POLS 2101, Midterm

Which of the following is associated with realism? Classic realism Neo-classical Constructivism A & B only All of the above

A & B only

A theory that is tested in an attempt to prove or refute with evidence, is knows as...? A methodology A hypothesis Scholarship Corruption

A hypothesis

Which best exemplifies systems theory? A person voting for the candidate that will best benefit the vot er. A school district adjusting a bilingual education program to accommodate a large influx of non-native Americans. Two nations creating similar programs because of industrialization. Using scientific methods to study society.

A school district adjusting a bilingual education program to accommodate a large influx of non-native Americans.

The Wealth of Nations was written by...? Anthony Downs John Locke Adam Smith Edmund Burke

Adam Smith

Edmund Burke is best associated with...? Socialism Classic conservatism Classic liberalism Modern liberalism

Classic conservatism

Adam Smith is most associated with which concept? Socialism Modern liberalism Classical liberalism Communism

Classic liberalism

Which of the following propositions would likely be favored by modern liberals? Tax cuts fro top income earners Regulations for the banking sector Little government involvement in economic matters Free markets

Regulation of the banking sector

Politics could be referred to the "master science" because politics ___________? Predates the other social sciences Is more rigorous compared to other social sciences Is more difficult to study than other social sciences Relates to other social sciences

Relates to other social sciences

Modern American conservatism would favor government involvement in what activity? Religious promotion Regulating markets Protecting organized labor. A progressive tax system.

Religious promotion

Modern liberals might argue that markets are...? Self-correcting Infallible In perfect competition Rigged by manufacturers

Rigged by manufactures

Thomas Hobbes wrote that "the life of man is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and ____________." Endless. Tiring. Short. Depressing.

Short

Constructivism originated as a ____________ theory. Rational Historical Anthropological Sociological

Sociological

Issues related to a boarder dispute between the United States and Canada would relate to ...? Sovereignty Authority Legitimacy Monarchy

Sovereignty

The Communist Manifesto was written by...? Edmund Burke John Locke Karl Marx TH green

Karl Marx

Laswell's question, "who gets what?" applies best to zither social science of...? Economics Human geography Psychology Anthropology

Economics

Edmund Burke and Adam Smith would likely agree on which of the following points? Free markets are best. Markets require regulation Positive freedom is necessary A progressive tax system is needed.

Free markets are best

Rational-choice theory is most related to which of the following? Behavioralism Modernization theory Game theory Contractualism

Game theory

Plato and Aristotle were from ____________? Greece Great Britain. Italy. Egypt.

Greece

Which if the following best characterizes Aristotle? He only explained what it is. He only explained what it ought to be. He explained what is and what ought to be. He neither explained what is nor what ought to be.

He explained both what is and what ought to be.

Which statement best applies to Adam Smith? His views began as conservative, but now are associated with modern liberals. His views were once considered liberal, but now are promoted by conservatives. His views have always been advocated by liberals. Marxists promotes his views because of concerns of the proletariat.

His views were once considered liberal, but are now promoted by conservative.

Which beat undermines the Marxist argument? Capitalist society's frequently collapse. Socialism is the natural replacement of capitalism Capitalism has survived major stock market crashes. India has a democratic government.

Capitalism has survived major stock market crashes.

A theory must...? Describe explain predict All of the above

All of the above

Good scholarly work must be...? Balanced reasoned theoretical supported with evidence All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following assisted Germany and Italy in their war efforts? Disenchantment with socialism Appeals to the citizen based on extreme nationalistic views Unequal distribution of resources domestically and abroad A revolt against the dominant world powers

Appeals to the citizens based on extreme nationalistic views.

The statement, "man is by nature a political animal" is attributed to...? Niccolo' Machiavelli Seymour Martin Lipset Aristotle

Aristotle

A political leaders ability to command respect and exercise power is known as...? Sovereignty Corruption Authority Legitimacy

Authority

Which of the following best describes liberalism and modern conservatism? Classical liberalism is the opposite of modern conservatism. Classical liberalism is similar to modern conservatism. Neither classical liberalism, nor modern conservatives continue to exist. Classical liberalism and modern conservatism were developed by Karl Marx.

