‘the’ Logic of American Politics,Kernell,7e 1
Test Bank
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
1. Following ‘the’ 2014 midterm elections, President Obama ‘and’ congressional Republicans promised to_ work
together, but ‘the’ ‘the’ experience ‘from’ 2010 suggests that
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a. it will be very easy ‘for’ ‘the’ two sides to_ reach agreements since they agree on ‘the’ major issues facing ‘the’
country.
b. gridlock will prevail because President Obama will veto every bill passed in Congress.
*c. working together comes with compromises that neither side is particularly excited about.
d. will pass significant policy changes because there is now unified control of ‘the’ federal government.
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2. ‘the’ idea that “social choices breed conflict” is especially true
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a. when unitary political actors such as kings or dictators make policy decisions.
b. when voters are ambivalent about policy.
*c. when ‘the’ choices involve issues that affect ‘the’ political parties’ core constituencies.
d. immediately after elections.
3. ‘the’ statement “War is politics by other means” suggests which of ‘the’ following?
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*a. War happens when ‘the’ bargaining of politics fails.
b. War is no different ‘from’ an election because ‘the’ outcome is driven by ‘the’ consent of ‘the’ governed.
c. Political disputes are like wars because no rules can ever apply to_ those contests.
d. ‘the’ ends justify ‘the’ means.
4. Which of ‘the’ following is a good formal definition of politics?
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a. A controlled study of ‘the’ impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable
*b. ‘the’ process through which individuals ‘and’ groups reach agreement on a course of common action even as they
continue to_ disagree on ‘the’ goals of ‘the’ action
c. Any system where ‘the’ governed make all important decisions regarding governance
d. A two-party system that governs nationally
5. Which of ‘the’ following is an example of collective action?
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a. A king imposing a tax on his subjects
b. A person choosing to_ purchase a new cellphone
*c. Organized crime families jockey over turf ‘for’ illegal activity
d. A member of Congress writing a letter to_ a constituent
6. Politics occurs whenever a solution to_ a problem requires cooperation even when that cooperation is which of ‘the’
following?
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a. Achieved through force alone
*b. Costly or difficult
c. Irrelevant to_ ‘the’ success of ‘the’ course of action
d. Already what everyone agrees on
7. Bargaining ‘and’ compromise
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a. rarely leads to_ successful political outcomes.
*b. is essential ‘for’ producing successful political outcomes.
c. usually results in disappointment ‘from’ political actors unable to_ achieve ‘the’ ideal policies.
d. generates bad policies that make society worse than if no political action had occurred.
8. To_ say we regard preferences as “givens” means which of ‘the’ following?
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*a. Individuals ‘and’ groups know what they want.
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b. Those who create institutions impose or give preferences to_ others.
c. Individuals ‘and’ groups always disclose their preferences.
d. Preferences in society are easily reconciled.
9. One of ‘the’ fundamental problems ‘for’ government is reconciling preferences because
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a. our preferences are always closely linked to_ self-interest.
b. ‘the’ preferences most Americans hold are based on religious values.
*c. a diversity of preferences is natural among men.
d. there are usually only one or two dominant interests in society.
10. ‘the’ fear that a party to_ a political negotiation may renege on or fail to_ abide by any agreement may lead to_
which of ‘the’ following?
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a. A quick ‘and’ mutually acceptable resolution
b. A clear agreement enforced only through ‘the’ good faith ‘and’ trust of ‘the’ parties
*c. War as ‘the’ preferred alternative
d. A complete capitulation by one side on all issues
11. Political institutions include which of ‘the’ following?
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*a. A set of rules prescribing a political process ‘for’ reaching ‘and’ enforcing collective agreements
b. ‘the’ places where ‘the’ former Yugoslav government put dissidents
c. Training centers ‘for’ party operatives ‘and’ campaign workers
d. ‘the’ official buildings where government employees work
12. Without rules ‘and’ procedures ‘for’ promoting successful collective action, as participants ‘and’ preferences
multiply
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a. government grows more efficient.
b. broadly acceptable collective decisions are made more rapidly.
*c. unstructured negotiation rarely yields a collective decision all parties can accept.
d. ‘the’ institutions of governance become less important.
13. All organizations are governed by rules ‘and’ procedures
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a. that are very difficult to_ change.
b. that rarely impact ‘the’ actual decisions made by those organizations.
c. ‘for’ ‘the’ resolution of contested elections.
*d. ‘for’ making ‘and’ enforcing decisions.
14. Institutional design
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a. always balances ‘the’ interests of all parties involved so each has an interest in maintaining arrangements.
b. is almost always imposed by some political actors seeking to_ secure their advantages.
*c. is a product of politics ‘and’ some institutions may convey advantages on some interests over others.
d. generates uncertainty so it is almost impossible to_ design stable ‘and’ effective institutions.
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15. Constitutions, charters, ‘and’ bylaws all serve which of ‘the’ following purposes?
