POLI 2051 (POLI2051)

This document contains over 100 multiple-choice questions and verified answers from the 2025/2026 Exam 1 for POLI 2051 – Introduction to American Government at Louisiana State University, specifically tailored to Professor Hogan's section. The material thoroughly covers foundational topics including the U.S. Constitution, federalism (dual and cooperative), separation of powers, civil liberties, civil rights, public policy, the role of the judiciary, and landmark Supreme Court rulings such a...

This document features over 80 verified multiple-choice questions and answers from the 2025/2026 Final Exam for POLI 2051 – Introduction to American Government at Louisiana State University. It covers the second half of the course content with in-depth focus on the U.S. presidency, federal bureaucracy, judicial system, budgeting and economic policy, healthcare policy, environmental regulation, and foreign affairs. Students will find detailed insights into institutional roles and powers, landma...

This document contains 65 verified multiple-choice questions and correct answers from Exam 1 of POLI 2051 – Introduction to American Government for the 2025/2026 academic year. It comprehensively covers essential topics in U.S. political foundations, including the Constitution, principles of federalism, public policy processes, democratic theory, political participation, civil liberties, civil rights, and landmark Supreme Court rulings such as Mapp v. Ohio, Roe v. Wade, and McCulloch v. Maryla...

This expert-verified document includes a total of 124 multiple-choice and conceptual questions with complete answers for POLI 2051 – Introduction to American Government, tailored to the 2025/2026 academic year at Louisiana State University (LSU). It thoroughly covers Chapters 1 to 3, with a strong focus on foundational political science concepts such as the definition of politics and government, types of democracy, authority and legitimacy, republicanism vs. monarchy, and theories of power inc...

This document is a comprehensive and rigorously structured final exam study guide containing approximately 400 exam questions with fully verified correct answers for POLI 2051 at Louisiana State University (LSU). It is specifically designed to support in-depth preparation for cumulative final exams in American Government and U.S. Politics, using a clear question–answer format that mirrors actual exam structure and assessment style. The material provides extensive coverage of the foundations...

c. cloture; sixty - Answer A filibuster can be ended through __________; it requires the approval of __________ senators. Select one: a. abrogation; fifty-one b. censure; fifty-five c. cloture; sixty d. discharge; sixty-seven d. political culture - Answer A set of values widely shared within a society is referred to as which of the following? Select one: a. government b. politics c. public policy d. political culture d. property - Answer In Dred Scott v. Sandfo...

A law passed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are examples of which of the following? Select one: a. interest groups b. red tape c. public policies d. public opinion - Answer c. public policies Free speech and a free press are essential to which principle of traditional democratic theory? Select one: a. inclusion b. effective participation c. enlightened understanding d. equality in voting - Answer c. enlightened understanding The U.S. prefere...

The lowest federal court that deals with all crime and civil cases. - Answer district courts Where cases go when they're appealed from district courts and to check for procedural errors in the district. - Answer courts of appeals The highest court that deals with legal disputes involving foreign diplomates. - Answer supreme court Only court with original and appellate jurisdiction. - Answer supreme court Courts with original jurisdiction. - Answer dis...

mass media - Answer Technology that allows individuals to communicate efficiently with a large group and over distances. Where did students get their news according to the student survey? - Answer Democrats: Newspapers (0) internet (89) Television (8) Republicans: Newspapers (2) Internet (69) Television (23) Independents: Newspapers (0) Internet (76) Television (19) In political science, we are primarily concerned with __________ because it informs us as citiz...

Census - Answer a count of the American population conducted every 10 years. Civil Disobedience - Answer a form of unconventional participation designed ti consciously break a law thought to be unjust Demography - Answer the science of human population Exit Polls - Answer a poll taken at randomly selected polling places after the citizen has placed their vote Gender Gap - Answer a consistent attitudinal pattern where women are more likely than men to exp...