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Dr. Kojoori's Final Exam!
Dr. Kojoori's Final Exam!
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1
The Nevada state assembly is like the equivalent of the Senate in Nevada.
False
True
2
How old do you have to be to qualify for Medicare?
65
25
40
38
3
What is a 'Party Platform'?
The way in which parties will carry out their goals
Where political parties put their couches
The stage you dance on at parties
Public statement of principles and aims of a political party
4
What is public policy?
Actions taken by individuals to solve problems.
Actions taken by employers to increase profits.
Actions taken by government to address public issues.
A person's plans for the future.
5
The Nevada legislature is comprised of ________
Courts
The Senate and Assembly
The Senate
The Judiciary and Assembly
6
The Nevada executive consists of 5 executive branch officers.
False
True
7
The New Deal
Act to increase unemployment and force people to get jobs
The start of social revolution in the U.S.
Made a financial plan with banks to support the U.S. economy
Increased public works programs, welfare, Social Security
8
"Justices of the Peace" are judges that serve in municipal courts
True
False
9
Tax bills in Nevada require _________________ to pass.
majority
minotiry
governor's approval
A super majority
10
Divided Government is generally an impediment to the legislative power of president.
True
False
11
The Nevada legislature uses special sessions to meet when the legislature is not in session.
False
True
12
Divided Government
When the same party controls everything
When one party controls the senate other the party doesn't
13
The higher one's education
the less likely they are to vote
the more likely they are to have student loans
the less likely they are to care about politics
the more likely they are to vote
14
In foreign policy, Liberalism is generally associated with
Machievelli
the social contract, human rights and democracy are associated with
trade
unilateralism
15
The winner-take all system is known as ...
Proportional Representation
First Past the Post
16
The Nevada Court of Appeals is the highest court in Nevada
True
False
17
What is social capital?
resources tied to a network or group membership
building relationships for benefits provided at a later time
norms, networks, and obligations
my social media network
18
What is split-ticket voting?
you rip the ballot in half
Voting for different parties in the same election
Vote for one party the whole ballot
Only filling out yes for prop 205
19
In political participation, Direct action is
working outside normal channels to institute change is
all of these
working for an election
voting
20
The Nevada attorney general is relevant both in the Nevada courts and in the U.S. Supreme Court
True
False
21
A group of people getting together and marching on the capital is an example of
Direct Action
Civic volunteerism
Patriotism
Leftist commies trying to get attention
22
What is split ticket voting?
only those who registered in advance with the party can vote
vote for a party for an office and another party for another
voters can decide which party to vote for on Election Day
voters are given a list of candidates from all parties
23
Unlike in Congress, legislative bills in Nevada cannot have riders
False
True
24
What is Free Trade?
Trade that happens strictly on a local basis.
Trade that does not require any money exchange
Trade that happens strictly on an intercontinental basis.
Trade where there are no restrictions
25
Multilateralism is
The principle of working with other nations to achieve common
Is an approach to constructing legislation
is liberal nonsense. Murica!!!
Working alone as the global hegemon
26
What is the winner take all system
winner of the electoralvote gets all the popular votes
winner of popular vote gets electorsl votes
winner of all states gets all the electoral votes
27
We have a two-party system because
of proportional representation
of corporations
because its easier for Americans to choose from just two
it is winner take all
28
The Nevada governor's powers are quite broad when it comes to emergency situations
False
True
29
Nevada has a _______________legislature
Republican
bicameral
unicameral
Federalist
30
Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas are the only other states have legislatures that meet every other year.
False
True
31
What is Public Opinion?
the mixing of cultures and ideas
an overall set of values
the populations beliefs about politics and policy issues
activities that influence the selection of political leaders
32
What is American Exceptionalism
US is the best country in the World
US is distinct and has a unique contribution to mankind
The American people are better than Europeans
America is superior to other english-speaking countries
33
The idea that the United States has a special obligation to spread democracy and freedom to other nations is known as
American Imperialism
American Exceptionalism
American hegemony
Global dominance
34
Embargo is...
a limit on the amount of goods imported.
a tax on imported goods.
government forbids trade.
nothing.
