Question 1

The only political system that could guarantee the cooperation between the legislative and executive branches is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a monarchy 
B) a dictatorship 
C) a democracy 
D) an oligarchy 
A) a monarchy 
B) a dictatorship 
C) a democracy 
D) an oligarchy

Question 2

The efficiency with which goods or services are produced is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Parkinson's Law 
B) profitability 
C) productivity 
D) economic growth 
A) Parkinson's Law 
B) profitability 
C) productivity 
D) economic growth

Question 3

Explain which type of candidate parliamentary systems seek out to become ministers.

Accepted Answer

A) Those who have experience winning elections and serving on a parliamentary committee 
B) Newcomers who can bring in a fresh perspective to the ministry 
C) Individuals who possess a great knowledge of the specific ministry's area 
D) Those who have political experience regardless of whether or not they have been elected in the past 
A) Those who have experience winning elections and serving on a parliamentary committee 
B) Newcomers who can bring in a fresh perspective to the ministry 
C) Individuals who possess a great knowledge of the specific ministry's area 
D) Those who have political experience regardless of whether or not they have been elected in the past

Question 4

How is the Roman Catholic Church bureaucratic in an ideal sense?

Accepted Answer

A) The Pope, in most cases, must carry out his term until death. 
B) People donate large amounts of money to the Roman Catholic Church on an annual basis. 
C) It was established during the Middle Ages, and therefore has a long history of tradition. 
D) There is a chain of command in which the power starts with the Pope and moves down to the priest of the church. 
A) The Pope, in most cases, must carry out his term until death. 
B) People donate large amounts of money to the Roman Catholic Church on an annual basis. 
C) It was established during the Middle Ages, and therefore has a long history of tradition. 
D) There is a chain of command in which the power starts with the Pope and moves down to the priest of the church.

Question 5

Parkinson's Law refers to the concept that work is completed ahead of schedule as to accomplish as much as possible in any given amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the differences between Germany's bureaucrats and those of the U.S.and Britain.

Accepted Answer

A) German bureaucrats believe that the law is flexible, whereas those in the U.S. and Britain see it as a set system of codes. 
B) German bureaucrats do not have a background in law, while those in the U.S. and Britain are often educated in law. 
C) German bureaucrats have a background in law that allows them to see the law as a set system of codes, whereas those in the U.S. and Britain manage to see law in a similar way without the required background. 
D) German bureaucrats believe the law is a set system of codes, while those in the U.S. and Britain see common law as more flexible. 
A) German bureaucrats believe that the law is flexible, whereas those in the U.S. and Britain see it as a set system of codes. 
B) German bureaucrats do not have a background in law, while those in the U.S. and Britain are often educated in law. 
C) German bureaucrats have a background in law that allows them to see the law as a set system of codes, whereas those in the U.S. and Britain manage to see law in a similar way without the required background. 
D) German bureaucrats believe the law is a set system of codes, while those in the U.S. and Britain see common law as more flexible.

Question 7

Describe what it means to be a bureaucracy.Would bureaucracy function without the career civil service? Explain.Given what we know, does Britain have a tighter bureaucracy than the United States? Why or why not? Indicate what this reveals about the United States?

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Writ

Question 8

Each division of government in a parliamentary system is headed by a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) secretary 
B) president 
C) prime minister 
D) minister 
A) secretary 
B) president 
C) prime minister 
D) minister

Question 9

How did President Reagan earn a second term in spite of his "hands-off" approach?

Accepted Answer

A) He promised to take on a more "hands-on" approach during his second term. 
B) Citizens saw little to no flaws with his "hands-off" approach. 
C) He switched to a more "hands-on" approach in the months leading up to the election. 
D) He focused on his personality and ability to project a calm mood amongst citizens. 
A) He promised to take on a more "hands-on" approach during his second term. 
B) Citizens saw little to no flaws with his "hands-off" approach. 
C) He switched to a more "hands-on" approach in the months leading up to the election. 
D) He focused on his personality and ability to project a calm mood amongst citizens.

