POL101 Chapter 1 Quizzes
What's the best explanation of citizenship? A person who is resident of a state A person who is entitled to the rights and protections afforded by a state and owes the state certain duties None of the answers are correct A person who is entitled to the rights and protections under a state A person who is a resident of a country
A person who is entitled to the rights and protections afforded by a state and owes the state certain duties
What's the best explanation of nation? Another term for country Another term for race or ethnicity None of the answers are correct Another term for State A population sharing the same culture, history and practices
A population sharing the same culture, history, and practices
After a long, heated debate, the U.S. Congress has managed to agree upon two final versions of a gun control bill. However, each version has several contradicting stipulations. According to majoritarianism, what would be the best way to resolve the situation? A joint resolution of both Congress and the Senate A referendum where the American people would choose A bipartisan resolution between Democrats and Republicans The president issuing an executive order to quickly resolve the situation
A referendum where the American people would choose
What is the best explanation of a State? A political unit A sovereign political unit Another term for country None of the answers are correct A political subdivision of a country
A sovereign political unit
Which of the following is incorrect? Some nations have States A nation-state is a State with a population consisting of a nation All nations have States None of the answers are correct Some nations do not have States
All nations have States.
Which of the following goals do the rules of American politics accomplish? They safeguard constituents. They keep the American political system running smoothly and efficiently. They protect politicians and government leaders. All the answers are correct.
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following impacts public opinion? Gender All of these answer choices are correct. Religion Race
All of these answer choices are correct.
Which of the following refers to an individual's or group's right to use power by making decisions, giving directives, and demanding compliance? Authority Power Legitimacy Sovereignty
Authority
Why can the democracy United States and other Western democracies be described as participant? Because individuals understand their roles and responsibility and can actively participate in the political process. Because it is expected of local representatives to participate in community organizing to understand the people they represent. Because there is strong awareness about social issues such as healthcare. Because everyone has the right to vote without any legal barriers.
Because individuals understand their roles and responsibility and can actively participate in the political process.
Which political science discipline focuses its study on the political systems of foreign countries? None of the answers are correct International trade Comparative politics International relations Political institutions
Comparative Politics
Which of the rules governing American politics tells us that the government's powers are limited by a written and defined legal framework, which is established as the highest law in the land? Capitalism Mandatory regulatory democracy Constitutionalism Democracy
Constitutionalism
A system of government that involves citizens making policy decisions and directing state affairs is known as which of the following? Indirect democracy Direct democracy None of the answers are correct Democracy There is no such system of government
Direct democracy
Fairness of allocating society's resources involves what type of justice? Corrective justice Distributive justice None of the answers are correct Procedural justice Retributive justice
Distributive Justice
The _____ theory of political power asserts that people who have the most resources have the most political power and make decisions for society. Elitism Bureaucratic rule Majoritarianism Pluralism
Elitism
Which of the following is a characteristic common to both parliamentary and presidential systems? None of the answers are correct Ability to call a vote of no confidence Form of representative democracy Independence of legislature and executive Power of parties
Form of representative democracy
What's the broadest definition of justice according to the lesson? Justice is a fair penalty for violation of law None of the answers are correct Justice is the privilege to act the way you want Justice is ensuring people are compensated fairly when damaged by another Justice is a fair distribution of resources
None of the answers are correct
Which of the following accurately and completely describes the scope of political science? Study of government Study of political thought None of the answers are correct Study of political behavior Study of international relations
None of the answers are correct
Which of the following is part of civil society? A for-profit business A federal agency City government None of the answers are correct A state agency
None of the answers are correct
Which of the following is the best definition of political rights? Right to vote None of the answers are correct Freedom of speech and assembly Freedom of speech Freedom of speech, press and assembly
None of the answers are correct
What type of political culture is characterized by citizens that are locally focused with little to no interest in politics? Parochial Tribal Subject Collectivist
Parochial
Which of the following theories states that political power should be held by groups? Democracy Elitism Pluralism Bureaucratic rule
Pluralism
Which political science discipline focuses on the study of political ideas and values? Political ethics Political law Political theory None of the answers are correct Political behavior
Political Theory
What political science discipline is concerned with the study of how people and institutions interact in the political environment? None of the answers are correct Political psychology Political dynamics Political behavior Political thought
Political behavior
What's the difference between political rights and human rights? None of the answers are correct There is no difference Political rights concern the rights of a government Political rights are rights of citizens of a particular State Human rights cannot be violated
Political rights are the rights of a citizen of a particular state
Which of the following statements is true? None of these. Politics rarely involves conflict. Politics only involves conflict in issues of war and peace. Politics always involves conflict because people have so many differences of opinion. Politics only involves conflict in economic issues.
