POLI 2051 - Robert Hogan - Exam 1
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of studying American politics and government? - CORRECT ANSWER
To answer two fundamental questions...
1. How should we govern (What branch should govern what?)
2. What should governemtn do? (Should it be involved in alot of things or limited?)
ALSO because political knowledge is low especially in young people.
Institutions through which public policies are made for a society. - CORRECT ANSWER
Government
What does government do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain a national defense
- Preserve order
- Socialize the young
- Collect tax dollars
- Provide public goods
A public good that everyone must share (they cannot be denied to anyone) Ex. Clean air, safety, etc -
CORRECT ANSWER Collective goods
Not all public goods are collective goods. Examples of these are, - CORRECT ANSWER
Medical care & education
The process of determining who shall occupy the roles of leadership in government and what policies
these leaders will pursue. Who gets what, when, and how. - CORRECT ANSWER Politics
At the root of politics and a political system is the concept of ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
Power
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of studying American politics and government? - CORRECT ANSWER
To answer two fundamental questions...
1. How should we govern (What branch should govern what?)
2. What should governemtn do? (Should it be involved in alot of things or limited?)
ALSO because political knowledge is low especially in young people.
Institutions through which public policies are made for a society. - CORRECT ANSWER
Government
What does government do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain a national defense
- Preserve order
- Socialize the young
- Collect tax dollars
- Provide public goods
A public good that everyone must share (they cannot be denied to anyone) Ex. Clean air, safety, etc -
CORRECT ANSWER Collective goods
Not all public goods are collective goods. Examples of these are, - CORRECT ANSWER
Medical care & education
The process of determining who shall occupy the roles of leadership in government and what policies
these leaders will pursue. Who gets what, when, and how. - CORRECT ANSWER Politics
At the root of politics and a political system is the concept of ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
Power
