Question 1

The combination of empirical and normative analysis is evident in policy analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Describe the three basic types of authority described by Max Weber.

Accepted Answer

Weber examined three basic types of authority:
1. Charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of a leader;
2. Traditional authority is based on customs;
3. Legal-rational authority is based on legal rules and procedures

Question 3

Which statement describes charismatic authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Political leaders must follow the same rules as everybody else." 
B)  "Political leaders are born, not made" 
C)  "Power flows from the barrel of a gun " 
D)  "Power is corrupt " 
A)  "Political leaders must follow the same rules as everybody else." 
B)  "Political leaders are born, not made" 
C)  "Power flows from the barrel of a gun " 
D)  "Power is corrupt " B

Question 4

Democracy tends to reflect the minority opinions of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A form of power that is exercised by offering a reward or bribe is described as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  persuasion 
B)  inducement 
C)  coercion 
D)  bargaining 
A)  persuasion 
B)  inducement 
C)  coercion 
D)  bargaining

Question 6

The pluralist perspective asserts that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  power is highly concentrated in a few hands 
B)  governments are highly split between different levels 
C)  groups tend to share similar values and goals in a political community 
D)  a wide variety of groups are able to influence the government 
A)  power is highly concentrated in a few hands 
B)  governments are highly split between different levels 
C)  groups tend to share similar values and goals in a political community 
D)  a wide variety of groups are able to influence the government

Question 7

An individualist perspective on society argues that humans _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are naturally harmonious in their interaction with others 
B)  act primarily in their own interests when making decisions 
C)  pursue the common good even if it conflicts with their own interests 
D)  follow strong authoritarian individuals 
A)  are naturally harmonious in their interaction with others 
B)  act primarily in their own interests when making decisions 
C)  pursue the common good even if it conflicts with their own interests 
D)  follow strong authoritarian individuals

Question 8

Legal-rational forms of authority are based on the personal qualities of a leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define what is described as "people power" in this chapter and provide two historical examples where this has occurred.

Accepted Answer

People power is the mobilization of ordi

Question 10

Political analysis that uses careful observation and comparison to develop testable theories is the definition of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical analysis 
B)  system process theory 
C)  policy analysis 
D)  normative analysis 
A)  empirical analysis 
B)  system process theory 
C)  policy analysis 
D)  normative analysis

Question 11

After having increased greenhouse gases in 2011, Canada withdrew from the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kyoto Protocol 
B)  Rio Treaty 
C)  ABM Treaty 
D)  Paris Agreement 
A)  Kyoto Protocol 
B)  Rio Treaty 
C)  ABM Treaty 
D)  Paris Agreement

Question 12

What is meant by the political agenda?

Accepted Answer

The political agenda consists

Question 13

What is the free rider problem?

Accepted Answer

The free rider problem results

Question 14

Briefly explain how globalism and considerations of the future pose important questions about the idea of the common good.

Accepted Answer

We all belong to larger and smaller poli

Question 15

Which scholar suggest that if individuals pursue their own economic self interest in a competitive free-market system, the result will be maximization of the wealth of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam Smith 
B)  David Riccardo 
C)  Max Weber 
D)  Nelson Mandela 
A)  Adam Smith 
B)  David Riccardo 
C)  Max Weber 
D)  Nelson Mandela

Question 16

How can the common good be achieved, from an individualistic perspective on politics?

Accepted Answer

An individualistic perspective on politi

Question 17

'People power' refers to the ability of ordinary or disadvantaged people to challenge the powerful through determined and skilful action. The successful use of 'people power' occurred when the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people demonstrated against the communist governments of some Eastern European countries in 1989 
B)  US senators from small states were able to challenge the majority opinion of the American people 
C)  government of china suppressed student-led demands for democratization in 1989 
D)  governments failed to agree to firm targets for greenhouse gas emissions in Copenhagen in 2009 
A)  people demonstrated against the communist governments of some Eastern European countries in 1989 
B)  US senators from small states were able to challenge the majority opinion of the American people 
C)  government of china suppressed student-led demands for democratization in 1989 
D)  governments failed to agree to firm targets for greenhouse gas emissions in Copenhagen in 2009

Question 18

The authors of the text prefer one definition of 'politics' over others. Which one of the following definitions do the authors of the textbook prefer?

