Question 1

A woman wants to be nominated for the position of branch representative at the bank where she works.Which of the following would be the best strategy for her to employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Form electoral coalitions amongst her fellow employees. 
B)  Form organizational coalitions between neighbouring branches. 
C)  Form personal coalitions with her co-workers. 
D)  Attempt to increase her rank through use of coercion. 
A)  Form electoral coalitions amongst her fellow employees. 
B)  Form organizational coalitions between neighbouring branches. 
C)  Form personal coalitions with her co-workers. 
D)  Attempt to increase her rank through use of coercion. D

Question 2

The fundamental unit of political activity is the coalition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the merger of two political parties,what would most likely be the necessary first step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formation of an organizational coalition. 
B)  Formation of a personal coalition. 
C)  Formation of an electoral coalition. 
D)  Formation of a new party. 
A)  Formation of an organizational coalition. 
B)  Formation of a personal coalition. 
C)  Formation of an electoral coalition. 
D)  Formation of a new party. B

Question 4

What is a characteristic that humans and primates share?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obsession with rank. 
B)  Language skills. 
C)  Formal governing institutions. 
D)  90% shared DNA. 
A)  Obsession with rank. 
B)  Language skills. 
C)  Formal governing institutions. 
D)  90% shared DNA.

Question 5

According to Alan Ball,which of the following situations would NOT be political?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roommates arguing over who has to wash the dishes. 
B)  Two cars pulling up to a gas pump at the same time. 
C)  Three children sharing two toy cars. 
D)  Two friends going to the gym together. 
A)  Roommates arguing over who has to wash the dishes. 
B)  Two cars pulling up to a gas pump at the same time. 
C)  Three children sharing two toy cars. 
D)  Two friends going to the gym together.

Question 6

The cabinets of many European democracies-for example,Germany,Italy,Denmark,and the Netherlands-are routinely put together as coalitions of two or more parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Politics has been called the art of the _______________ and the art of _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Politics has been called the art of...

Question 8

When did the study of politics begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the time of French writer, Bertrand de Jouvenel 
B)  After the Renaissance. 
C)  In ancient times. 
D)  In primate communities. 
A)  During the time of French writer, Bertrand de Jouvenel 
B)  After the Renaissance. 
C)  In ancient times. 
D)  In primate communities.

Question 9

What problem do human beings face due to their vastly greater intelligence that other animals do not face?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of rank to structure society 
B)  use of collective deliberation 
C)  use of inheritance to determine social standing. 
D)  use of coalitions 
A)  use of rank to structure society 
B)  use of collective deliberation 
C)  use of inheritance to determine social standing. 
D)  use of coalitions

Question 10

Which term refers to an explicit agreement among parties to divide up the seats in cabinet when no single party has a majority of seats in the elected legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  coup d'état 
B)  prorogation 
C)  non-confidence motion 
D)  coalition 
A)  coup d'état 
B)  prorogation 
C)  non-confidence motion 
D)  coalition

Question 11

Do humans need government?

Accepted Answer

Humans have formed governments for mille

Question 12

Politics can be described as building coalitions of support to obtain ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Politics can be described as building coalitions...

Question 13

Human beings are the only political creatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which term is a synonym for city-state?

Accepted Answer

A)  polis 
B)  community 
C)  nation 
D)  tribe 
A)  polis 
B)  community 
C)  nation 
D)  tribe

Question 15

Using the ideas of Bertrand de Jouvenel and Alan Ball,explain how a crime could be considered a political activity.

Accepted Answer

Crime can be considered a political acti

Question 16

Jean Chrétien and Peter MacKay formed a coalition after the 2004 election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An explicit agreement among political parties to divide up the seats in cabinet when no single party has a majority of seats in the elected legislature is called a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An explicit agreement among political parties to...

Question 18

Christian and Islamic traditions,along with Henri du Saint-Simon,believe that:

Accepted Answer

A)  A strong ruler is necessary to suppress conflict. 
B)  Eventually conflict will cease and government will no longer be necessary. 
C)  Government decisions are not binding on a society. 
D)  Government will never be able to control self-interested individuals. 
A)  A strong ruler is necessary to suppress conflict. 
B)  Eventually conflict will cease and government will no longer be necessary. 
C)  Government decisions are not binding on a society. 
D)  Government will never be able to control self-interested individuals.

Question 19

Government is essential because it makes it possible for other human endeavours,such as religion,art,and business to flourish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What was a polis in Ancient Greek times?

Accepted Answer

A)  A country with a military. 
B)  The poll, or vote, where all men had their voices heard. 
C)  A self-governing city and the surrounding rural land. 
D)  A politician. 
A)  A country with a military. 
B)  The poll, or vote, where all men had their voices heard. 
C)  A self-governing city and the surrounding rural land. 
D)  A politician.

Exam 1: Government and Politics

A woman wants to be nominated for the position of branch representative at the bank where she works.Which of the following would be the best strategy for her to employ?

The fundamental unit of political activity is the coalition.

In the merger of two political parties,what would most likely be the necessary first step?

What is a characteristic that humans and primates share?

According to Alan Ball,which of the following situations would NOT be political?

The cabinets of many European democracies-for example,Germany,Italy,Denmark,and the Netherlands-are routinely put together as coalitions of two or more parties.

Politics has been called the art of the _______________ and the art of _______________.

When did the study of politics begin?

What problem do human beings face due to their vastly greater intelligence that other animals do not face?

Which term refers to an explicit agreement among parties to divide up the seats in cabinet when no single party has a majority of seats in the elected legislature?

Do humans need government?

Politics can be described as building coalitions of support to obtain ___________.

Human beings are the only political creatures.

Which term is a synonym for city-state?

Using the ideas of Bertrand de Jouvenel and Alan Ball,explain how a crime could be considered a political activity.

Jean Chrétien and Peter MacKay formed a coalition after the 2004 election.

An explicit agreement among political parties to divide up the seats in cabinet when no single party has a majority of seats in the elected legislature is called a _______________.

Christian and Islamic traditions,along with Henri du Saint-Simon,believe that:

Government is essential because it makes it possible for other human endeavours,such as religion,art,and business to flourish.

What was a polis in Ancient Greek times?

Power, Legitimacy, and Authority

Sovereignty, State and Citizenship

The Nation

Political Culture and Socialization

Law

Constitutionalism

Cooperation under Anarchy

Ideology

Liberalism

Conservatism

Socialism and Communism

Nationalism

Feminism

Environmentalism

Classification of Political Systems

Liberal Democracy

Transitions to Democracy

Autocratic Systems of Government

Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Unitary and Federal Systems

The Political Process

Interest Groups and Political Parties

Communications Media

Elections and Electoral Systems

Representative Assemblies

The Political Executive

The Administration

The Judiciary

Filters

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