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Final exam ……. Only correct answer highlighted (TCO 1) Which of the following would be considered a totalitarian political system? Capitalism Fascism Anarchism Communism Socialism (TCO... 1) Which form totalitarian system currently features a hybrid known as "state capitalism"? Iraq Iran Soviet Union North Korea China REFERENCES p154 (TCO 1) What government agency promotes and preserves media competition in the United States? Federal Communication Commission Department of Commerce Federal Bureau of Inventions Federal Television Commission Justice Department (TCO 1) What is the most popular form of media worldwide today? Internet Radio Newspapers Television Magazines REFERENCES p306 (TCO 1) Which term is used to describe the ability to get others to want what you want? Political power Authority Hard power Soft power Legitimacy REFERENCES pp4-5 (TCO 1) In the changing world of television media, what has suffered most? Freedom to criticize the government The entertainment value of news shows The range of dramatic television shows The quality of in-depth news and analysis The state of tabloid journalism REFERENCES p308 (TCO 5) Who serves as Britain’s Head of State? The Prime Minister The President The Queen The House of Lords The House of Commons REFERENCES p161 (TCO 5) To join the European Union, what must a country prove? That it is financially solvent That it disavows terrorism That it will contribute to a common defense That it rejects communism That it supports free elections (TCO 5) What is the main difference between the U.S. and U.K. judicial systems? The power of U.S. judges to uphold or strike down legislative or executive actions The power of British judges to uphold or strike down Parliament's decisions The role of British judges to safeguard civil liberties The focus in the U.S. on a common law system None of these choices is correct. (TCO 2) Least developed countries have all of the following problems in common EXCEPT illiteracy. political instability. ethnic conflict. anarchy. inequality. (TCO 2) What is the most basic -- but often most challenging -- aspect of nation- building? Expanding agricultural output Ending illiteracy Forming a common or group identity Ending internal rebellions and upheavals Establishing a democracy (TCO 3) What did eighteenth-century British writer and legislator Edmund Burke believe? That elected officials should act as trustees for their constituents That while representatives must pay careful attention to public opinion, they must also maintain their independence of thought and action That a natural aristocracy, made up of the best and brightest, should govern That the trustee theory of representation worked All of the above (TCO 3) What is the most important tool for interest groups seeking to change or influence public policy? An educated public A large membership A strong sense of how the political process works Money An elected official as an advocate (TCO 3) What event ended -- albeit briefly -- the long-term trend of political apathy in the U.S.? The 2008-2009 recession The terrorist attacks of 9/11 The war in Iraq The invasion of Afghanistan The 2012 reelection of Barack Obama (TCO 3) A good leader should have all of the following traits EXCEPT an emphasis on the public good. common sense. the ability to delegate. lust for power and a willingness to use it to remove all obstacles or challengers. the ability to face the historical circumstances of the times. (TCO 3) What is a major criticism of the winner-take-all electoral system? It emphasizes political parties at the expense of individual candidates. It limits voter choice and makes it impossible for minor parties to compete in elections. It causes a pronounced tendency toward party decentralization. It makes forming a national consensus more difficult. It encourages the emergence of single-issue splinter parties. (TCO 4) What protects citizens in the U.S. against the abuse of police power? The First Amendment The Second Amendment The Fifth Amendment The Fourth Amendment The Sixth Amendment (TCO 6) Which of the following is false? Marx saw economics as the key to utopia. Plato saw philosophy as the key to utopia. Orwell saw politics as the key to utopia. Bacon saw science as the key to utopia. Skinner saw psychology as the key to utopia. (TCO 6) What did Marx believe would happen once private property was eliminated? Proletariat upheaval The beginning of revolution in the form of armed conflict The emergence of a technologically-driven society The end of social inequality New models for human behavior (TCO 9) What is a characteristic of most terrorist groups? They exist for long periods of time. They have large membership bases. They operate locally. They receive a great deal of publicity. They are ethnically and politically diverse. REFERENCES p506 (TCO 9) By definition, terrorism includes all of the following attributes EXCEPT the use of threats and violence. a desire for publicity. a political motive. a goal of shoring up existing regimes. intimidation aimed at civilians. REFERENCES p498 (TCO 9) What concerns have critics raised about the just war doctrine? It denounces moral relativism. It contradicts international capitalist theory. It embodies an ethnocentric bias. It prevents long-term peace from developing. It opposes nationalistic ideals. REFERENCES p480 (TCO 9) Who are the most common victims of terrorism? Political leaders Innocent civilians Journalists Diplomats Members of the military or security services (TCO 9) What form of government is most vulnerable to terrorism? Totalitarianism Theocracy Authoritarian Monarchy Democracy (TCO 8) Who argued that “a prudent ruler recognizes what must be done to protect and enlarge his dominions and does not allow moral qualms to cloud his judgment?” Rousseau Morganthau Aristotle Machiavelli Robert Kaplan (TCO 9) What tool does the U. S. government use to broaden the definition of who is a terrorist and grant broad powers to the Attorney General? USA Patriot Act United Nations NATO Coalition Kyoto Accords Department of Homeland Security (TCO 9) What did Rousseau believe was the cause of war? Religion and intolerance Society and private property Psychology and survival instincts Nationalism and hatred Moral relativism (TCO 2) Develop a thesis on why it is hard for emerging nations to democratize. Your Answer: Emerging nations face challenges when it comes to democracy. Most of its leaders are hungry for power and are selfish only using their positions to benefit themselves. The countries face ethnic clashes and political instability which gives rise to dictators. Their leaders fail to educate the citizens on the importance of democracy since they want to stick to power. Emerging nations are faced with greed and selfishness which hinders democracy and development. Students should give a concise thesis on democracy in developing countries including colonialism and imperialism. Students should reference pp. 251-258 (TCO 7) Describe what economic factors distinguish a conservative, liberal, and socialist in the United States. Your Answer: A liberal supports the idea that every man should have an equal opportunity to commercial success and should not be denied of the fruits of his labor unjustly. Socialists advocate for rights and equal respect to given to diverse activities and groups that have been previously disempowered and discriminated against with less regard given to social stability than social conservatism. Conservatives tend to view social stability and order as a necessary component of economic freedom and success. Students should discuss hands off of the economy by a conservative, liberal bringing the government into the economy and socialists putting the government to regulate certain economic and entitlements. Students should reference pps. 25-37. [Show More]

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