Political Science Exam Study Set with
Complete Questions & Answers 100%
Correct – U.S. Government, Federalism &
Constitutional Foundations
Free rider/Collective action problem
Each individual decides it's not in their immediate interest to contribute toward a
larger goal; people benefit without contributing.
Collective goods
Goods that benefit every individual belonging to some group, and where it is hard
to exclude any individual from that benefit.
Principal-agent problem
Concerns the difficulty in motivating one party, to act in the best interest of
another.
Democracy - Representative
Is a system of gov. in which the population selects representatives, who play a
significant role in governmental decision making.
Democracy - Direct
A system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies. No
direct democracy at federal level.
Oligarchy
A form of government in which a small group-- landowners, military officers, or
wealthy merchants-- control most of the governing decisions
Autocracy
system of government where one person has absolute power.
2010 Healthcare Reform (main features)
, - insurance companies cannot drop people coverage when they get sick or deny
coverage to children under 19 due to a pre-existing condition
- all Americans either buy health insurance or pay a 1% - 2.5% tax.
- young adults get to stay in their parents' plan until the age of 26
- Medicaid expand to $15,865.
- Companies with more than 50 or more employee but not offering healthcare will
pay a
required fee.
National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius
This was the landmark Supreme Court decision that upheld the Affordable care act.
The federal govt has the power to make ppl buy heath care coverage through its
taxing powers. Medicaid expansion states have the option to opt in or opt out, for
those that opt in the federal government will pay.
Popular sovereignty
A principle of democracy in which political authority rests ultimately in the hands
of the people
Political equality
political equality refers to a situation where all citizens of a particular country are
free to exercise their political freedom through the voting process. They can elect
or remove an official from any political office. This freedom is usually entrenched
in the constitution of the given country.
Deliberative will
a form of democracy in which deliberation is central to decision making
Articles of Confederation
This document, the nation's first constitution, was adopted by the second
continental congress in 1781 during the revolution. The document was limited
Complete Questions & Answers 100%
Correct – U.S. Government, Federalism &
Constitutional Foundations
Free rider/Collective action problem
Each individual decides it's not in their immediate interest to contribute toward a
larger goal; people benefit without contributing.
Collective goods
Goods that benefit every individual belonging to some group, and where it is hard
to exclude any individual from that benefit.
Principal-agent problem
Concerns the difficulty in motivating one party, to act in the best interest of
another.
Democracy - Representative
Is a system of gov. in which the population selects representatives, who play a
significant role in governmental decision making.
Democracy - Direct
A system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies. No
direct democracy at federal level.
Oligarchy
A form of government in which a small group-- landowners, military officers, or
wealthy merchants-- control most of the governing decisions
Autocracy
system of government where one person has absolute power.
2010 Healthcare Reform (main features)
, - insurance companies cannot drop people coverage when they get sick or deny
coverage to children under 19 due to a pre-existing condition
- all Americans either buy health insurance or pay a 1% - 2.5% tax.
- young adults get to stay in their parents' plan until the age of 26
- Medicaid expand to $15,865.
- Companies with more than 50 or more employee but not offering healthcare will
pay a
required fee.
National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius
This was the landmark Supreme Court decision that upheld the Affordable care act.
The federal govt has the power to make ppl buy heath care coverage through its
taxing powers. Medicaid expansion states have the option to opt in or opt out, for
those that opt in the federal government will pay.
Popular sovereignty
A principle of democracy in which political authority rests ultimately in the hands
of the people
Political equality
political equality refers to a situation where all citizens of a particular country are
free to exercise their political freedom through the voting process. They can elect
or remove an official from any political office. This freedom is usually entrenched
in the constitution of the given country.
Deliberative will
a form of democracy in which deliberation is central to decision making
Articles of Confederation
This document, the nation's first constitution, was adopted by the second
continental congress in 1781 during the revolution. The document was limited
