Devry Poli3 30 Final Exam 2017 (3 sets)
Question
Set 1
Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Historians and political scientists are different because historians _____ and
political scientists _____.
Chapter 1, page 5 (Points : 2)
are reluctant to generalize; look for generalizations
look for generalizations; are reluctant to generalize
are more likely to look for comparisons; focus on differences
tend to focus on nature-based explanations; 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) When people base their views on beliefs that may not be based in reality,
they are behaving _____. (Points : 2)
irrationally
rationally
politically
legitimately
Question 4.4. (TCO 1) _____ is the use of public office for private gain. (Points : 2)
Sovereignty
Corruption
Authority
,Legitimacy
Question 5.5. (TCO 1) The notion that you respect the U.S. Congress, even though it is controlled
by a party with which you do not agree, pertains to _____. (Points : 2)
sovereignty
authority
legitimacy
monarchy
Question 6.6. (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of theory? (Points : 2)
People join groups because of an innate desire to be with others who have similar views.
Democratic governments last longer than non-Democratic governments.
Republicans are older than Democrats.
Corruption is rampant in government.
Question 7.7. (TCO 1) _____ refers to something based on observable evidence. (Points : 2)
Quantification
Hypothesis
Qualification
Empirical
Question 8.8. (TCO 4) The English common law stressed the rights of free and equal men and was
developed on the basis of precedent set by earlier judges, known today as _____. (Points : 2)
judge-made law
judicial precedent
example by trial
court generated
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) Describe the significance of Marbury v. Madison. (Points : 2)
The ruling laid precedent for judicial review.
The ruling stated that the president is subject to the court’s decisions.
The ruling decreed that current administrations must honor the appointments of previous
administrations.
The ruling claimed that federal taxes could not be levied on the states.
Question 11.11. (TCO 4) Who nominates and approves federal judges in the U.S. court system?
(Points : 2)
The president and the Senate
The Senate and the House
The president and Speaker of the House
The Senate and the Secretary of State
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) Examine the ideal role of American judges. (Points : 2)
Judges should intervene frequently, interpreting the law according to their expertise and ensuring
a fair trial.
Judges should act as umpires, passively watching the legal drama and ruling only on disputed
points of procedure.
Judges should not intervene unless attorneys object, at which point they may either overrule or
sustain the objection.
Judges should take an active role, questioning witnesses, eliciting evidence, and commenting on
procedure.
Question
Set 1
Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Historians and political scientists are different because historians _____ and
political scientists _____.
Chapter 1, page 5 (Points : 2)
are reluctant to generalize; look for generalizations
look for generalizations; are reluctant to generalize
are more likely to look for comparisons; focus on differences
tend to focus on nature-based explanations; 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) When people base their views on beliefs that may not be based in reality,
they are behaving _____. (Points : 2)
irrationally
rationally
politically
legitimately
Question 4.4. (TCO 1) _____ is the use of public office for private gain. (Points : 2)
Sovereignty
Corruption
Authority
,Legitimacy
Question 5.5. (TCO 1) The notion that you respect the U.S. Congress, even though it is controlled
by a party with which you do not agree, pertains to _____. (Points : 2)
sovereignty
authority
legitimacy
monarchy
Question 6.6. (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of theory? (Points : 2)
People join groups because of an innate desire to be with others who have similar views.
Democratic governments last longer than non-Democratic governments.
Republicans are older than Democrats.
Corruption is rampant in government.
Question 7.7. (TCO 1) _____ refers to something based on observable evidence. (Points : 2)
Quantification
Hypothesis
Qualification
Empirical
Question 8.8. (TCO 4) The English common law stressed the rights of free and equal men and was
developed on the basis of precedent set by earlier judges, known today as _____. (Points : 2)
judge-made law
judicial precedent
example by trial
court generated
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) Describe the significance of Marbury v. Madison. (Points : 2)
The ruling laid precedent for judicial review.
The ruling stated that the president is subject to the court’s decisions.
The ruling decreed that current administrations must honor the appointments of previous
administrations.
The ruling claimed that federal taxes could not be levied on the states.
Question 11.11. (TCO 4) Who nominates and approves federal judges in the U.S. court system?
(Points : 2)
The president and the Senate
The Senate and the House
The president and Speaker of the House
The Senate and the Secretary of State
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) Examine the ideal role of American judges. (Points : 2)
Judges should intervene frequently, interpreting the law according to their expertise and ensuring
a fair trial.
Judges should act as umpires, passively watching the legal drama and ruling only on disputed
points of procedure.
Judges should not intervene unless attorneys object, at which point they may either overrule or
sustain the objection.
Judges should take an active role, questioning witnesses, eliciting evidence, and commenting on
procedure.
