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WEEK1 QUIZ 1 A lot of analysts strongly believe that international investment cannot bring us to a closer, more economically integrated society. True or False The correct answer is 'False'. Question 2 The World-System Theory of globalization is explained by: a. The presence of the World Wide Web through the internet b. Modern world cultures seeking to transform and blend with other cultures c. A capitalist world system that spreads across the globe d. A movement to unite the world r...

POLS FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 5 principles of politics - ANSWER-Rationality, Institution, Collective-Action, Policy, History Politics - ANSWER-The conflicts and struggles over the leadership, structure, and policies of government. (See page 6) Instrumental - ANSWER-Done with purpose, sometimes with forethought, and even with calculation. (See page 8) Government - ANSWER-The institutions and procedures through which a land and its people are ruled. (See page 5) ...

POLS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 According to Wilson et al. what is politics? a. The activity by which an issue is agitated or settled b. The process of deciding who gets what and when c. The decision process for making the best possible society d. The organization of people into governments - ANSWER-a. The activity by which an issue is agitated or settled. According to Wilson et al., which of the following best describes American democracy? a. Direct democracy b. Particip...

POLS Exam 1 Updated Questions & Answers 2024 False - ANSWER-The power of the president to veto legislation is limited given the Congress regularly override such vetoes, as demonstrated during the fourth term of President Franklin Roosevelt when he vetoed over 600 bills only to see Congress override 340 of them. True - ANSWER-The voting rights act of 1965 was passed by Congress and signed by President Johnson to overcome Rachel barriers to voting, primarily in southern states, and in 2006...

POLS Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024 "who gets what, when, and how" - ANSWER-what is politics according to Harold Lasswell (1938)? "authoritative allocation of values" - ANSWER-what is politics according to David Easton (1953)? -a way to resolve conflict about what people want -make collective decisions that are binding to the entire society - ANSWER-what do politics basically say that all societies need? government - ANSWER-an institution that has authority to make binding de...

POLS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 The Judicial Branch - ANSWER-Article 3 The Executive Branch - ANSWER-Article 2 The Legislative Branch - ANSWER-Article 1 The Supremacy clause is in Article _____ - ANSWER-6 According to Article V, it takes ____ (this is a fraction) of each house of Congress to propose an amendment and ______(this is a fraction) of the state legislatures to ratify an amendment. - ANSWER-2/3 3/4 The Necessary and Proper Clause, which deals with Congress...

pols exam 1 questions & answers 2024 Which scenario most likely represents a gateway to democracy? - ANSWER-efforts to increase turnout in elections Laws that regulate the American economy, social issues, and political participation are all examples of what governmental action? - ANSWER-public policy What is the first stage in the public policy process? - ANSWER-identify the problem Which U.S. president acted as a defense lawyer for British soldiers charged with murder before the R...

POLS 207 Exam 1 Review (TAMU Smith) Actual Updated 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Federal government policies Ans- The only level that can make foreign treaties and declare war. Cannot manage local police forces. State government policies Ans- Education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, physical environment, taxation different types of govt Ans- federalism-way of organizing country with 2 or more levels of govt; SHARE POWER unitary-power loc...

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POLS Exam Review Questions & Answers 2024 Why is participation vital to democracy? - ANSWER-It is the very definition of democracy, without participation it does not work. What is meant by a rational voter? - ANSWER-Someone who votes only if personal benefits outweigh the cost. Does not have to be tangible. Benefits can be patriotic, or ethical. Who votes and who doesn't? - ANSWER-Likely: high income/education, swing states, homeowners, older age, whites, and blacks (recently) Un...