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a. Inhibiting ‘the’ whims of ‘the’ majority
b. Resolving every conceivable conflict in an organization
*c. Guiding ‘the’ organization’s members in making essentially political decisions
d. Avoiding any disputes that could ever arise in any political decision-making process
16. Because of ‘the’ large size of populations ‘and’ ‘the’ complexity of ‘the’ issues to_ be resolved, ‘the’ degree of
success populations in nations have in politics depends largely on which of ‘the’ following?
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a. Whether they are capable of engaging in politics on a day-to_-day basis
*b. Whether they have developed constitutions ‘and’ governments that work
c. Whether they pay absolutely no attention to_ their nation’s politics
d. Whether they fail to_ be interested in policy in a meaningful way
17. Which of ‘the’ following is true of ‘the’ constitution of a nation?
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a. It is always written.
b. It is divinely inspired ‘and’ theologically grounded.
*c. It creates ‘the’ governing institutions ‘and’ ‘the’ set of rules prescribing ‘the’ political process these institutions must
follow to_ reach ‘and’ enforce collective agreements.
d. It creates barriers to_ collective agreements so as to_ ensure that ‘the’ political process does not get captured by
special interests.
18. ‘the’ U.S. Constitution was intended to_ do which of ‘the’ following?
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a. Permanently advantage some economic interests over others
b. Rarely impact ‘the’ actual decisions made by government
c. Resolve a contested election that occurred under ‘the’ Articles of Confederation
*d. Reassure diverse interests that they would be better off under ‘the’ new system
19. Which of ‘the’ following is a formal definition of a government?
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*a. Those institutions created by a constitution ‘and’ ‘the’ legally prescribed process ‘for’ making ‘and’ enforcing
collective agreements
b. Only those systems that elect a prime minister ‘and’ parliament
c. Only those systems that elect a president ‘and’ congress
d. Any institution that relies on force to_ implement its decisions
20. Government institutions consist of which of ‘the’ following?
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a. Only well-known popular icons
b. ‘the’ mechanisms through which revolutions are always planned
c. ‘the’ rules of government that exist apart ‘from’ ‘the’ roles of government
*d. Offices that confer on their occupants specific authority ‘and’ responsibilities
Test Bank
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
1. Following ‘the’ 2014 midterm elections, President Obama ‘and’ congressional Republicans promised to_ work
together, but ‘the’ ‘the’ experience ‘from’ 2010 suggests that
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Analysis; ** CT; PG# 2
a. it will be very easy ‘for’ ‘the’ two sides to_ reach agreements since they agree on ‘the’ major issues facing ‘the’
country.
b. gridlock will prevail because President Obama will veto every bill passed in Congress.
*c. working together comes with compromises that neither side is particularly excited about.
d. will pass significant policy changes because there is now unified control of ‘the’ federal government.
,‘the’ Logic of American Politics,Kernell,7e 2
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2. ‘the’ idea that “social choices breed conflict” is especially true
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 2
a. when unitary political actors such as kings or dictators make policy decisions.
b. when voters are ambivalent about policy.
*c. when ‘the’ choices involve issues that affect ‘the’ political parties’ core constituencies.
d. immediately after elections.
3. ‘the’ statement “War is politics by other means” suggests which of ‘the’ following?
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 3
*a. War happens when ‘the’ bargaining of politics fails.
b. War is no different ‘from’ an election because ‘the’ outcome is driven by ‘the’ consent of ‘the’ governed.
c. Political disputes are like wars because no rules can ever apply to_ those contests.
d. ‘the’ ends justify ‘the’ means.
4. Which of ‘the’ following is a good formal definition of politics?
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Knowledge; ** CT; PG# 3
a. A controlled study of ‘the’ impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable
*b. ‘the’ process through which individuals ‘and’ groups reach agreement on a course of common action even as they
continue to_ disagree on ‘the’ goals of ‘the’ action
c. Any system where ‘the’ governed make all important decisions regarding governance
d. A two-party system that governs nationally
5. Which of ‘the’ following is an example of collective action?
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Knowledge; ** CT; PG# 4
a. A king imposing a tax on his subjects
b. A person choosing to_ purchase a new cellphone
*c. Organized crime families jockey over turf ‘for’ illegal activity
d. A member of Congress writing a letter to_ a constituent
6. Politics occurs whenever a solution to_ a problem requires cooperation even when that cooperation is which of ‘the’
following?
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 3
a. Achieved through force alone
*b. Costly or difficult
c. Irrelevant to_ ‘the’ success of ‘the’ course of action
d. Already what everyone agrees on
7. Bargaining ‘and’ compromise
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a. rarely leads to_ successful political outcomes.
*b. is essential ‘for’ producing successful political outcomes.
c. usually results in disappointment ‘from’ political actors unable to_ achieve ‘the’ ideal policies.
d. generates bad policies that make society worse than if no political action had occurred.
8. To_ say we regard preferences as “givens” means which of ‘the’ following?
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Knowledge; ** CT; PG# 4
*a. Individuals ‘and’ groups know what they want.
