer- nazi concentration
camps
5. Established disciplines are seeking what kind of theories? - Answer- - Generalizable
theories that apply to all places at all times.
6. What are the criticisms of "newer disciplines" about established disciplines? -
Answer- - They are "ethnocentric" -Racist, Sexist, homophobic, etc.
- They think they are too narrow-minded. Established disciplines, or older disciplines are
composed of white males, Christians; perspectives are biased because the majority of
the world is ignored.
- Ethnocentric
- Racist, sexist, homophobic
7. "Legal-formalist" studies are based on what kind of research? - Answer- - Descriptive
studies: study(s) formal structures ex: constitutions, political parties, elections, etc.
8. What is an example of a "patron client" relationship? - Answer- a mutually obligatory
arrangement between an individual who has authority, social status, wealth, or some
other personal resource (the patron) and another person who benefits from his or her
support or influence (the client).
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. How are legislative seats awarded to political parties in "proportional representation"
systems? - Answer- - Dependent upon availability, all parties are given representation
regardless of whether they win or not.
2. Who rules in a "direct democracy?" - Answer- - The people act as their own
legislature, no representatives, people vote directly upon propositions related to the
issues.
3. How many votes does someone have if they win by a "plurality?" - Answer- - the
majority
4. How is "pluralism" defined? - Answer- - view that politics and decision making are
located mostly in the framework of government, but that many non-governmental
groups use their resources to exert influence.
- Recognizes that individuals must join with others to achieve their political goals.
Making interests groups stuck in the middle of people and the legislature.
5. "Single member districts" in the US tend to favor what kind of political party system? -
Answer- - proportional representation
- plurality voting system
- winner takes all
6. "Coalition" governments are usually formed by what kind of groups/organizations? -
Answer- - political parties
- when 2 political parties join to make a majority
7. What is the basic argument of the "conservative theory of representation?" - Answer-
...
APSA Citation Format - Answer- ...
1. What is the basic format for APSA parenthetical citations? - Answer- - author is first,
then date. Book and periodical titles should be in italics. First line is always indented left
3. On the "Reference" page, how are all of your sources organized? - Answer- -
alphabetically
, 4. Identify the proper citation format for author's name in text with page number. -
Answer- - Author last name (year), "quote" (page#)
5. Identify the proper citation format for author's name in reference with page number. -
Answer- - Author last name year, page #
1. What are the requirements for admission to advanced degree programs? - Answer-
...
2. Name the "regional studies" departments discussed in lecture. - Answer- - E. Europe
studies Russia and Communism
- Asian studies
- African studies
- Latin American studies
3. Name the "ethnic studies" departments discussed in lecture. - Answer- - Black
studies
- Asian studies
- Chicano studies
- Gender studies
- Women's studies
4. Where did gay and lesbian triangle symbols originate? - Answer- nazi concentration
camps
5. Established disciplines are seeking what kind of theories? - Answer- - Generalizable
theories that apply to all places at all times.
6. What are the criticisms of "newer disciplines" about established disciplines? -
Answer- - They are "ethnocentric" -Racist, Sexist, homophobic, etc.
- They think they are too narrow-minded. Established disciplines, or older disciplines are
composed of white males, Christians; perspectives are biased because the majority of
the world is ignored.
- Ethnocentric
- Racist, sexist, homophobic
7. "Legal-formalist" studies are based on what kind of research? - Answer- - Descriptive
studies: study(s) formal structures ex: constitutions, political parties, elections, etc.
8. What is an example of a "patron client" relationship? - Answer- a mutually obligatory
arrangement between an individual who has authority, social status, wealth, or some
other personal resource (the patron) and another person who benefits from his or her
support or influence (the client).