Question 10

What evidence can you present in support of the reformation of Japan's bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A) Some believe that "no one is in charge" in Japan. 
B) The vice minister has more power than the minister of a ministry. 
C) Japanese civil servants retire at younger ages. 
D) Bureaucratic supervision has led to a flat economy after decades of economic prosperity. 
A) Some believe that "no one is in charge" in Japan. 
B) The vice minister has more power than the minister of a ministry. 
C) Japanese civil servants retire at younger ages. 
D) Bureaucratic supervision has led to a flat economy after decades of economic prosperity.

Question 11

Based on qualifications pertaining to their educational background and examinations, civil servants are __________ officials.

Accepted Answer

appointed,

Question 12

How long can a prime minister remain in office compared to a president? Why are executive terms established for presidents but not prime ministers? How do fixed terms place a check on presidents? Are there any downfalls to the fixed term? Does either method seem more efficient?

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Disc

Question 13

Would the United States government be classified as a bureaucracy if we eliminated the chain of command for the president?

Accepted Answer

A) No, because a bureaucracy cannot exist without some sort of hierarchy of authority. 
B) Yes, because a bureaucracy naturally exists within any large organization. 
C) Yes, because the chain of command cannot be eliminated. 
D) Yes, because we would still have democracy, a key component to bureaucracy. 
A) No, because a bureaucracy cannot exist without some sort of hierarchy of authority. 
B) Yes, because a bureaucracy naturally exists within any large organization. 
C) Yes, because the chain of command cannot be eliminated. 
D) Yes, because we would still have democracy, a key component to bureaucracy.

Question 14

What powers do prime ministers possess that could possibly benefit the United States president if he or she also had them?

Accepted Answer

Prime ministers, particularly in parliam

Question 15

Hitler gained supporters with the rise of the Third Reich, which brought about the fall of the Weimar Republic in 1933, because the civil servant class loathed __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hitler gained supporters with the rise of...

Question 16

Explain how corruption still occurs within China, even though party members are supposed to combat such occurrences.

Accepted Answer

A) China's authoritarian government depends on the cadres, who engage in corruptive practices such as accepting bribes and fake "taxes," to run the country. 
B) The Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection expels party members who do not agree with the cadres' corruptive practices, thereby eliminating the opposition. 
C) China's Communist system prevents any of its officials from losing power. 
D) Any corruption done by the cadres does not hurt the regime in anyway. 
A) China's authoritarian government depends on the cadres, who engage in corruptive practices such as accepting bribes and fake "taxes," to run the country. 
B) The Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection expels party members who do not agree with the cadres' corruptive practices, thereby eliminating the opposition. 
C) China's Communist system prevents any of its officials from losing power. 
D) Any corruption done by the cadres does not hurt the regime in anyway.

Question 17

Describe a career civil servant.

Accepted Answer

A) A civil servant who is elected based on their knowledge of a specialized area 
B) A professional civil servant who is not a political appointee, but answers to elected officials 
C) A civil servant who provides consultation to elected officials and does not have to abide by certain laws as other civil servants do 
D) A civil servant who works under an elected official with the intent of running for election one day 
A) A civil servant who is elected based on their knowledge of a specialized area 
B) A professional civil servant who is not a political appointee, but answers to elected officials 
C) A civil servant who provides consultation to elected officials and does not have to abide by certain laws as other civil servants do 
D) A civil servant who works under an elected official with the intent of running for election one day

Question 18

Choose a graph to best compare the age of voters and voter activity within the Unites States.

Accepted Answer

A) Bar graph 
B) Line graph 
C) Scatter plot 
D) Pie chart 
A) Bar graph 
B) Line graph 
C) Scatter plot 
D) Pie chart

Question 19

As the primus inter pares, the prime minister cannot dismiss any ministers in his cabinet unless he or she appointed them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Provide an example of what happens when a President takes on a more "hands-off" approach.

Accepted Answer

A) The president grows stressed and tired after devoting a great deal of time to their administration. 
B) Senators must decide whether or not soldiers are sent into war if the president cannot make the decision on his own. 
C) After receiving only general directions from the president, subordinates commit an illegal transaction of goods and transfer money overseas. 
D) Subordinates of the administration receive both blame and praise for decisions made by the president. 
A) The president grows stressed and tired after devoting a great deal of time to their administration. 
B) Senators must decide whether or not soldiers are sent into war if the president cannot make the decision on his own. 
C) After receiving only general directions from the president, subordinates commit an illegal transaction of goods and transfer money overseas. 
D) Subordinates of the administration receive both blame and praise for decisions made by the president.