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b. Those who create institutions impose or give preferences to_ others.
c. Individuals ‘and’ groups always disclose their preferences.
d. Preferences in society are easily reconciled.
9. One of ‘the’ fundamental problems ‘for’ government is reconciling preferences because
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 4
a. our preferences are always closely linked to_ self-interest.
b. ‘the’ preferences most Americans hold are based on religious values.
*c. a diversity of preferences is natural among men.
d. there are usually only one or two dominant interests in society.
10. ‘the’ fear that a party to_ a political negotiation may renege on or fail to_ abide by any agreement may lead to_
which of ‘the’ following?
--> OBJ: 1-1; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 4
a. A quick ‘and’ mutually acceptable resolution
b. A clear agreement enforced only through ‘the’ good faith ‘and’ trust of ‘the’ parties
*c. War as ‘the’ preferred alternative
d. A complete capitulation by one side on all issues
11. Political institutions include which of ‘the’ following?
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Analysis; ** CT; PG# 5
*a. A set of rules prescribing a political process ‘for’ reaching ‘and’ enforcing collective agreements
b. ‘the’ places where ‘the’ former Yugoslav government put dissidents
c. Training centers ‘for’ party operatives ‘and’ campaign workers
d. ‘the’ official buildings where government employees work
12. Without rules ‘and’ procedures ‘for’ promoting successful collective action, as participants ‘and’ preferences
multiply
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 5
a. government grows more efficient.
b. broadly acceptable collective decisions are made more rapidly.
*c. unstructured negotiation rarely yields a collective decision all parties can accept.
d. ‘the’ institutions of governance become less important.
13. All organizations are governed by rules ‘and’ procedures
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Knowledge; ** CT; PG# 5
a. that are very difficult to_ change.
b. that rarely impact ‘the’ actual decisions made by those organizations.
c. ‘for’ ‘the’ resolution of contested elections.
*d. ‘for’ making ‘and’ enforcing decisions.
14. Institutional design
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a. always balances ‘the’ interests of all parties involved so each has an interest in maintaining arrangements.
b. is almost always imposed by some political actors seeking to_ secure their advantages.
*c. is a product of politics ‘and’ some institutions may convey advantages on some interests over others.
d. generates uncertainty so it is almost impossible to_ design stable ‘and’ effective institutions.
, ‘the’ Logic of American Politics,Kernell,7e 4
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15. Constitutions, charters, ‘and’ bylaws all serve which of ‘the’ following purposes?
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 6
a. Inhibiting ‘the’ whims of ‘the’ majority
b. Resolving every conceivable conflict in an organization
*c. Guiding ‘the’ organization’s members in making essentially political decisions
d. Avoiding any disputes that could ever arise in any political decision-making process
16. Because of ‘the’ large size of populations ‘and’ ‘the’ complexity of ‘the’ issues to_ be resolved, ‘the’ degree of
success populations in nations have in politics depends largely on which of ‘the’ following?
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 6
a. Whether they are capable of engaging in politics on a day-to_-day basis
*b. Whether they have developed constitutions ‘and’ governments that work
c. Whether they pay absolutely no attention to_ their nation’s politics
d. Whether they fail to_ be interested in policy in a meaningful way
17. Which of ‘the’ following is true of ‘the’ constitution of a nation?
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Knowledge; ** CT; PG# 6
a. It is always written.
b. It is divinely inspired ‘and’ theologically grounded.
*c. It creates ‘the’ governing institutions ‘and’ ‘the’ set of rules prescribing ‘the’ political process these institutions must
follow to_ reach ‘and’ enforce collective agreements.
d. It creates barriers to_ collective agreements so as to_ ensure that ‘the’ political process does not get captured by
special interests.
18. ‘the’ U.S. Constitution was intended to_ do which of ‘the’ following?
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Analysis; ** CT; PG# 5
a. Permanently advantage some economic interests over others
b. Rarely impact ‘the’ actual decisions made by government
c. Resolve a contested election that occurred under ‘the’ Articles of Confederation
*d. Reassure diverse interests that they would be better off under ‘the’ new system
19. Which of ‘the’ following is a formal definition of a government?
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Analysis; ** CT; PG# 6
*a. Those institutions created by a constitution ‘and’ ‘the’ legally prescribed process ‘for’ making ‘and’ enforcing
collective agreements
b. Only those systems that elect a prime minister ‘and’ parliament
c. Only those systems that elect a president ‘and’ congress
d. Any institution that relies on force to_ implement its decisions
20. Government institutions consist of which of ‘the’ following?
--> OBJ: 1.2; TYPE: Comprehension; ** CT; PG# 6
a. Only well-known popular icons
b. ‘the’ mechanisms through which revolutions are always planned
c. ‘the’ rules of government that exist apart ‘from’ ‘the’ roles of government
*d. Offices that confer on their occupants specific authority ‘and’ responsibilities
