Question 1

Which of the following would be an example of an austerity measure?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing government spending on national defense 
B) Increasing prescription drug coverage through Medicare 
C) Reducing taxes on the middle classes 
D) Reducing interest rates 
E) Reducing government spending on health care 
A) Increasing government spending on national defense 
B) Increasing prescription drug coverage through Medicare 
C) Reducing taxes on the middle classes 
D) Reducing interest rates 
E) Reducing government spending on health care E

Question 2

The tendency to join political alliances based on race, gender, or other demographic categories is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Identity politics 
B) Anti-pluralist politics 
C) Liberal politics 
D) Conservative politics 
E) Nationalistic politics 
A) Identity politics 
B) Anti-pluralist politics 
C) Liberal politics 
D) Conservative politics 
E) Nationalistic politics A

Question 3

Why do many populist candidates such as Donald Trump use anti-immigrant rhetoric in their campaigns?

Accepted Answer

A) This approach distracts from the personal life of the candidate. 
B) This approach allows the candidate to look serious on foreign policy. 
C) This approach forces non-populist candidates to conduct additional research on the issue. 
D) This approach allows the candidate to recruit a diverse base of support. 
E) This approach encourages people to blame "the other" for the country's problems. 
A) This approach distracts from the personal life of the candidate. 
B) This approach allows the candidate to look serious on foreign policy. 
C) This approach forces non-populist candidates to conduct additional research on the issue. 
D) This approach allows the candidate to recruit a diverse base of support. 
E) This approach encourages people to blame "the other" for the country's problems. E

Question 4

What are the three main components of Trump's immigration policy? Describe each in detail. Taken together, describe the overall effect of these policies on immigration.

Accepted Answer

The three main components of Trump's imm

Question 5

What are austerity measures, and why did governments implement them in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis?

Accepted Answer

Austerity measures refer to policies imp

Question 6

What is the key difference between western Europe and central/eastern Europe in terms of nationalist-populist movements?

Accepted Answer

A) Democracy is newer and less well established in central/eastern Europe than in western Europe. 
B) Democracy is older and better established in central/eastern Europe than in western Europe. 
C) Nationalist-populist movements have been strong in western European but largely nonexistent in central/eastern Europe. 
D) Nationalist-populist movements have been strong in central/eastern European but largely nonexistent in western Europe. 
E) Strong civic organizations have limited the appeal of nationalist-populist movements in central/eastern Europe, though such organizations do not exist in western Europe. 
A) Democracy is newer and less well established in central/eastern Europe than in western Europe. 
B) Democracy is older and better established in central/eastern Europe than in western Europe. 
C) Nationalist-populist movements have been strong in western European but largely nonexistent in central/eastern Europe. 
D) Nationalist-populist movements have been strong in central/eastern European but largely nonexistent in western Europe. 
E) Strong civic organizations have limited the appeal of nationalist-populist movements in central/eastern Europe, though such organizations do not exist in western Europe.

Question 7

What was Trump's initial policy regarding the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)program?

Accepted Answer

A) He expanded the program to include people from additional countries. 
B) He sought to end the program but was prevented from doing so by the courts. 
C) He sought to prevent new people from registering but did not change the program for existing recipients. 
D) He ended the program and began deporting the people in the program. 
E) He did not seek to make any major changes to the program. 
A) He expanded the program to include people from additional countries. 
B) He sought to end the program but was prevented from doing so by the courts. 
C) He sought to prevent new people from registering but did not change the program for existing recipients. 
D) He ended the program and began deporting the people in the program. 
E) He did not seek to make any major changes to the program.

Question 8

How have the changing demographics of the American electorate been linked to the rise of populist candidates? How might these factors be connected? What other issues might also be at play?

Accepted Answer

The changing demographics of the America

Question 9

Following the Arab Spring of 2010-2011, which country has established a relatively stable and democratic government?

Accepted Answer

A) Syria 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) Tunisia 
D) Egypt 
E) Sudan 
A) Syria 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) Tunisia 
D) Egypt 
E) Sudan

Question 10

Which of the following characteristics is common to both right- and left-wing populists?

Accepted Answer

A) Support for the working class, specifically the rights of labor unions 
B) Opposition to immigration specifically and diversity generally 
C) Identification as a political pragmatist, prioritizing solving problems over labels 
D) Identification as a political "outsider" favoring redistribution of political power 
E) Support for removing money from elections and campaigns 
A) Support for the working class, specifically the rights of labor unions 
B) Opposition to immigration specifically and diversity generally 
C) Identification as a political pragmatist, prioritizing solving problems over labels 
D) Identification as a political "outsider" favoring redistribution of political power 
E) Support for removing money from elections and campaigns

Question 11

Many political scientists and economists believe that the rise of modern populism was primarily linked to what event?

