Question 1

What term is used to define the winner of an election as the candidate with the most votes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Majority 
B)  Simple majority 
C)  Virtual majority 
D)  Plurality 
E)  Distributive winner 
A)  Majority 
B)  Simple majority 
C)  Virtual majority 
D)  Plurality 
E)  Distributive winner

Question 2

Which of the following terms best describes the U.S. government today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participatory democracy 
B)  Pluralist democracy 
C)  Presidential democracy 
D)  Developmental democracy 
E)  Protective democracy 
A)  Participatory democracy 
B)  Pluralist democracy 
C)  Presidential democracy 
D)  Developmental democracy 
E)  Protective democracy

Question 3

Constitutions are necessary to safeguard majority rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Madison's plan to stop partisan factions from selfishness was to arm government with checks and balances,
separation of powers, and federalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does federalism help safeguard civil and political liberties?

Accepted Answer

A)  By employing checks and balances 
B)  By building a unitary system of government 
C)  By invoking the Supremacy Clause 
D)  By implementing the theory of dual Federalism 
E)  By limiting the scope of national government 
A)  By employing checks and balances 
B)  By building a unitary system of government 
C)  By invoking the Supremacy Clause 
D)  By implementing the theory of dual Federalism 
E)  By limiting the scope of national government

Question 6

President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) tried to reverse the growing power of the federal government with a program called "new federalism."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A crosscutting cleavage leaves one entity cut off from all others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an idea inherent in a constitutional democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority always gets its way. 
B)  Government should be responsive, limited, and effective. 
C)  Ineffective government is an unavoidable side-effect. 
D)  There should be a popularly elected head of state. 
E)  The majority is never morally correct. 
A)  The majority always gets its way. 
B)  Government should be responsive, limited, and effective. 
C)  Ineffective government is an unavoidable side-effect. 
D)  There should be a popularly elected head of state. 
E)  The majority is never morally correct.

Question 9

Federalism in the United States today is stronger than it originally was.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What term describes the concept of a form of government ruled by active citizens rather than elected/appointed officials?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constitutional democracy 
B)  Republic 
C)  Direct democracy 
D)  Segmented democracy 
E)  Tyranny of the majority 
A)  Constitutional democracy 
B)  Republic 
C)  Direct democracy 
D)  Segmented democracy 
E)  Tyranny of the majority

Question 11

Reserved powers are protected by which Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sixth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Tenth Amendment 
D)  Thirteenth Amendment 
E)  Fourteenth Amendment 
A)  Sixth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Tenth Amendment 
D)  Thirteenth Amendment 
E)  Fourteenth Amendment

Question 12

In order to be considered a democracy, a government must function openly and according to a clear set of rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Hudson's four models represent actual democracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Alexander Hamilton's vision of a strong central government is the model for our U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is essential to the success of any government?

Accepted Answer

A)  History 
B)  Democratic principles 
C)  Symbolism and ritual 
D)  Tradition and strong leadership 
E)  Continuity and stability 
A)  History 
B)  Democratic principles 
C)  Symbolism and ritual 
D)  Tradition and strong leadership 
E)  Continuity and stability

What term is used to define the winner of an election as the candidate with the most votes?

Which of the following terms best describes the U.S. government today?

Constitutions are necessary to safeguard majority rule.

Madison's plan to stop partisan factions from selfishness was to arm government with checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism.

How does federalism help safeguard civil and political liberties?

President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) tried to reverse the growing power of the federal government with a program called "new federalism."

A crosscutting cleavage leaves one entity cut off from all others.

Which of the following is an idea inherent in a constitutional democracy?

Federalism in the United States today is stronger than it originally was.

What term describes the concept of a form of government ruled by active citizens rather than elected/appointed officials?

Reserved powers are protected by which Amendment?

In order to be considered a democracy, a government must function openly and according to a clear set of rules.

Hudson's four models represent actual democracies.

Alexander Hamilton's vision of a strong central government is the model for our U.S. Constitution.

What is essential to the success of any government?

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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Exam 4: Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

What term is used to define the winner of an election as the candidate with the most votes?

Which of the following terms best describes the U.S. government today?

Constitutions are necessary to safeguard majority rule.

Madison's plan to stop partisan factions from selfishness was to arm government with checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism.

How does federalism help safeguard civil and political liberties?

President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) tried to reverse the growing power of the federal government with a program called "new federalism."

A crosscutting cleavage leaves one entity cut off from all others.

Which of the following is an idea inherent in a constitutional democracy?

Federalism in the United States today is stronger than it originally was.

What term describes the concept of a form of government ruled by active citizens rather than elected/appointed officials?

Reserved powers are protected by which Amendment?

In order to be considered a democracy, a government must function openly and according to a clear set of rules.

Hudson's four models represent actual democracies.

Alexander Hamilton's vision of a strong central government is the model for our U.S. Constitution.

What is essential to the success of any government?

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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