SOCS 185 FINAL EXAM FALL-SPRING SESSION
EXAM GRADED A+ VERSION 1
Why is Halle's definition of "class" good - ANSWER: Multiple uses of class enable us
to capture the most important current developments, which would not be possible if
we confine class to one economic sphere.
What is "culture?" - ANSWER: Culture- narrow sense refer to arts, broader sense
include political beliefs, social attitudes, religious beliefs, material life.
Society's material. "Medium of lived experience."
Developments of stocks over time? - ANSWER: Direct stock ownership increased
6.1% while Indirect holdings increases 18.7%. 3 times as much.
Development of Income Mobility? - ANSWER: Majority of poor is still poor. Shows
obstacles and difficulties of disadvantaged and poor. Although some did succeed in
climbing.
Roughly what % of Federal GDP is social security projected to constitute by 2082? Is
that an increase compared to now? - ANSWER: 15% of Federal GDP. A decrease of
5%
Roughly what % of Federal GDP is medicare and medicaid spending projected to
constitute by 2082? Is that an increase compared to now? - ANSWER: 35% of Federal
GDP. Increase of 10%
"The government is moving from volume-based payments to value-based purchasing
(VBP)" (section 3). What does this mean? - ANSWER: A pivot from process to quality
measures.
Which of the possible alternate method of accessing health care is most popular? -
ANSWER: -Internet/telephone
How are telecommunications corporations capitalizing on the growing use of their
products in the healthcare industry? (section 5) - ANSWER: huge boost from stimulus
package, 7 billion in broadband funding, $598 million for establishment of regional
health information, 564 million for health information exchanges.
Roughly what percentage of the hospitals surveyed by the New England Journal of
Medicine have a comprehensive Electronic Health Record system? - ANSWER: 1.5%
.What, according to the authors, was the significance of the 2008 election? -
ANSWER: -Moreso a judgment on George W. Bush and the Republican Party over
policies
, What were some of the sharp differences on policy between Obama and McCain?
Obama version - ANSWER: -Obama: Close Guantanamo Bay, remove combat forces
from Iraq/ send to Afghanistan, raise income taxes on rich, major overhaul of health
care system, massive financial aid to stimulate growth. Support abortion, stem cell
research, repeal don't ask don't tell, rights despite gay/lesbian but opposed same-
sex marriage. (principle). Replaced Supreme Court vacancies with liberals.
What were some of the sharp differences on policy between Obama and McCain? -
ANSWER: -McCain- Opposed tax increases, embryonic stem cell research, against
reproductive rights, wants to keep don't ask, don't tell, against abortion( states to
decide), wanted Conservatives on Supreme Court
What, in the authors' view, are the five basic characteristics of a "partisan
realignment"? - ANSWER: Change in regional bases of party support, changes in the
social bases of party support, mobilization of new groups into the electorate,
emergence of divisive issues, changes not just in voting patterns but also in how
voters think about political parties.
What is "political dealignment"? - ANSWER: Gradual moving away from ALL parties.
What are the National Election Studies (NES) surveys? - ANSWER: - measured party
identification and feelings of political effectiveness.
What is "frontloading? - ANSWER: -Where state legislatures an state parties try to
hold primaries or caucuses as early in the year as possible.
What is the "new nomination system of 1972"? - ANSWER: -Hold a primary election.
The Federal election Campaign Act of 1971 limited the power of "fat cats" to
influence the choice of presidential candidate. What was the significance of this? -
ANSWER: -Required presidential candidates to raise money in a broad-based
campaign and limited contributions by individuals and groups.
Roughly how many candidates tend to emerge if the party whose nomination they
are seeking has no incumbent President? (Table 1-2) - ANSWER: 2
What are some of the main political offices that tend to produce Presidential
candidates and why? - ANSWER: - House of Representatives, Senators, Mayors
Why did Obama pick Biden as his running mate? - ANSWER: -Longtime veteran,
experienced in foreign affairs, traditional working-class, union base. Overall a good
balance to Obama who was a young, Ivy-league trained law professor.
Why did McCain beat Giuliani, Romney and Huckabee for the nomination? -
ANSWER: - Won because no one else could, but also won due to abilities to rebuild
an organization, gather money, capitalize on his popularity because he was a
genuine hero. Also seen as a maverick.