Accepted Answer

A) The end of the Soviet Union in 1991 
B) The reelection of President George W. Bush in 2004 
C) The financial crisis of 2007-2009 
D) The beginning of the war in Iraq in 2003 
E) The terrorist attacks of 9/11 
A) The end of the Soviet Union in 1991 
B) The reelection of President George W. Bush in 2004 
C) The financial crisis of 2007-2009 
D) The beginning of the war in Iraq in 2003 
E) The terrorist attacks of 9/11

Question 12

Concerning trends in modern populist movements have been the trends toward less focus on policy and ideological preferences and more focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Religious doctrine 
B) Racial and ethnic identity 
C) Economic success 
D) Candidates' backgrounds 
E) Personal morality 
A) Religious doctrine 
B) Racial and ethnic identity 
C) Economic success 
D) Candidates' backgrounds 
E) Personal morality

Question 13

What was Barack Obama's 80/40 strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the Asian American vote and 40 percent of the Hispanic vote. 
B) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the white vote and 40 percent of the nonwhite vote. 
C) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the nonwhite vote and 40 percent of the white vote. 
D) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the female vote and 40 percent of the male vote. 
E) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the male vote and 40 percent of the female vote. 
A) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the Asian American vote and 40 percent of the Hispanic vote. 
B) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the white vote and 40 percent of the nonwhite vote. 
C) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the nonwhite vote and 40 percent of the white vote. 
D) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the female vote and 40 percent of the male vote. 
E) His campaign sought to win 80 percent of the male vote and 40 percent of the female vote.

Question 14

What is a subprime mortgage?

Accepted Answer

A) A loan offered to borrowers with lower than average credit ratings 
B) A loan offered on property in less desirable neighborhoods 
C) A loan offered on new properties outside of central cities 
D) A loan offered allowing borrowers to use their retirement accounts as collateral 
E) A loan offered to borrowers who could guarantee early payment 
A) A loan offered to borrowers with lower than average credit ratings 
B) A loan offered on property in less desirable neighborhoods 
C) A loan offered on new properties outside of central cities 
D) A loan offered allowing borrowers to use their retirement accounts as collateral 
E) A loan offered to borrowers who could guarantee early payment

Question 15

Which demographic group was Donald Trump most successful with in the 2016 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A) Women 
B) African Americans 
C) Hispanics 
D) Men 
E) Young people 
A) Women 
B) African Americans 
C) Hispanics 
D) Men 
E) Young people

Question 16

Which describes the changes in the demographics of the electorate from 1988 to 2016?

Accepted Answer

A) The percentage of nonwhite voters roughly tripled in that time period. 
B) The percentage of white voters increased steadily over this period. 
C) The percentage of Asian American voters remained largely unchanged. 
D) The percentage of African American voters increased dramatically. 
E) The percentage of Hispanic voters remained largely unchanged. 
A) The percentage of nonwhite voters roughly tripled in that time period. 
B) The percentage of white voters increased steadily over this period. 
C) The percentage of Asian American voters remained largely unchanged. 
D) The percentage of African American voters increased dramatically. 
E) The percentage of Hispanic voters remained largely unchanged.

Question 17

In what ways are the populist campaigns of candidates like Donald Trump different from earlier populist campaigns? Please be specific. Why are these campaigns potentially more problematic for American democracy?

Accepted Answer

The populist campaigns of candidates lik

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the "DREAMers"?

Accepted Answer

A) People seeking citizenship to the United States who entered the country illegally as children 
B) People seeking citizenship to the United States who entered the country illegally as adults 
C) People seeking citizenship to the United States who came from countries facing civil wars 
D) People seeking citizenship to the United States who served in the US military 
E) People seeking citizenship to the United States who were denied citizenship to Canada 
A) People seeking citizenship to the United States who entered the country illegally as children 
B) People seeking citizenship to the United States who entered the country illegally as adults 
C) People seeking citizenship to the United States who came from countries facing civil wars 
D) People seeking citizenship to the United States who served in the US military 
E) People seeking citizenship to the United States who were denied citizenship to Canada

Question 19

How did the Trump administration revise the travel ban in order to receive approval from the courts?

