POLS 207 Ch 1 Questions

The population growth rate between 2000 and 2008 most dramatically increased in the A. northern states only. B. "Rustbelt" states of the East and Midwest. C. "Sunbelt" states of the West and South. D. southern states only.

"Sunbelt" states of the West and South.

While blacks could not cast ballots in most southern states in the early twentieth century, they could A. let their "fingers do the walking." B. "vote with their feet," by migrating to northern states. C. contribute financial support to political campaigns. D. access politics through the legal arena.

"vote with their feet," by migrating to northern states

The largest Mexican American populations are found in A. New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. B. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. C. New Mexico, California, Texas, and Arizona. D. Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

New Mexico, California, Texas, and Arizona

The most significant change in the nation's ethnic composition over the last decade has been A. a sharp increase in the number of Hispanic Americans. B. a sharp decrease in the number of Hispanic Americans. C. an increase in the number of European settlers. D. there has been no change at all.

a sharp increase in the number of Hispanic Americans

States and communities deal with which policy areas? A. Public safety and pollution B. Handling racial tensions C. Transportation funding and health care D. All of the above

all of the above

Taxes in states and communities are often raised from A. income. B. sales. C. property. D. all of the above.

all of the above

The comparative study of states looks for relationships between A. socioeconomic conditions. B. political system characteristics. C. policy outcomes. D. all of the above.

all of the above

What education policies can states and communities establish? A. Teacher salaries and qualifications B. Tax rates and the amount of money spent per child C. Class size and student testing D. All of the above

all of the above

Which of the following groups benefits from the availability of illegal immigrants? A. Agricultural industry B. Hospital industry C. Restaurant industry D. All of the above

all of the above

A commonwealth refers to A. any self-governing community, such as Puerto Rico. B. a unit of government without any self-governing authority. C. common interests among the electorate. D. average per capita income of a state.

any self-governing community, such as Puerto Rico.

Some employers prefer hiring illegal immigrants because "los indocumentados" A. can be deported before they are paid their low salaries. B. are willing to work hard for low pay and few benefits. C. blend into the crowd and cause little notice from the authorities. D. settle into one neighborhood and can be easily tracked.

are willing to work hard for low pay and few benefits

One of the largest internal migrations in United States history was the migration of A. Asian Americans from the eastern states to the western states. B. blacks from the rural South to the urban North. C. conservatives from the "rustbelt" North to the "sunbelt" South. D. liberals from California to conservative Texas.

blacks form the rural south to the urban north

The process of comparing states or communities to identify and explain similarities or differences is called A. comparison/contrast. B. contrasting studies. C. comparative study. D. cooperative political study.

comparative study

Politically speaking, Asians, like Hispanics A. always vote as ethnic voting blocs. B. have even participation rates regardless of length of residency. C. only associate with one political party. D. differ in their political leanings and cultural backgrounds.

differ in their political leanings and cultural backgrounds

Personal income and education level are A. distributed uniformly across the states. B. distributed unevenly throughout the states. C. not related in any meaningful way. D. unimportant in explaining policy differences.

distributed unevenly throughout the states

Most immigrants come to the United States primarily for A. political freedom. B. economic opportunity. C. the better welfare benefits. D. a more temperate climate.

economic opportunity

An economically developed society requires A. a volatile stock market. B. educated workers. C. a well-equipped military. D. a growing trade deficit.

educated workers

The most costly responsibility of state and local governments combined is A. the economy. B. education. C. welfare. D. transportation.

education

By 1900, the Native American population had been decimated for all of the following reasons EXCEPT A. poverty. B. war. C. disease. D. forced migration.

forced migration

Which of the following is NOT a political problem that state governments must address? A. Racial tensions B. Poverty C. Drugs D. Foreign policy

foreign policy

What is often the best predictor of an individual's opinion on moral issues? A. Religious affiliation B. Party affiliation C. Region in which the individual lives D. Frequency of attending religious services

frequency of attending religious services

The Twenty-Third Amendment gives Washington, D.C., A. the right to govern as a sovereign state. B. full participation in presidential elections. C. the ability to govern itself. D. the ability to tax itself.

full participation in presidential elections

The largest ethnic minority group in the United States is A. African Americans. B. Hispanic Americans. C. Asian Americans. D. Native Americans.

hispanic americans

Current immigration debate centers on all of the following provisions EXCEPT A. strengthening border enforcement. B. granting legal status to undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States. C. immediate deportation of all illegal immigrants in the U.S. D. establishing a temporary guest worker program.

immediate deportation of all illegal immigrants in the U.S.