EXAM GRADED A+ VERSION 1
Why is Halle's definition of "class" good - ANSWER: Multiple uses of class enable us
to capture the most important current developments, which would not be possible if
we confine class to one economic sphere.
What is "culture?" - ANSWER: Culture- narrow sense refer to arts, broader sense
include political beliefs, social attitudes, religious beliefs, material life.
Society's material. "Medium of lived experience."
Developments of stocks over time? - ANSWER: Direct stock ownership increased
6.1% while Indirect holdings increases 18.7%. 3 times as much.
Development of Income Mobility? - ANSWER: Majority of poor is still poor. Shows
obstacles and difficulties of disadvantaged and poor. Although some did succeed in
climbing.
Roughly what % of Federal GDP is social security projected to constitute by 2082? Is
that an increase compared to now? - ANSWER: 15% of Federal GDP. A decrease of
5%
Roughly what % of Federal GDP is medicare and medicaid spending projected to
constitute by 2082? Is that an increase compared to now? - ANSWER: 35% of Federal
GDP. Increase of 10%
"The government is moving from volume-based payments to value-based purchasing
(VBP)" (section 3). What does this mean? - ANSWER: A pivot from process to quality
measures.
Which of the possible alternate method of accessing health care is most popular? -
ANSWER: -Internet/telephone
How are telecommunications corporations capitalizing on the growing use of their
products in the healthcare industry? (section 5) - ANSWER: huge boost from stimulus
package, 7 billion in broadband funding, $598 million for establishment of regional
health information, 564 million for health information exchanges.
Roughly what percentage of the hospitals surveyed by the New England Journal of
Medicine have a comprehensive Electronic Health Record system? - ANSWER: 1.5%
.What, according to the authors, was the significance of the 2008 election? -
ANSWER: -Moreso a judgment on George W. Bush and the Republican Party over
policies
, What were some of the sharp differences on policy between Obama and McCain?
Obama version - ANSWER: -Obama: Close Guantanamo Bay, remove combat forces
from Iraq/ send to Afghanistan, raise income taxes on rich, major overhaul of health
care system, massive financial aid to stimulate growth. Support abortion, stem cell
research, repeal don't ask don't tell, rights despite gay/lesbian but opposed same-
sex marriage. (principle). Replaced Supreme Court vacancies with liberals.
What were some of the sharp differences on policy between Obama and McCain? -
ANSWER: -McCain- Opposed tax increases, embryonic stem cell research, against
reproductive rights, wants to keep don't ask, don't tell, against abortion( states to
decide), wanted Conservatives on Supreme Court
What, in the authors' view, are the five basic characteristics of a "partisan
realignment"? - ANSWER: Change in regional bases of party support, changes in the
social bases of party support, mobilization of new groups into the electorate,
emergence of divisive issues, changes not just in voting patterns but also in how
voters think about political parties.
What is "political dealignment"? - ANSWER: Gradual moving away from ALL parties.
What are the National Election Studies (NES) surveys? - ANSWER: - measured party
identification and feelings of political effectiveness.
What is "frontloading? - ANSWER: -Where state legislatures an state parties try to
hold primaries or caucuses as early in the year as possible.
What is the "new nomination system of 1972"? - ANSWER: -Hold a primary election.
The Federal election Campaign Act of 1971 limited the power of "fat cats" to
influence the choice of presidential candidate. What was the significance of this? -
ANSWER: -Required presidential candidates to raise money in a broad-based
campaign and limited contributions by individuals and groups.
Roughly how many candidates tend to emerge if the party whose nomination they
are seeking has no incumbent President? (Table 1-2) - ANSWER: 2
What are some of the main political offices that tend to produce Presidential
candidates and why? - ANSWER: - House of Representatives, Senators, Mayors
Why did Obama pick Biden as his running mate? - ANSWER: -Longtime veteran,
experienced in foreign affairs, traditional working-class, union base. Overall a good
balance to Obama who was a young, Ivy-league trained law professor.
Why did McCain beat Giuliani, Romney and Huckabee for the nomination? -
ANSWER: - Won because no one else could, but also won due to abilities to rebuild
an organization, gather money, capitalize on his popularity because he was a
genuine hero. Also seen as a maverick.
