Question 1

That monarchs cannot create wealth even though their kingdoms depend on wealth is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a societal puzzle 
B) a power struggle 
C) a traditional monarchy 
D) a dilemma of power 
A) a societal puzzle 
B) a power struggle 
C) a traditional monarchy 
D) a dilemma of power D

Question 2

Which do you believe better serves democracy,district elections or proportional representation? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Both district elections and proportional representation have their own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to serving democracy.

District elections, also known as first-past-the-post voting, allow for direct representation of specific geographical areas. This can help ensure that each community has a voice in the government and that local issues are adequately addressed. However, district elections can also lead to gerrymandering, where district boundaries are manipulated to favor one party over another, and can result in a winner-takes-all scenario where minority voices are not adequately represented.

On the other hand, proportional representation ensures that the overall composition of the legislature reflects the overall distribution of votes. This can lead to a more diverse and inclusive representation of different political views, and can reduce the potential for gerrymandering. However, proportional representation can also lead to a proliferation of small parties and coalition governments, which may result in instability and difficulty in passing legislation.

In conclusion, both district elections and proportional representation have their merits and drawbacks. Ultimately, the best system for serving democracy may depend on the specific context and needs of a given country. It may be beneficial to consider a hybrid system that combines elements of both, such as mixed-member proportional representation, to ensure a balance between local representation and overall fairness in the electoral process.

Question 3

Legislatures do not create laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Gerrymandering is the process of intentionally drawing districts to gain a partisan advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Gridlock is usually associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) policy instability 
B) votes of no confidence 
C) divided government 
D) dictatorship 
A) policy instability 
B) votes of no confidence 
C) divided government 
D) dictatorship

Question 6

Shadow governments are ______.

Accepted Answer

A) members of the minority party who would take over if they were in the majority 
B) the protective services of government,such as the Secret Service 
C) secret organizations that control global economic systems 
D) made up of economic leaders who "pull the strings" even in democratic societies 
A) members of the minority party who would take over if they were in the majority 
B) the protective services of government,such as the Secret Service 
C) secret organizations that control global economic systems 
D) made up of economic leaders who "pull the strings" even in democratic societies

Question 7

A representative who utilizes both the trustee and delegate models of representation is referred to as a ______.

Accepted Answer

A) flip-flopper 
B) partisan 
C) politico 
D) bipartisan 
A) flip-flopper 
B) partisan 
C) politico 
D) bipartisan

Question 8

Lawmaking is probably the most fundamental role that legislative institutions play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The imperial presidency can happen only if the legislature fails to check its rise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A type of religious law,often associated with Islam,still practiced in some countries and regions today is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) sharia 
B) Al-Qaeda 
C) Islamic 
D) Hinduism 
A) sharia 
B) Al-Qaeda 
C) Islamic 
D) Hinduism

Question 11

Parliamentary systems do not suffer from gridlock,but they can suffer from ______,which also can cause government to stall.

Accepted Answer

A) cohabitation 
B) immobilism 
C) reorientation 
D) separation of powers 
A) cohabitation 
B) immobilism 
C) reorientation 
D) separation of powers

Question 12

The duties of legislative committees include ______.

Accepted Answer

A) catering to the whims of the executive and judicial branches 
B) holding hearings and debating 
C) supervising elections and signing bills 
D) making the passage of bills impossible 
A) catering to the whims of the executive and judicial branches 
B) holding hearings and debating 
C) supervising elections and signing bills 
D) making the passage of bills impossible

Question 13

Under this arrangement,the two major parties of a nation work together to achieve a higher national purpose: ______.

Accepted Answer

A) cohabitation 
B) unity government 
C) minority government 
D) social government 
A) cohabitation 
B) unity government 
C) minority government 
D) social government

Question 14

A legislature with 12 houses is referred to as bicameral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Shadow governments are a form of checking in parliamentary governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At one point,U.S.presidents accumulated so much power that Arthur Schlesinger Jr.warned of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) an imperial presidency 
B) a dynamic presidency 
C) a dual presidency 
D) an amorphous presidency 
A) an imperial presidency 
B) a dynamic presidency 
C) a dual presidency 
D) an amorphous presidency

Question 17

The U.S.Congress is best described as a ______ legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) unicameral 
B) bicameral 
C) tricameral 
D) multicameral 
A) unicameral 
B) bicameral 
C) tricameral 
D) multicameral

Question 18

In most legislatures,much of the real lawmaking work goes on in the legislative chambers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the name for the tactic used by Jefferson Smith in Mr.Smith Goes to Washington,which allows a senator or group of senators to talk indefinitely about a bill?

