Political Science Questions and Answers Rated A+

Political Science Questions and Answers Rated A+ Which of the following statements defines a government? All of the answers are correct. Which of the following statements is true? The U.S. government maintains the postal service, educational system, roads, and public utilities. The U.S. government plays a large role in the country because its functions greatly affect citizens' _____. All of the answers are correct. One of the functions of the United States government listed in the preamble of the Constitution is _____. 'to promote the general welfare' Which definition summarizes the meaning of 'government'? Government is the authority that sets rules for a society and helps its members relate to one another and to others. Which type of government is controlled by a group of wealthy, powerful aristocrats? Oligarchy Which type of government is ruled by a deity, whose representatives claim divine inspiration and interpret the laws found in the nation's holy texts? Theocracy In which type of government does a king or queen hold supreme power over his or her nation? Monarchy In a _____, one leader, who is not elected and does not inherit his position, rules with absolute power, little restraint, and often violence. dictatorship In a _____, the leaders are elected by citizens who actively participate in the political process. representative government Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the implementation of harsher sentences for people working in the NSA who disclose confidential information. The president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of Congress. In the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. The actions taken by the Supreme Court are an example of _____. checks and balances Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the retroactive principle of increased taxation. The president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of Congress. In the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. Why is this an example of the separation of powers? Because it is a clear example that there are three distinct branches of government, each with its own distinct purpose and function. Which core principle states that the government operates only with the people's consent and authority? Popular sovereignty An Iowa congressman wants to become governor. He declared that he would be running by stating: 'If I become governor, I will reduce state taxes by 5% and make sure that commerce within our borders prospers. The great state of Iowa needs to increase its exports, and we will print money to encourage inflation, which will help trade. Finally, I will make sure that all licenses are available online so the people do not have to waste their time.' Which of the following is a promise that the candidate and the state government would NOT be able to fulfill? The state government cannot print money Which of the following best sums up the principle of limited government? Core principles of the government's powers and functions are restricted and described in the Constitution and other legal documents. In a permanent campaign _____. as soon as one election campaign ends, the next immediately begins How has the amount of available information on candidates, along with the fact that candidates are spending more time in the public eye, changed voter behavior? Voters are less loyal to a particular party and more interested in individual candidates. Tom is a career politician who is tiring of the requirements his role entails. Which of the following is FALSE of career politicians such as Tom? They have to rely completely on their parties to do their campaigning work for them. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the rise of the permanent campaign? The decrease in existing interest groups In a primary election _____. party members vote on their party's nominees and select a candidate to run in the general election Which value maintains that the United States is one indivisible nation and that Americans are a people bound by unbreakable ties? Unity Which value teaches us to respect and embrace the fact that all people are unique and important regardless of their race, culture, heritage, belief system, or socio-economic status? Diversity The value of _____ proclaims that people should be free to think, speak, and act as they choose as long as they do not offend the freedom and rights of others. liberty Individualism is the value that is committed to _____. All the answers are correct. In the country of Faketopia, citizens cannot vote public officials to office. Instead, the United Council of Faketopia has members that serve for life and appoint one another. The Council alone is in charge of creating, enforcing, and interpreting the laws that citizens must follow. According to this description, which of the following ideals does Faketopia lack? Self-government When it comes to government, politics: plays a major role in day-to-day activities. Which of the following statements is true? Politics always involves conflict because people have so many differences of opinion. The president meets with the leaders of two countries that are currently involved in a conflict with one another. He leads them to acceptable compromises in order to diffuse tensions. Which definition of politics is seen in this example? Politics is a process of conflict resolution. A hurricane hits the eastern coast of the United States, causing damage that stretches from Florida to Virginia. Representatives from each state make their cases for the amount of money needed from the federal emergency budget to repair this damage. Each representative claims to have greater needs than any other. Which definition of politics is illustrated in this example? Politics is the power-struggle that determines how limited resources are allocated The professor of a political science class asks his students to watch two short videos. In the first video, a member of Congress meets with his constituents to obtain their thoughts and opinions regarding a federal highway project that will directly affect them. In the second video, three politicians are gathered together discussing a plan to back one another's projects in a way that will help all of them profit at the expense of taxpayers. The professor asks the students which video demonstrates politics in action. Which of the following is the BEST answer? Both videos demonstrate politics in action as they represent different aspects of politics.