The only political system that could guarantee the cooperation between the legislative and executive branches is __________.

The efficiency with which goods or services are produced is __________.

Explain which type of candidate parliamentary systems seek out to become ministers.

How is the Roman Catholic Church bureaucratic in an ideal sense?

Parkinson's Law refers to the concept that work is completed ahead of schedule as to accomplish as much as possible in any given amount of time.

Discuss the differences between Germany's bureaucrats and those of the U.S.and Britain.

Describe what it means to be a bureaucracy.Would bureaucracy function without the career civil service? Explain.Given what we know, does Britain have a tighter bureaucracy than the United States? Why or why not? Indicate what this reveals about the United States?

Each division of government in a parliamentary system is headed by a __________.

How did President Reagan earn a second term in spite of his "hands-off" approach?

What evidence can you present in support of the reformation of Japan's bureaucracy?

Based on qualifications pertaining to their educational background and examinations, civil servants are __________ officials.

How long can a prime minister remain in office compared to a president? Why are executive terms established for presidents but not prime ministers? How do fixed terms place a check on presidents? Are there any downfalls to the fixed term? Does either method seem more efficient?

Would the United States government be classified as a bureaucracy if we eliminated the chain of command for the president?

What powers do prime ministers possess that could possibly benefit the United States president if he or she also had them?

Hitler gained supporters with the rise of the Third Reich, which brought about the fall of the Weimar Republic in 1933, because the civil servant class loathed __________.

Explain how corruption still occurs within China, even though party members are supposed to combat such occurrences.

Describe a career civil servant.

Choose a graph to best compare the age of voters and voter activity within the Unites States.

As the primus inter pares, the prime minister cannot dismiss any ministers in his cabinet unless he or she appointed them.

Provide an example of what happens when a President takes on a more "hands-off" approach.

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Exam 14: Executives and Bureaucracies

The only political system that could guarantee the cooperation between the legislative and executive branches is __________.

The efficiency with which goods or services are produced is __________.

Explain which type of candidate parliamentary systems seek out to become ministers.

How is the Roman Catholic Church bureaucratic in an ideal sense?

Parkinson's Law refers to the concept that work is completed ahead of schedule as to accomplish as much as possible in any given amount of time.

Discuss the differences between Germany's bureaucrats and those of the U.S.and Britain.

Describe what it means to be a bureaucracy.Would bureaucracy function without the career civil service? Explain.Given what we know, does Britain have a tighter bureaucracy than the United States? Why or why not? Indicate what this reveals about the United States?

Each division of government in a parliamentary system is headed by a __________.

How did President Reagan earn a second term in spite of his "hands-off" approach?

What evidence can you present in support of the reformation of Japan's bureaucracy?

Based on qualifications pertaining to their educational background and examinations, civil servants are __________ officials.

How long can a prime minister remain in office compared to a president? Why are executive terms established for presidents but not prime ministers? How do fixed terms place a check on presidents? Are there any downfalls to the fixed term? Does either method seem more efficient?

Would the United States government be classified as a bureaucracy if we eliminated the chain of command for the president?

What powers do prime ministers possess that could possibly benefit the United States president if he or she also had them?

Hitler gained supporters with the rise of the Third Reich, which brought about the fall of the Weimar Republic in 1933, because the civil servant class loathed __________.

Explain how corruption still occurs within China, even though party members are supposed to combat such occurrences.

Describe a career civil servant.

Choose a graph to best compare the age of voters and voter activity within the Unites States.

As the primus inter pares, the prime minister cannot dismiss any ministers in his cabinet unless he or she appointed them.

Provide an example of what happens when a President takes on a more "hands-off" approach.

Politics and Political Science

Theories

Political Ideologies

States

Constitutions and Rights

Regimes

Political Culture

Public Opinion

Political Communication

Interest Groups

Parties

Elections

Legislatures

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

International Relations

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