Accepted Answer

A) stranglehold 
B) filibuster 
C) hold 
D) cloture 
A) stranglehold 
B) filibuster 
C) hold 
D) cloture

Question 20

A divided government does not have an impact on lawmaking in Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

That monarchs cannot create wealth even though their kingdoms depend on wealth is an example of ______.

Which do you believe better serves democracy,district elections or proportional representation? Explain.

Legislatures do not create laws.

Gerrymandering is the process of intentionally drawing districts to gain a partisan advantage.

Gridlock is usually associated with which of the following?

Shadow governments are ______.

A representative who utilizes both the trustee and delegate models of representation is referred to as a ______.

Lawmaking is probably the most fundamental role that legislative institutions play.

The imperial presidency can happen only if the legislature fails to check its rise.

A type of religious law,often associated with Islam,still practiced in some countries and regions today is ______.

Parliamentary systems do not suffer from gridlock,but they can suffer from ______,which also can cause government to stall.

The duties of legislative committees include ______.

Under this arrangement,the two major parties of a nation work together to achieve a higher national purpose: ______.

A legislature with 12 houses is referred to as bicameral.

Shadow governments are a form of checking in parliamentary governments.

At one point,U.S.presidents accumulated so much power that Arthur Schlesinger Jr.warned of which of the following?

The U.S.Congress is best described as a ______ legislature.

In most legislatures,much of the real lawmaking work goes on in the legislative chambers.

Which of the following is the name for the tactic used by Jefferson Smith in Mr.Smith Goes to Washington,which allows a senator or group of senators to talk indefinitely about a bill?

A divided government does not have an impact on lawmaking in Congress.

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That monarchs cannot create wealth even though their kingdoms depend on wealth is an example of ______.

Which do you believe better serves democracy,district elections or proportional representation? Explain.

Legislatures do not create laws.

Gerrymandering is the process of intentionally drawing districts to gain a partisan advantage.

Gridlock is usually associated with which of the following?

Shadow governments are ______.

A representative who utilizes both the trustee and delegate models of representation is referred to as a ______.

Lawmaking is probably the most fundamental role that legislative institutions play.

The imperial presidency can happen only if the legislature fails to check its rise.

A type of religious law,often associated with Islam,still practiced in some countries and regions today is ______.

Parliamentary systems do not suffer from gridlock,but they can suffer from ______,which also can cause government to stall.

The duties of legislative committees include ______.

Under this arrangement,the two major parties of a nation work together to achieve a higher national purpose: ______.

A legislature with 12 houses is referred to as bicameral.

Shadow governments are a form of checking in parliamentary governments.

At one point,U.S.presidents accumulated so much power that Arthur Schlesinger Jr.warned of which of the following?

The U.S.Congress is best described as a ______ legislature.

In most legislatures,much of the real lawmaking work goes on in the legislative chambers.

Which of the following is the name for the tactic used by Jefferson Smith in Mr.Smith Goes to Washington,which allows a senator or group of senators to talk indefinitely about a bill?

A divided government does not have an impact on lawmaking in Congress.

Introducing the Ancient Debate: The Ideal Versus the Real

Why Government Security, Anarchy, and Some Basic Group Dynamics

Governing Society: We Know Who You Are

Governments Role in the Economy: The Offer You Cant Refuse

Structures and Institutions

El Grande Loco Casa Blanca: The Executive in Bad Spanish

Brazilian Bureaucracy: Do I Even Need to Bother With the Jokes

Courts and Law: Politics Behind the Gavel, Obviously, but Whats Under the Gown

Not Quite Right,but Still Good: The Democratic Ideal in Modern Politics

Media,Politics,and Government: Talking Heads Are Better Than None

International Politics: Apocalypse Now and Then

Political Culture: Sex and Agriculture, Getting Rucked Explains It All

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