Question 1

In general, bicameral legislatures produce better legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The self-interest of politicians in a democracy determines their political behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In what ways are legislatures designed faithfully to represent the public?

Accepted Answer

A)  By ensuring its members are representative of all the major strata of national society. 
B)  By ensuring equal representation for all territorial units of the country. 
C)  By facilitating the expression of views of constituents. 
A)  By ensuring its members are representative of all the major strata of national society. 
B)  By ensuring equal representation for all territorial units of the country. 
C)  By facilitating the expression of views of constituents. C

Question 4

Which type of public agency performs which kind of check on the executive?

Accepted Answer

Vertical accountabil

Question 5

In general what proportion of new laws originates with proposals from members of parliaments? Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  90% 
C)  10% 
A)  50% 
B)  90% 
C)  10%

Question 6

In general, bicameral legislatures slow down the legislative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What was the proportion of respondents in the following countries (listed in Table 12.3 (in the text)) that reported a high degree of domestic public confidence in their national parliament?

Accepted Answer

See Table 12.3 in the text for

Question 8

Which other procedural function do legislatures perform apart from ritualizing conflict and transparency?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which other procedural function do legislatures perform...

Question 9

What are the reasons for low levels of public confidence in the legislature, according to Norton? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Political culture. 
B)  Low standards of living. 
C)  Gender quota in parliaments. 
A)  Political culture. 
B)  Low standards of living. 
C)  Gender quota in parliaments.

Question 10

Surveys enquiring about public confidence in parliament simply reflect popular views on the institution of parliament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Burke's view of the role of elected representatives was that they should faithfully express the views of their constituents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements best encapsulates what legislatures do?

Accepted Answer

A)  In democracies parliaments are designed faithfully to reflect the structure of public opinion. 
B)  In democracies parliaments are designed to ensure equal weight for every citizen's vote. 
C)  In democracies parliaments are designed to ensure that all shades of opinion have an opportunity to be expressed. 
D)  In democracies parliaments are designed to ensure that elected representatives are typical of their constituents. 
A)  In democracies parliaments are designed faithfully to reflect the structure of public opinion. 
B)  In democracies parliaments are designed to ensure equal weight for every citizen's vote. 
C)  In democracies parliaments are designed to ensure that all shades of opinion have an opportunity to be expressed. 
D)  In democracies parliaments are designed to ensure that elected representatives are typical of their constituents.

Question 13

The term 'political class' denotes politicians who use their public office to increase their ownership of wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the rationale for the distance between the two front benches in the House of Commons?

Accepted Answer

A)  To be too far apart for one member to spit on another. 
B)  To be close enough to allow opponents to shake hands at the end of a debate. 
C)  To ensure opponents are unable to easily stab opponents with a sword. 
A)  To be too far apart for one member to spit on another. 
B)  To be close enough to allow opponents to shake hands at the end of a debate. 
C)  To ensure opponents are unable to easily stab opponents with a sword.

Question 15

According to Mezey, which type of legislature can be found in the countries specified?

Accepted Answer

a. US = Active
b. UK

In general, bicameral legislatures produce better legislation.

The self-interest of politicians in a democracy determines their political behaviour.

In what ways are legislatures designed faithfully to represent the public?

Which type of public agency performs which kind of check on the executive?

In general what proportion of new laws originates with proposals from members of parliaments? Please select all that apply.

In general, bicameral legislatures slow down the legislative process.

What was the proportion of respondents in the following countries (listed in Table 12.3 (in the text)) that reported a high degree of domestic public confidence in their national parliament?

Which other procedural function do legislatures perform apart from ritualizing conflict and transparency?

What are the reasons for low levels of public confidence in the legislature, according to Norton? Select all that apply.

Surveys enquiring about public confidence in parliament simply reflect popular views on the institution of parliament.

Burke's view of the role of elected representatives was that they should faithfully express the views of their constituents.

Which of the following statements best encapsulates what legislatures do?

The term 'political class' denotes politicians who use their public office to increase their ownership of wealth.

What is the rationale for the distance between the two front benches in the House of Commons?

According to Mezey, which type of legislature can be found in the countries specified?

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Conclusion

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Exam 12: Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators

In general, bicameral legislatures produce better legislation.

The self-interest of politicians in a democracy determines their political behaviour.

In what ways are legislatures designed faithfully to represent the public?

Which type of public agency performs which kind of check on the executive?

In general what proportion of new laws originates with proposals from members of parliaments? Please select all that apply.

In general, bicameral legislatures slow down the legislative process.

What was the proportion of respondents in the following countries (listed in Table 12.3 (in the text)) that reported a high degree of domestic public confidence in their national parliament?

Which other procedural function do legislatures perform apart from ritualizing conflict and transparency?

What are the reasons for low levels of public confidence in the legislature, according to Norton? Select all that apply.

Surveys enquiring about public confidence in parliament simply reflect popular views on the institution of parliament.

Burke's view of the role of elected representatives was that they should faithfully express the views of their constituents.

Which of the following statements best encapsulates what legislatures do?

The term 'political class' denotes politicians who use their public office to increase their ownership of wealth.

What is the rationale for the distance between the two front benches in the House of Commons?

According to Mezey, which type of legislature can be found in the countries specified?

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Conclusion

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