The study of political culture involved attempting to explain political behavior by

Identifying beliefs, attitudes, and values of citizens

The concept of a nation is best defined as:

Population with many common ethnic/linguistic beliefs

A defining characteristic of all states is their power to:

Monopolize the legitimate means of coercion

Which of the following is a potential problem when using GNP while researching in comp. gv't?

Tells nothing about economic or human condition of citizens

Which of the following is true of ethnicity?

It refers to groups of people who share a common culture

A pluralist system is characterized by which of the following?

Competition among interest groups over public policy

Which of the following has decreased as a consequence of globalization?

Barriers to trade and the flow of capital between countries

Select the empirical statement about Nigeria.

There are many ethnic groups in Nigeria

Which of the following statements about religious fundamentalism is true?

It is based on the sacred texts of various religions

A nation-state is best characterized as:

Territory in which the state and national identity coincide

Which of the following is the best indicator that a political regime is legitimate?

Citizens follow laws because the believe in the government

Which of the following is true of the legitimacy of a government?

It has an inverse correlation with gv't use of brute force

Which of the following is usually true about countries with unitary governments?

They have a highly centralized policy process

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1
The study of political culture involved attempting to explain political behavior by
Identifying beliefs, attitudes, and values of citizens
Assessing the character and actions of political leaders
Examining historical conflicts between countries
Explaining how different governments function
2
Civil societies require which of the following?
The existence of a written constitution.
voluntary associations
agrarian reform
Elections on a set cycle
3
Common law stands in contrast to codified law in that
it relies on precedents.
it only exists in feudal society.
it means quasi-legislative bureaucratic rule.
it relies on legislatures passing statutes.
4
Sovereignty is closely associated with
democracy
self-determination
legitimacy
oligarchy
5
All of the following are associated with developed countries except:
Low infant mortality rate
High birth rate
High literacy
Low numbers of farmers
6
The concept of a nation is best defined as:
Country where citizens have a shared history
Country that is a member of a supranational organization
Country with an organized system of government
Population with many common ethnic/linguistic beliefs
7
A defining characteristic of all states is their power to:
Draft a constitution
Monopolize the legitimate means of coercion
Hold elections
Provide education to citizens
8
Which of the following is a public good?
Food
Clean air
Clothing
Individually owned property
9
Which of the following is a potential problem when using GNP while researching in comp. gv't?
Only counts value of final goods & services within a country
Fewer countries report GNP than GDP
It includes the value of goods produced outside the country
Tells nothing about economic or human condition of citizens
10
Which of the following is true of ethnicity?
It's the source of conflict resolution
It increases state legitimacy
It's the same as race
It refers to groups of people who share a common culture
11
Which program is an example of a social welfare policy?
Regulations
Public education
Privatization
Law and order
12
A pluralist system is characterized by which of the following?
The control of interest groups over implementation & policy
Negotiations among groups that have governmental support
Competition among interest groups over public policy
Governmental domination of interest representation
13
The process by which basic political attitudes and beliefs are developed is known as:
party identification
constitutional formation
political socialization
ideological identification
14
Which of the following has decreased as a consequence of globalization?
Influence of multinational corporations on domestic policy
Avenues of access to information
The interdependence of states
Barriers to trade and the flow of capital between countries
15
Which political bloc would most likely favor nationalization of large industrial enterprises
socialists
Islamists
liberals
libertarians
16
Select the empirical statement about Nigeria.
There are many ethnic groups in Nigeria
Nigeria must continue restoring peace in West Africa
The Nigerian government ought to spend oil revenue
Shariah law ought to be imposed nationwide
17
Which of the following statements about religious fundamentalism is true?
It is only found in Islam and Judaism
All religious fundamentalists are extremists
It is generally strongest among the upper class
It is based on the sacred texts of various religions
18
A nation-state is best characterized as:
The national majority in an election
Territory in which the state and national identity coincide
The members of a regime holding power in a state
Where legislature is appointed, not elected
19
GNP and GDP compare countries on
Strength of their militaries
Size of the economies
Health of their citizens
Average cost of living
20
Which of the following is the best indicator that a political regime is legitimate?
Citizens do not challenge the government out of fear
Citizens can say and do as they please
Citizens follow laws because the believe in the government
Citizens agree with the specific policy choices of the gv't
21
If you find that a change in one variable results in the change of another, you have found
A dependent variable
Empirical data
A correlation
A causation
22
Which of the following is true of the legitimacy of a government?
It decreases when the government becomes more representative
It decreases when the government becomes less secular
It has a positive correlation with gv't use of brute force
It has an inverse correlation with gv't use of brute force
23
Which of the following is the best example of a government at work?
Democracy
A voluntary association
Members of parliament
Theocracy
24
Which of the following is usually true about countries with unitary governments?
They have multiracial populations
They have a highly centralized policy process
They have a history of racial or religious conflict
They assign power to local governments
25
Which of the following is the best definition of an oligarchy?
government by the few
government by one leader
military rule
government by the people

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