Politics always involves conflict. This is because people will always have differences of opinion based on their various backgrounds, ideologies, values, and goals.
The president meets with the leaders of two countries that are currently involved in a conflict with one another. He leads them to acceptable compromises in order to diffuse tensions. Which definition of politics is seen in this example? Politics is the interaction of citizens in the public sphere. Politics is a lack of corruption in the public sphere. Politics is the escalation of conflict. Politics is a process of conflict resolution. Politics is a gathering of voter support.
Politics is a complex concept with multiple meaningful definitions. This scenario is an illustration of politics as a process of conflict resolution through negotiation, conciliation and compromise.
A hurricane hits the eastern coast of the United States, causing damage that stretches from Florida to Virginia. Representatives from each state make their cases for the amount of money needed from the federal emergency budget to repair this damage. Each representative claims to have greater needs than any other. Which definition of politics is illustrated in this example? Politics is the power-struggle that determines how limited resources are allocated Politics is a corrupt activity that causes trouble by its tendency toward manipulation and lies. Politics is the art of conflict resolution for dealing with unlimited resources. Politics ignores the question of allocating resources. Politics is a process of conflict resolution through negotiation, conciliation, and compromise.
Politics is the power-struggle that determines how limited resources are allocated. In this case, representatives are engaging in a power-struggle as they try to get more of a limited resource (the federal emergency budget) for their own states.
When it comes to government, politics: is never a factor. rarely plays a role and is confined to matters of war. is always free of conflict. plays only a minor role. plays a major role in day-to-day activities.
Politics plays a major role in the day-to-day activities of the government.
What type of justice is concerned with process instead of outcome? Procedural justice None of the answers are correct Corrective justice Distributive justice There is no such type of justice
Procedural Justice
What do we call the the sum total of citizens' preferences and attitudes of public policy? Public opinion Political polling data Public culture Political opinion
Public Opinion
How are cabinet level positions filled in a parliamentary system? Selection by parliament Through a public election None of the answers are correct Appointment by the monarch There are no executive positions
Selection by parliament
Which type of political culture exhibits citizens with knowledge of the political system but are passive participants? Participant Subject Parochial There is no such political culture
Subject
Which of the following is incorrect about citizenship in the United States? A citizen of the United States is also a citizen of the state in which she resides The United States does not permit dual citizenship None of the answers are correct You can obtain citizenship simply by being born in the United States You can obtain citizenship through a naturalization process
The United States does not permit dual citizenship
What do you call a group of people that have authority over a political unit at a particular point in time? The government None of the answers are correct Elected officials Another term for State Bureaucracy
The government
A foreign country complains that you are emitting excessive greenhouse gases and not taking into account environmental sustainability. Which of the following could be used to defend your rule over your territory? The principle of total legitimacy The principle of total sovereignty The principle of total power The principle of total authority
The principle of total sovereignty
Why are politics and economics perceived as equally significant fields of study? They consider only local issues and have significant areas of overlap. They are both only focused on trade and the distribution of goods. They both focus only on the international level of cooperation and make all of the relevant decisions. They have a significant impact on one another.
They have a significant impact on one another.
What is an ideal aim of civil society? None of the answers are correct To increase citizen participation To establish a good society To create effective government To create a limited government
To establish a good society
Which of the following BEST shows how political economy has a real-world impact? When a candidate for office leads in the polls by more than 10%. When a U.S. company considers whether the trade war with China will have any consequences for its operations. When a local business is considering to build a new factory. When a company decides to change its headquarters from New York to Atlanta in order to cut down on operating costs.
When a U.S. company considers whether the trade war with China will have any consequences for its operations.
