POLS 207 EXAM 2024-2025
Political culture refers to the shared attitudes and views held by a group about the
role of government.
According to Smith and Greenblatt's understanding of political cultures, politicians
and elites in traditionalistic nations frequently desire the government to undertake
large-scale projects that alter the status quo. - The answer is untrue.
Which of the following provides a comprehensive description of Smith and
Greenblatt's comparative methodology? - ANSWER It is a learning strategy in
political science.
Which of these facts is relevant to Texas's sociodemographics, according to Smith
and Greenblatt's definition? - ANSWER Texas' economy is diverse and healthy,
despite its reputation as a cattle and oil state.
Texas is racially and ethnically diverse, with about equal proportion of Hispanics
and Anglos.
Texas state politics are mostly conducted in Austin, which houses the Texas
Legislature and the Governor's Mansion.
Texas' state constitution is one of the nation's longest.
What do Smith and Greenblatt mean when they label states "the laboratories of
democracy?" - ANSWER This metaphor relates to the fact that the states were
some of the first self-governing democracies in the world, serving as science
experiments for the prospects of democracy.
Which of the following distinguishing characteristics of Saira Blair made her an
appropriate person to profile for the opening chapter of Smith and Greenblatt's
book? - ANSWER When Saira Blair first ran for public office, she was roughly the
age of a college freshman/first-year.
, According to Smith and Greenblatt, for the past 30 years, ANSWER local
governments have monopolized power and influence in our system of government.
Which of the following is not a clause in the US Constitution as described by Smith
and Greenblatt? - ANSWER: Democratic Equality Clause
While state and municipal governments in the United States follow federalist ideas,
Smith and Greenblatt claim that local jurisdictions in some other nations operate
under ____________, which means they have significantly less autonomy
(freedom) to make their judgments. - Answer: unitary systems.
The term sovereign immunity refers to the rights of those who hold ultimate power
in republics. - Answer: False
Smith and Greenblatt use which of the following terms to characterize the federal
government taking over areas that are traditionally governed by state law? -
Answer Preemption
In the United States, there is now a debate regarding the legal status of marijuana.
Indeed, there appears to be a conflict between federal law, which prohibits it, and
the legislation of several states, which has changed in the last 10 - 15 years to
permit it. Which of the following is the most reasonable statement of Smith and
Greenblatt's explanation for this controversy? - ANSWER In a federally ruled
country, the split of authority between two entities will inevitably produce
confusion and strife.
Smith and Greenblatt argue that since 2002, we have moved toward ______
federalism. This system adopts a state-centered or nation-centered vision for
political or party convenience on a topic-by-topic basis. - ANSWER "ad-hoc"
Political culture refers to the shared attitudes and views held by a group about the
role of government.
According to Smith and Greenblatt's understanding of political cultures, politicians
and elites in traditionalistic nations frequently desire the government to undertake
large-scale projects that alter the status quo. - The answer is untrue.
Which of the following provides a comprehensive description of Smith and
Greenblatt's comparative methodology? - ANSWER It is a learning strategy in
political science.
Which of these facts is relevant to Texas's sociodemographics, according to Smith
and Greenblatt's definition? - ANSWER Texas' economy is diverse and healthy,
despite its reputation as a cattle and oil state.
Texas is racially and ethnically diverse, with about equal proportion of Hispanics
and Anglos.
Texas state politics are mostly conducted in Austin, which houses the Texas
Legislature and the Governor's Mansion.
Texas' state constitution is one of the nation's longest.
What do Smith and Greenblatt mean when they label states "the laboratories of
democracy?" - ANSWER This metaphor relates to the fact that the states were
some of the first self-governing democracies in the world, serving as science
experiments for the prospects of democracy.
Which of the following distinguishing characteristics of Saira Blair made her an
appropriate person to profile for the opening chapter of Smith and Greenblatt's
book? - ANSWER When Saira Blair first ran for public office, she was roughly the
age of a college freshman/first-year.
, According to Smith and Greenblatt, for the past 30 years, ANSWER local
governments have monopolized power and influence in our system of government.
Which of the following is not a clause in the US Constitution as described by Smith
and Greenblatt? - ANSWER: Democratic Equality Clause
While state and municipal governments in the United States follow federalist ideas,
Smith and Greenblatt claim that local jurisdictions in some other nations operate
under ____________, which means they have significantly less autonomy
(freedom) to make their judgments. - Answer: unitary systems.
The term sovereign immunity refers to the rights of those who hold ultimate power
in republics. - Answer: False
Smith and Greenblatt use which of the following terms to characterize the federal
government taking over areas that are traditionally governed by state law? -
Answer Preemption
In the United States, there is now a debate regarding the legal status of marijuana.
Indeed, there appears to be a conflict between federal law, which prohibits it, and
the legislation of several states, which has changed in the last 10 - 15 years to
permit it. Which of the following is the most reasonable statement of Smith and
Greenblatt's explanation for this controversy? - ANSWER In a federally ruled
country, the split of authority between two entities will inevitably produce
confusion and strife.
Smith and Greenblatt argue that since 2002, we have moved toward ______
federalism. This system adopts a state-centered or nation-centered vision for
political or party convenience on a topic-by-topic basis. - ANSWER "ad-hoc"