Accepted Answer

A) The administration removed Somalia from the list of affected countries . 
B) The administration removed Syria from the list of affected countries . 
C) The administration delayed implementation of the policy until the end of the year . 
D) The administration added two non-Muslim majority countries to the list of affected countries . 
E) The administration added two new Muslim majority countries to the list of affected countries . 
A) The administration removed Somalia from the list of affected countries . 
B) The administration removed Syria from the list of affected countries . 
C) The administration delayed implementation of the policy until the end of the year . 
D) The administration added two non-Muslim majority countries to the list of affected countries . 
E) The administration added two new Muslim majority countries to the list of affected countries .

Question 20

The massive displacement of people from Syria has led to which European nation taking in the largest number of refugees?

Accepted Answer

A) Hungary 
B) The United Kingdom 
C) France 
D) Germany 
E) Sweden 
A) Hungary 
B) The United Kingdom 
C) France 
D) Germany 
E) Sweden

Which of the following would be an example of an austerity measure?

The tendency to join political alliances based on race, gender, or other demographic categories is known as which of the following?

Why do many populist candidates such as Donald Trump use anti-immigrant rhetoric in their campaigns?

What are the three main components of Trump's immigration policy? Describe each in detail. Taken together, describe the overall effect of these policies on immigration.

What are austerity measures, and why did governments implement them in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis?

What is the key difference between western Europe and central/eastern Europe in terms of nationalist-populist movements?

What was Trump's initial policy regarding the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)program?

How have the changing demographics of the American electorate been linked to the rise of populist candidates? How might these factors be connected? What other issues might also be at play?

Following the Arab Spring of 2010-2011, which country has established a relatively stable and democratic government?

Which of the following characteristics is common to both right- and left-wing populists?

Many political scientists and economists believe that the rise of modern populism was primarily linked to what event?

Concerning trends in modern populist movements have been the trends toward less focus on policy and ideological preferences and more focus on which of the following?

What was Barack Obama's 80/40 strategy?

What is a subprime mortgage?

Which demographic group was Donald Trump most successful with in the 2016 presidential election?

Which describes the changes in the demographics of the electorate from 1988 to 2016?

In what ways are the populist campaigns of candidates like Donald Trump different from earlier populist campaigns? Please be specific. Why are these campaigns potentially more problematic for American democracy?

Which of the following best describes the "DREAMers"?

How did the Trump administration revise the travel ban in order to receive approval from the courts?

The massive displacement of people from Syria has led to which European nation taking in the largest number of refugees?

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Exam 5: Nationalism and Populism in the United States and Abroad

Which of the following would be an example of an austerity measure?

The tendency to join political alliances based on race, gender, or other demographic categories is known as which of the following?

Why do many populist candidates such as Donald Trump use anti-immigrant rhetoric in their campaigns?

What are the three main components of Trump's immigration policy? Describe each in detail. Taken together, describe the overall effect of these policies on immigration.

What are austerity measures, and why did governments implement them in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis?

What is the key difference between western Europe and central/eastern Europe in terms of nationalist-populist movements?

What was Trump's initial policy regarding the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)program?

How have the changing demographics of the American electorate been linked to the rise of populist candidates? How might these factors be connected? What other issues might also be at play?

Following the Arab Spring of 2010-2011, which country has established a relatively stable and democratic government?

Which of the following characteristics is common to both right- and left-wing populists?

Many political scientists and economists believe that the rise of modern populism was primarily linked to what event?

Concerning trends in modern populist movements have been the trends toward less focus on policy and ideological preferences and more focus on which of the following?

What was Barack Obama's 80/40 strategy?

What is a subprime mortgage?

Which demographic group was Donald Trump most successful with in the 2016 presidential election?

Which describes the changes in the demographics of the electorate from 1988 to 2016?

In what ways are the populist campaigns of candidates like Donald Trump different from earlier populist campaigns? Please be specific. Why are these campaigns potentially more problematic for American democracy?

Which of the following best describes the "DREAMers"?

How did the Trump administration revise the travel ban in order to receive approval from the courts?

The massive displacement of people from Syria has led to which European nation taking in the largest number of refugees?

Why Politics Matters

Ancient Political Theory

Modern Political Theory

The American Government

Authoritarian Systems of Government

Democratic Systems of Government

Comparing Legislatures

Comparing Executives

Comparing Judiciaries

Understanding International Relations: Terms and Theories

War, Diplomacy, and the Beginning of International Relations

Filters