Question 1

Which demographic group was Hillary Clinton most successful with in the 2016 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A) Caucasians 
B) Men 
C) Women 
D) Older people 
E) African Americans

Question 2

Describe the link between social media use and the rise of populist candidates. How might these factors be connected? What other issues might also be at play?

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Question 3

Compare the leadership styles of President Trump and Prime Minister Orban. How are the two individuals similar in approach, and how are they different? How likely are they to remain in power in the future?

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Question 4

The greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression started in 2007 likely as a result of what economic practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Households taking on unsustainable levels of credit card debt 
B) Students borrowing more for education than they could repay 
C) Investors borrowing money to buy stocks and bonds 
D) A rise in subprime lending by banks 
E) Risky international currency trading

Question 5

Both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are considered to be populist leaders. How do these leaders differ? How are they similar?

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Question 6

According to Amy Chua's book Political Tribes , how are the various "tribes" interacting in modern America?

Accepted Answer

A) Some groups feel at risk in relation to a couple of clearly dominant groups . 
B) No group feels dominant and all groups feel at risk . 
C) Most groups feel at risk in relation to a single, clearly dominant group . 
D) All group s feel dominant, regardless of their actual position . 
E) Some tribes are adding members, and others are seeing their members grow disaffected .

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the earliest US presidential election campaign emphasizing being a political "outsider" and anti-establishment?

Accepted Answer

A) Richard Nixon's campaign in 1960 
B) Jimmy Carter's campaign in 1980 
C) Herbert Hoover's campaign in 1932 
D) John Adams' campaign in 1824 
E) Andrew Jackson's campaign in 1828

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of a European nationalist-populist party?

Accepted Answer

A) Fidesz Party 
B) Alternative for Germany 
C) National Rally 
D) Northern League 
E) Christian Democratic Union

Question 9

What were the dominant ideologies of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Accepted Answer

A) Fascism and environmentalism 
B) Nationalism and fascism 
C) Communism and capitalism 
D) Nationalism and communism 
E) Socialism and feminism

Question 10

What are the Soros amendments in Hungary?

Accepted Answer

A) They are amendments designed to reduce anti-Semitic sentiments in the country . 
B) They are amendments designed to reduce anti-Muslim sentiments in the country . 
C) They are amendments designed to limit nongovernmental organizations from assisting asylum seekers. 
D) They are amendments designed to increase nongovernmental organizations' ability to assist asylum seekers. 
E) They are amendments designed to increase the freedom of the press .

Question 11

Which of the following was a major problem with subprime mortgages?

Accepted Answer

A) Housing costs remained low, making home ownership unattractive . 
B) The risk of defaults on these mortgages was higher . 
C) These mortgages were rarely offered by banks . 
D) The mortgages were limited to only the wealthiest borrowers . 
E) Banks made little money off of them, causing them to raise other fees .

Question 12

Left-wing populism is often characterized by what key characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Cuts to the social welfare state 
B) Tax cuts for investors and the wealthy 
C) Increased regulation of the economy 
D) Decreased participation in international institutions such as the United Nations 
E) Support for increased trade openness

Question 13

The presidential campaign of Donald Trump significantly addressed all of the following issues EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

A) Free trade 
B) Immigration 
C) The divide between political elites and "regular Americans" 
D) National traditions and norms 
E) The rising cost of education

Question 14

How is the Law and Justice Party in Poland different from many other populist parties?

Accepted Answer

A) The party has used Poland's weak economy as an opportunity to weaken trade unions . 
B) The party has used Poland's strong economy to expand the welfare state . 
C) The party has sought to distance Poland from the European Union and move closer to Russia . 
D) The party has sought to increase the number of immigrants in order to deal with a growing labor shortage . 
E) The party has increased civil liberties in order to bring it in line with other European Union member states .

Question 15

Approaches to government spending that are designed to lower the deficit through tax increases or cutting government spending are known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) D ynamic accounting 
B) S ocial welfare measures 
C) F inancial bailouts 
D) A usterity measures 
E) C ountercyclical spending

Question 16

What was Barack Obama's 80/40 strategy, and what changes in the American electorate made it an effective approach?

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Question 17

What feature of modern life may lead to a greater focus on identity politics?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased commuting times 
B) Fewer religious persons 
C) Increased social media use 
D) Increased numbers of women in the workforce 
E) Fewer people working a single job for their career

Question 18

Right-wing populism is often characterized by what key characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Support for expansion of the welfare state 
B) Nationalistic and anti-elitist rhetoric 
C) Government action to promote equality 
D) Increased participation in world affairs 
E) Opposition to restrictions on trade

Question 19

Compare the Law and Justice Party in Poland with the Fidesz Party in Hungary. How are the two parties similar in approach, and how are they different? How likely are they to remain in power in the future?

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Question 20

Generally, how did most governments respond to the financial crisis of 2007-2009?

Accepted Answer

A) They severely punished banks and financial institutions. 
B) They allowed banks and financial institutions to fail. 
C) They propped up banks and cut other government spending. 
D) They arrested borrowers that took out loans they could not repay. 
E) They raised interest rates to ensure that banks made profits.

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