POLI 330N / POLI330N Final EXAM

Question 1 5 / 5 pts (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 2 5 / 5 pts (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 3 5 / 5 pts (TCO 1) Which of the following most significantly accelerated the "values divide" between liberals and conservatives? The election of Ronald Reagan The rise of the KKK The Fiscal Cliff The war on terror The election of Barack Obama Question 4 5 / 5 pts (TCO 1) What is the most popular form of media worldwide today? Internet Radio Newspapers Television Magazines Question 5 5 / 5 pts (TCO 1) What government agency promotes and preserves media competition in the United States? Federal Communications Commission Department of Commerce Federal Bureau of Inventions Federal Television Commission Justice Department Question 6 5 / 5 pts (TCO 1) Which former totalitarian system currently features a hybrid known as "state capitalism"? Iraq Iran Soviet Union North Korea China Question 7 5 / 5 pts (TCO 5) What makes Britain a model of what Aristotle called a mixed regime? It combines a queen and a prime minister. It is based on a constitution. It places legislative power in the hands of the House of Lords. It includes different branches of government that represent different classes. It gives parliament the power to oust the prime minister. Question 8 5 / 5 pts (TCO 5) The U.S. Congress and British Parliament both have all of these powers in common EXCEPT the ability to pass or defeat legislation. confirm new cabinet members. bring down the executive office with a vote of no confidence. play an oversight role. levy taxes. control budgets. Question 9 5 / 5 pts (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 10 5 / 5 pts (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 IncorrectQuestion 11 0 / 5 pts (TCO 5) To join the European Union, what must a country prove? That it is financially solvent (NOT RIGHT) That it disavows terrorism That it will contribute to a common defense That it rejects communism (NOT RIGHT) That it supports free elections  REFERENCES p187 Question 12 5 / 5 pts (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. IncorrectQuestion 13 0 / 5 pts (TCO 4) Which statement about health care in the United States is FALSE? Health care facilities in the U.S. are among the best in the world. (NOT RIGHT) U.S. citizens spend more on medical expenses than people in other countries. The federal government spends less on medical research than other modern nations. The Affordable Care Act was upheld as constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. Federal government expenses for Medicare and Medicaid exceed those related to defense. REFERENCES p412 Question 14 5 / 5 pts (TCO 3) What event ended -- albeit briefly -- the long-term trend of political apathy in the U.S.? The recession The terrorist attacks of 9/11 The war in Iraq The invasion of Afghanistan The 2012 reelection of Barack Obama Question 15 5 / 5 pts (TCO 4) What did the Civil Rights Cases of 1883 accomplish? Prohibited racial discrimination in public accommodations Held that the Fourteenth Amendment was intended to prohibit both state and private discrimination Virtually ended racial segregation in the South Helped legitimize a social system in which blacks were subject to discrimination Created a punishment system for those who discriminated against others Question 16 5 / 5 pts (TCO 4) What protects citizens in the U.S. against the abuse of police power? The First Amendment The Second Amendment The Fifth Amendment The Fourth Amendment The Sixth Amendment   Question 17 5 / 5 pts (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 18 5 / 5 pts (TCO 6) In The Republic, what common theme is explored throughout Socrates’ text? Power Social class Intellectual merit Justice Liberty Question 19 5 / 5 pts (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 5 / 5 pts (TCO 8) The Monroe Doctrine is an example of what type of foreign policy? Imperialist Status quo Unipolar Expansionist Regionalist Question 21 5 / 5 pts (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 22 5 / 5 pts (TCO 9) Hobbes linked the cause of war to all of these aspects of human nature EXCEPT self-preservation. greed. competition. glory. safety. Question 23 5 / 5 pts (TCO 9) What form of government is most vulnerable to terrorism? Totalitarianism Theocracy Authoritarian Monarchy Democracy Question 24 5 / 5 pts (TCO 9) Which of the following played only a minor role in the major wars of the twentieth century? Nationalism Arms races Nationalistic universalism Religion Reasons of state Question 25 5 / 5 pts (TCO 8) Who argued that “a prudent ruler recognizes what must be done to protect and enlarge his dominions and does not allow moral qualms to cloud his judgment?” Rousseau Morganthau Aristotle Machiavelli Robert Kaplan Question 26 5 / 5 pts (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 27 5 / 5 pts (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 28 Not yet graded / 20 pts (TCO 2) Describe a region of the world that has been successful in moving from a dictatorship to a democracy. In your description, explain the various components making this transition successful. Students should discuss how certain regions, like Latin America, have democratized more than the Middle East, for example. Whatever regions the student uses, they should discuss the economy. Students should use pp. 211-242. Question 29 Not yet graded / 20 pts (TCO 7) Assess at least two economic problems the United States faces today. In the assessment, explain the economic issues and what a conservative and modern liberal administration would most likely do to mitigate the problem. Students should assess the debt and social security insolvency as two economic problems. Students should explain that conservatives want to eliminate the annual budget deficit and privatize Social Security. A modern liberal administration would want to expand Social Security while taxing the rich to pay for the debt. Students should reference pps. 399-400; 403-408; 37-40.