America has been identified as a nation of A. entrepreneurs. B. religions. C. immigrants. D. exports.

immigrants

The announced goal of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Simpson- Mazzoli Act) was A. immigration "reform." B. immigration "reduction." C. immigration "expansion." D. immigration "exclusion."

immigration "reform."

All of the following accurately describe Washington, D.C., EXCEPT that A. it is heavily Democratic. B. it is ideologically conservative. C. its residents support larger social welfare programs. D. it has full participation in presidential elections.

it is ideologically conservative

Ideological self-identification of voters highly correlates with measures of policy ___________ in the states. A. liberalism and conservatism B. libertarianism and elitism C. partisanship D. reforms

liberalism and conservatism

Immigration policy is primarily a responsibility of the A. individual states. B. local governments. C. national government. D. border states.

national government

Legal and illegal immigration is not concentrated in which of the following states? A. Texas B. California C. New Hampshire D. Florida

new hampshire

Residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories have no voting members in Congress and A. no votes in local elections. B. no votes in the commonwealth elections. C. no electoral votes in presidential elections. D. ten electoral votes in presidential elections.

no electoral votes in presidential elections

State and local governments are obligated to provide which of the following for all immigrants, legal and illegal? A. Social services B. Public education C. All of the above D. None of the above

none of the above

When seeking admission to the Union, new states must approve a constitution and A. obtain congressional approval. B. obtain presidential approval. C. obtain the approval of the Supreme Court. D. obtain popular approval from the public.

obtain congressional approval

Puerto Ricans receive all of the benefits that U.S. citizens are entitled to, but they A. are taxed at a higher rate on their federal income taxes. B. are subject to stricter eligibility standards. C. seldom apply for federal funds. D. pay no federal income taxes when residing in the island.

pay no federal income taxes when residing in the island

A state's tendency to limit welfare benefits, deregulate business, keep taxes low, and generally place less reliance on government and more reliance on individuals and the marketplace to achieve social goals refers to A. policy conservatism. B. policy liberalism. C. policy socialism. D. policy libertarianism.

policy conservatism

A state's tendency to expand welfare benefits, regulate business, adopt progressive state income taxes, and generally use the resources of government to achieve social change is descriptive of A. policy conservatism. B. policy liberalism. C. policy socialism. D. policy libertarianism.

policy liberalism

The tendency of candidates in electoral campaigns to propose policy innovations in order to publicize themselves and win votes is called A. political entrepreneurship. B. political opportunism. C. political reactionism. D. political gamesmanship.

political entrepreneurship

Those who immigrate legally to the United States for fear of persecution in their home country are called A. undocumented residents. B. lawful permanent residents. C. illegal aliens. D. political refugees.

political refugees

Many policy and political differences in states and communities can be explained by the A. size of the federal government. B. educational system. C. mobility of the residents. D. racial and ethnic composition.

racial and ethnic composition

Cities that purposefully do not enforce federal immigration laws are called A. sanctuary cities. B. refugee cities. C. asylum cities. D. shelter cities.

sanctuary cities

State governments have the responsibility to administer the following federal programs EXCEPT A. Medicaid. B. food stamps. C. Social Security. D. unemployment compensation.

social security

The largest number of black elected officials are found in the A. southern states. B. Midwest. C. heartland states. D. New England states.

southern states

The principal responsibility for public safety in the United States is administered by A. the national government. B. state bureaucrats. C. state and local governments. D. military police forces.

state and local government

What level or levels of government handle the greatest volume of public business and directs the bulk of public programs? A. The federal government B. State executive agencies C. State and local governments D. County governments

state and local governments

The most liberal states in the Gallup poll of voters include all of the following EXCEPT A. California. B. New York. C. Tennessee. D. Vermont.

tennessee

Which state was a separate nation when it chose to seek admission to the Union? A. California B. Texas C. New York D. Florida

texas

A state's political culture can often explain A. variations in party affiliation. B. the influence of ethnicity on policy choices. C. religious biases. D. all of the above.

variations in party affiliation

While Washington, D.C., residents can vote in presidential elections, they are not represented by A. a local municipal government. B. a state governmental structure. C. voting members in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives. D. All of the above.

voting members in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives

Issues such as same-sex marriage are increasingly being used as _______ designed to cause voters to cross party lines. A. interventions B. wedges C. dividers D. splicers

wedges

Economic development includes the following variables EXCEPT A. population growth. B. welfare. C. income. D. education.

welfare