Accepted Answer

A)  the art and science of government 
B)  relationships of mutual gain 
C)  making collective decisions for a community 
D)  individualistic pursuit of power 
A)  the art and science of government 
B)  relationships of mutual gain 
C)  making collective decisions for a community 
D)  individualistic pursuit of power

Question 19

Discuss Hardin's explanation of the tragedy of the commons and three solutions to the problem discussed in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

In Garrett Hardin's famous example demon

Question 20

'Behaviouralism' seeks to understand peoples' political behavior by using quantitative methods like surveys. The goal is to develop a scientific approach that is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptable 
B)  normative 
C)  value-free 
D)  predictable 
A)  adaptable 
B)  normative 
C)  value-free 
D)  predictable

The combination of empirical and normative analysis is evident in policy analysis.

Describe the three basic types of authority described by Max Weber.

Which statement describes charismatic authority?

Democracy tends to reflect the minority opinions of the population.

A form of power that is exercised by offering a reward or bribe is described as _________.

The pluralist perspective asserts that ________.

An individualist perspective on society argues that humans _______________.

Legal-rational forms of authority are based on the personal qualities of a leader.

Define what is described as "people power" in this chapter and provide two historical examples where this has occurred.

Political analysis that uses careful observation and comparison to develop testable theories is the definition of ___________.

After having increased greenhouse gases in 2011, Canada withdrew from the ___________.

What is meant by the political agenda?

What is the free rider problem?

Briefly explain how globalism and considerations of the future pose important questions about the idea of the common good.

Which scholar suggest that if individuals pursue their own economic self interest in a competitive free-market system, the result will be maximization of the wealth of society?

How can the common good be achieved, from an individualistic perspective on politics?

'People power' refers to the ability of ordinary or disadvantaged people to challenge the powerful through determined and skilful action. The successful use of 'people power' occurred when the ________.

The authors of the text prefer one definition of 'politics' over others. Which one of the following definitions do the authors of the textbook prefer?

Discuss Hardin's explanation of the tragedy of the commons and three solutions to the problem discussed in the chapter.

'Behaviouralism' seeks to understand peoples' political behavior by using quantitative methods like surveys. The goal is to develop a scientific approach that is ________.

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Parliamentary Systems

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

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Exam 1: Understanding Politics

The combination of empirical and normative analysis is evident in policy analysis.

Describe the three basic types of authority described by Max Weber.

Which statement describes charismatic authority?

Democracy tends to reflect the minority opinions of the population.

A form of power that is exercised by offering a reward or bribe is described as _________.

The pluralist perspective asserts that ________.

An individualist perspective on society argues that humans _______________.

Legal-rational forms of authority are based on the personal qualities of a leader.

Define what is described as "people power" in this chapter and provide two historical examples where this has occurred.

Political analysis that uses careful observation and comparison to develop testable theories is the definition of ___________.

After having increased greenhouse gases in 2011, Canada withdrew from the ___________.

What is meant by the political agenda?

What is the free rider problem?

Briefly explain how globalism and considerations of the future pose important questions about the idea of the common good.

Which scholar suggest that if individuals pursue their own economic self interest in a competitive free-market system, the result will be maximization of the wealth of society?

How can the common good be achieved, from an individualistic perspective on politics?

'People power' refers to the ability of ordinary or disadvantaged people to challenge the powerful through determined and skilful action. The successful use of 'people power' occurred when the ________.

The authors of the text prefer one definition of 'politics' over others. Which one of the following definitions do the authors of the textbook prefer?

Discuss Hardin's explanation of the tragedy of the commons and three solutions to the problem discussed in the chapter.

'Behaviouralism' seeks to understand peoples' political behavior by using quantitative methods like surveys. The goal is to develop a scientific approach that is ________.

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Parliamentary Systems

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

Filters