Which of the following is the BEST example of how a local economy can have a global impact? When a company in Austin decides to shut down its operations and all of its employees lose their job. When the 2008 crisis began in the US and caused a global recession. When a politician wins office in India and makes significant changes to its Constitution. When a new international agreement on security is made which causes other countries to join the agreement.
When the 2008 crisis began in the US and caused a global recession.
Civil society can be viewed as what concept? a forum for deliberation a good society all of these answers are correct associational life
all of these answers are correct
The professor of a political science class asks his students to watch two short videos. In the first video, a member of Congress meets with his constituents to obtain their thoughts and opinions regarding a federal highway project that will directly affect them. In the second video, three politicians are gathered together discussing a plan to back one another's projects in a way that will help all of them profit at the expense of taxpayers. The professor asks the students which video demonstrates politics in action. Which of the following is the BEST answer? The second video demonstrates politics in action, as it represents compromise between politicians. Both videos demonstrate politics in action as they represent different aspects of politics. The first video demonstrates politics in action, as it involves both constituents and an elected representative. Neither of the videos demonstrates politics in action, as politics refers only to direct campaigning and voting activities. Neither of the videos demonstrates politics in action, as politics refers only to direct fundraising activities.
Both videos represent politics in action as they represent several aspects of politics. Politics is multi-faceted. Its definition includes: the art of government, interaction of citizens in the public sphere, conflict resolution, power struggle, and even corrrupt activities, such as those shown in the second video.
Which of the following is incorrect? A State is sovereign All of these are correct A State is run by a government A State is a country California is a State
California is a State.
Which of the following is NOT an example of the way democracy is exercised in the modern political system of the United States? Citizens selecting a Supreme Court justice Citizens participating in the political process Citizens voicing their opinions to elected representatives Citizens electing a member of Congress
Citizens do not select a Supreme Court Justice, the President recommends him and the Senate confirms his choice.
Your teacher is talking about the principles of capitalism and states: 'The main role of the government in capitalism is to ensure people have the freedom they need to buy and sell their goods and services in an open and competitive market. In doing so, the government should protect the right of anybody to own property and should protect workers. However, consumer protection is not important. Free competition will root out bad products, so the government doesn't need to protect consumers.' What did your teacher say that was NOT correct? In capitalism, it is important for the government to protect private property In capitalism, you should let the competitive market protect the consumers In capitalism, it's important for the government to provide the people with the freedom they need to buy and sell their goods and services in an open and competitive market In capitalism, you should let the government protect the workers
In capitalism, you should let the competitive market protect the consumers Capitalism is an economic system that gives individuals and businesses the freedom they need to buy and sell their goods and services in an open and competitive market. One of the roles of government in capitalism is protecting consumers and workers. The basic principle is that government has to provide the minimum level of protection, while other aspects are defined by the free market.
What type of government system involves citizens voting for a person to represent him in government? Direct democracy Indirect democracy None of the answers are correct There is no such type of government Democracy
Indirect democracy
Which discipline studies the interaction between states and other international actors? International diplomacy None of the answers are correct International relations Interactive politics Comparative politics
International Relations
What has political economy evolved into? International political economy International relations Sociology International conflict theory
International political economy
Which of the following is the best explanation of a vote of no confidence? None of the answers are correct It's the procedure used by a parliamentary cabinet to call for new elections It's another name for a recall election in a parliamentary election It's another name for a recall election in a presidential system It's the procedure a parliament uses to remove the current cabinet membership
It's the procedure a parliament uses to remove the current cabinet membership. If the ruling party in a parliament loses the majority of seats, a vote of no confidence may be held to remove old majority party members from the cabinet and replace them with members from the new majority party or coalition.
Why is global trade more complex compared to trading in the same country? It significantly cuts down on costs which makes domestic workers request for higher salaries. Other countries do not have the power to oversee international companies. All business cultures have become very similar so companies struggle to think of new content. Laws can be radically different in other countries, making it difficult for companies to adapt to new markets.
Laws can be radically different in other countries, making it difficult for companies to adapt to new markets.
Which of the following is best suited for a capitalist system? Moderate government intervention High taxes A high voter turnout on election day High contributions
Moderate government intervention