Classical liberalism is similar to modern conservatism.

________ is the use of public office for private again. Sovereignty Corruption Authority Legitimacy

Corruption

Which of the following is consistent with the concept of "general will" according to Rousseau? Create a park for citizens to enjoy. Using public dollars so that some citizens can attend private schools. Offering tax breaks to one auto manufacturing plant. low turnout in elections.

Create a park for citizens to enjoy

Modern conservatism adopts elements of which of the following? Economic views from Edmund Burke and social views from Adam smith. Economic and social views from Adam Smith Economic views from Adam smith and social views from Thomas Hill Green. Exotic views from Adam smith d social views from Edmund Burke.

Economic views from Adam Smith and social views from Edmund Burke

True or false: Constructivism serves as the "grand theory" in international relations.

False

True or false: Realism can be used to explain the development of the EU?

False

True or false: the focus of realism is the government legitimacy.

False

True or false: the invisible hand is associated with Karl Marx

False

________ is an extreme form of nationalism. Liberalism Conservatism Socialism Fascism

Fascism

Which best describes the differences between political scientists and historians? Historian look for generalizations, while political scientists are reluctant to generalize Historians are reluctant to generalize, while political scientists look for generalizations. Historians are more likely to look for comparisons than political scientist. Historians tend to focus on nature-based explanations, while political scientists focus on nurture-based explanations.

Historians are reluctant to generalize, while political scientists look for generalizations.

The notion that "red" states supported Mitt Romney, and "blue" states supported Barrack Obama in the 2012 presidential elections related to which social science? History Sociology Human geography Anthropology

Human geography

A ________ is an initial theory a researcher starts with to be proved with evidence. Quantify Hypothesis Qualify Empirical

Hypothesis

__________ are sometimes referred to as cheap theories. Ideologies Pragmatists Doctrines Thesis

Ideologies

Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau would likely agree on which of the following? Individuals join and stay in social society. Life is nasty and brutish. Power resides with the proletariat. The importance of empirical research.

Individuals join and stay in civil society.

Which of the following is most consistent with the idea of social contract? Government should be limited to ensure individual freedom. Individuals join and stay in civil society. Citizens prefer solitary lives to living in groups. Citizens are more concerned with their own social situation than the community.

Individuals join and stay in civil society.

Which of the he following best describes voter turnout in the US in 2008 compared to the past? It increased from previous years. It was stable from previous years. It decreases slightly from previous years. It decreased dramatically from previous years.

It increased from previous years.

Fascism existed during the twentieth century in what country? Ireland Italy Iceland France

Italy

If ____________ were alive, he might suggest that poor academic performance in schools could be attributed to a society that does not promote education and provides few resources devoted to schools. John Locke. Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Thomas Hobbes. Machiavelli.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Which of the following best describes the term laissez-faire? Interviewing in the economy Leaving the economy alone Creating monopolies Disbanding monopolies

Leaving the economy alone.

The notion that we acknowledge the rightful roles of our leaders or our laws is known as...? Sovereignty Authority Legitimacy Monarchy

Legitimacy

The notion that you respect the United States Congress, even though it is controlled by a party with which you do not agree, pertains to...? Sovereignty Authority Legitimacy Monarchy

Legitimacy

________ prefers virtually no government involvement in anything. Liberals Conservatives Marxist libertarians

Libertarians

How do libertarians compare to liberals and conservatives? Libertarians are more consistent in their views Libertarians are less consistent in their views Libertarians prefer intervention in economic matters only Libertarians prefer intervention in social matters only.

Libertarians are more consistent in their views

"The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains," is associated with what ideology? Liberalism Conservatism Marxism Feminism

Marxism

Social democracy is essentially a reformed version of...? Communism Marxism Capitalism Libertarianism

Marxism

Where do modern conservatives diverge from Adam Smith? Adam Smith was resolute in his belief that markets produce fair outcomes, whereas modern conservatives are not. Adam Smith believed government could help regulate markets, but modern conservative do not. Modern conservatives believe government can help regulate markets, but Adam Smith did not. Modern conservatives are resolute in their beliefs that markets are fair, but Adam Smith acknowledged that they could be unfair.

