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1
What is the night-watchman state?
laissez-faire capitalism but interference in social issues
limited and minimal, whose functions depend on libertarian theory
promoting the direct intervention of the state in the economy
a state with ongoing conflict and war
2
When discussing how governments use power, coercion is best understood as...
using your power to intimidate
protecting someone
using your power to help others
being powerless
3
What was the Arab Spring?
A spring in the Middle East giving fresh water to people.
Anti-government protests that spread across the Middle East
4
Which of the following is NOT one of Steven Luke's three Dimensions?
Decision making power
Ideological power
Power of Love
Non decision making power
5
what is 1 Social Democratic approach?
Role allocation
Teaches that capitalism is normal and natural
Prepares young people for world of work
Believe in equality of opportunity and meritocracy
6
Authoritarian regimes...
have a constitutional separation of power
Hold regular and open elections for publicoffices
place restrictions on civil rights and personal freedoms
have transparency and open communication
7
What is the voting paradox?
Voting though knowing your vote matters little to none
Voting overwhelmingly and participating with eagerness
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2. liberal-Democratic system
a political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority
It is based on competition and electoral choice
expressly to be religion of the state and where policies and administration
In the absent of an effective mass part
9
What does it mean to say that liberalism is "morally neutral"?
Individuals can make their own moral decisions
Individuals have no moral values
Morality has an objective standard
The liberal government decides State's moral values
10
Which of the following are conceptual questions about power?
Is power the same as force?
Is power good?
Must power be deliberate?
Can we eliminate power?
11
The democratic theory of pluralism promotes...
collective economic activity.
the idea of competing groups.
the belief that the powerful few rule.
the maximum amount of political involvement.
12
What is an example of globalization
Adidas spreading throughout the world
Dutch Bros.
The local farmers market
Local donut business
13
According to social contract theory, the state of nature is
the state we are in before farming is invented
the state we are always in
the state we are in before governments are formed
the state we are in before we enter the family
14
This philosopher is known for his social contract theory, state of nature, and natural rights.
rousseau
Thomas Jefferson
Brett Kesterson
John Locke
15
Iron Triangles consist of...
Homeland Security, Dept. of Defense, Secretary of State.
land owners, renters, lenders.
journalists, filmmakers, artists.
Congress committees, bureaucratic agency, interest groups.
16
According to John Locke, what are your natural rights?
Life, Liberty, and Reason
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty, and Property
Life, Liberty, and Fortnite
17
Anarchist legal theory supports:
Rights of the individual
Love for all
No government!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Free twinkies
18
Types of legislatures?
(re)active, minimal, marginal, vulnerable legiaslatures
vulnerable legislatures, reactive
Active, reactive
minimal, marginal
19
New Right theory in education...
Is the opposite to "New Left" theory.
Ensures that education is accessible for everyone.
Advocates for a free market economy and the privatisation of education.
Recognises that schools prepare learners for work in a capitalist society.
20
Why do social democratic countries provide social welfare?
To redistribute wealth
To create a safety net
To ensure happiness
To create equality
21
Globalization is about politics only.
False
True
22
What are the key functions of legislatures?
representational
all of the above
procedural
governmental
23
Illiberal Democracy
Gov. Brought to power by democratic means but limits rights
A mildly comservative gov.
A form of anti-democracy gov. Revolution
A government that associates with democracy but is communist
24
What is meant by 'empirical' dimension or research?
observation-based; strong evidence
normative
qualitative
quantitative
25
Define State:
An area inside of a county with its own government
Area inside of state with pop. equal to other districts
The next smallest unit of government below a state
Area with a government that's part of a federal government
26
What does the term
Nationalism
mean?
Being a part of a bigger community of like-minded people
Supporting the French
Having pride in the state that you live in
Avoiding any foreign affairs
27
Which of the following are alternative models of democracy?
cosmopolitan
ecological
associative
deliberative
28
Who do we credit with the development of the Social Contract Theory?
Descartes & Bacon
Washington & Jefferson
Socrates & Plato
Hobbes & Locke
29
The authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people
Federalism
Republicanism
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
30
Associative democracy seeks to increase the role of the state in decesion making
True
False
31
What are "negative liberties"?
Freedom from coercion
Rights provided through structural adjustment
Loss of liberties
32
In the Economic Theory of Democracy politicians are regarded as:
d. consumers
b. producers
c. easy to manipulate
a. elites
33
What is Tianenmen Square?
a protest site of Chinese students after the death of a popular leader
Where Mao Zedong lived
a protest site of Muslims in Iran after the Shah implemented his reforms
The turning point of the Korean War
34
Caracteristic of politics globalization:
Terrorim,climate change,financial crisis,European Union,G20
Transportation,liberalization,worlwide...
parlament
Music,news,products...
35
According to the economic theory of democracy, voters base their votes on their own
self-interest
heritage
ethnicty
upbringing
36
Deliberative democracy involves...
Citizens consulting family and friends before voting.
Extensive public debate before politicians take decisions.
Every major political decision being taken after a referendum.
Politicians consulting their ministerial colleagues before taking decisions
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“the fourth branch” of government
The Media
CIA
Supreme Court
NASA
38
How does globalization affect politics?
When the citizens overthrow the government
When two political parties form one
By making politics complicated
By allowing political parties to make global alliances or enemies
39
Illiberal democracies do not
protect the environment
protect human rights
have mixed markets
have elections
40
How did John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence?
Social Contract
Natural Rights
All of the above
People have a right to overthrow a government
41
Removal of internal obstacles to increase liberties is known as
positive liberties
neutral liberties
Marxist theory
negative liberties
42
What is John Locke also known for?
Social Contract
Constitution
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
43
Fascism is a form of government where?
Every person is free to vote for their leaders
The individual serves the state and there is a strong leader
The state controls the means of production
44
cosmopolitan democracy means
application of democracy at the transnational and global sphere.
Extenssive public Debate before making national decisions
45
What is elitism?
The belief that belonging to a certain class is better.
The belief that watching Jeremy Kyle improves intelligence
The belief that educated people are intrinsically better
The belief that everyone should study the canon.
46
Globalization in Politics?
None
Refers to the growing integration of economies around the word
The unite of the nations to solve common problems
All of the above
47
Bentham's view of utilitarianism:
increasing happiness doesn't lead to the best outcome
increase the overall pleasure in the world
increase the overall karma in the world
rules lead to the best outcome
48
The communitarian tradition values:
both negative and positive individual freedoms
negative individual freedoms, the market & small government
social relationships, community responsibility & cooperation
redistribution & the view that all people have equal rights
49
Define Procedural Justice
An ideal of presumption that police are on the same side as the community
An intentional breach of policy and guidelines
A system of authority where laws are agreed upon
Fairness in process that resolves disputes where decisions are made
50
What is
NOT
a characteristic of Fascism?
Every individual has rights
There is a strict obedience to the leader
There is only one political party
The state is supreme
51
Which is not one of Steven Luke's three dimensions of power?
Covert decision making power (manipulation)
Non-decision making power (agenda setting)
Ideological power
Overt decision making power
52
Which of the following is not a major theory of state?
Liberalism
pluralism
elitism
Marxism
53
Developmental state
Politically powerful prey on the people/nation's resources for self benefit
When a state moves development towards democracy
Political power and public policy are used to promote nat. economic growth
State controls every part of its citizen lives to "better" them
54
What is the liberal "social contract"?
contract between the King and the colonists
Surrender the right to govern, to have a rule of law
hold up the collective identity of the colony
Rule as an individual
55
Marxism refers to the ideas and theories of who?
Carl Marx
Kenny Marx
Karl Marx
Kal Marx