Modern conservatives are resolute in their beliefs that markets are fair, but Adam Smith acknowledged that they could be unfair.

Classical liberals have little in common with...? Modern conservatism Classical conservatism Classical liberalism Modern liberalism

Modern liberals

The statement, "Germany is relatively wealthy and its citizens are well-educated, so it must be a democracy," is consistent with _____________? Modernization theory Classical theory Rational-choice theory Marxist theory

Modernization theory

The idea of promoting the United States values abroad would most likely be supported by which of the following? Marxists Classic conservatism Modern liberals Neoconservative

Neoconservative

The notion that politicians think practically and political scientists think abstractly is indicative of which of the following? Political scientists and politicians are different in that the former studies the latter. Political scientist and politicians are often indistinguishable. Politicians often train political scientists. Politicians often seek advice from political scientists.

Political scientists and politicians are different in that the former studies the latter.

Which of the following best demonstrates the difference between political scientists and ideologues? Political scientists are theoretical, while ideologues are idealistic. Ideologues are theoretical, while political scientists are idealistic. Political scientists are driven by passion, while ideologues are not. Political scientists are concerned with what should be, while ideologues are theory driven.

Political scientists are theoretical, while ideologues are idealistic.

The subfield _________ Studies major thinkers and attempts to define the good polity. Public administration. Comparative politics. Public policy. Political theory.

Political theory

The ability of A to get B to do what A wants is known as...? Influence Control Authority Power

Power

_________ is a subfield if political science Public administration. Anthropology. Biology. Sociology.

Public administration

Political scientists ________ data which makes the discipline more like the natural sciences. Balance Reason Rationalize Quantify

Quantify

If we try to predict how South Korea will react to threats from North Korea , considering both the costs and the benefits of a particular action, ___________ will be more useful. Modernization theory Classical theory Rational-choice theory Marxist theory

Rational choice theory

A feedback loop is most likely associated with ______________? Behavioralism. Modernization theory. Rational-choice theory. Systems theory.

Systems theory

Rational-choice theory became popular among political scientists during what time period? Prior to WWI Prior to WWII The 1950s The 1970s

The 1970's.

The fact that the Soviet Union ceases to exist by the end of 1991 is indicative of....? The collapse of liberalism The collapse of conservatism The collapse of communism The collapse of neoconservatism

The collapse of communism

Social contracts, the state of nature, and civil society are phases that are best associated with _______________? The contractualists. Marxists Behavioralism Systems theory

The contractualists

Which statement best undermines systems theory? A dislike of government guarantees healthcare in the United States. The passage of healthcare reform despite opposition from the public. The passage of healthcare reform because of support from the public. The passage of healthcare reform because other democracies of a certain age have done such a thing.

The passage of healthcare reform despite opposition from the public.

Which of the following applies to new institutionalism? A synthesis of traditional behavior and other techniques in the study of politics. Feedback to members of Congress from their constituents. The president is constrained because of limitations on powers granted in Article II of the constitution. Incentives that alter which candidate citizens support.

The president is constrained because of limitation on powers granted in Article II of the constitution.

Which of the following did Machiavelli contribute to the study of politics? Social contract theory The role of power in politics The role of wealth in society The connection between race and politics

The role of power in politics

Which are both true for most political scientists? they think practically and seek accuracy. They seek popularity and are skeptical of power. They offer single causes and think abstractly. They are skeptical of power and offer long term consequences.

They are skeptical of power and offer long term consequences

Which are true for most politicians? 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.

They seek popularity and hold firm views

True or false: The absence of war among liberal democracies across a wide range of different historical, economic, and political factors suggests that there is a strong predisposition against the use of military violence between democratic states known as "democratic peace".

True

True or false: There has been an increase in civic participation in the last decade?

True

True or false: Voter turnout decreased in 2016 from 2012?

True

True or false: many political questions exist which cannot be quantified due to external factors?

True