Political Science An Introduction 13th Edition by Roskin – Test Bank

Political Science An Introduction 13th Edition by Roskin – Test Bank

Chapter 4- States

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. What is the term for the absence of government?

1. Socialism
2. Anarchy
3. Statism
4. Republic

Answer: B

Learning Objective: Introduction

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Topic/A-head: Introduction

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

2. Hereditary rule by one person is known as __________.

1. a monarchy
2. a republic
3. institutionalization
4. a state

Answer: A

Learning Objective: 4.1

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Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

3. A(n) __________ is a political system without a monarch.

1. institution
2. monarchy
3. state
4. republic

Answer: D

Learning Objective: 4.1

Page Ref: 54

Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

4. To Aristotle, the corrupt form of monarchy is __________.

1. democracy
2. tyranny
3. polity
4. oligarchy

Answer: B

Learning Objective: 4.1

Page Ref: 54

Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

5. To Aristotle, the legitimate form of government by the few is __________.

1. monarchy
2. tyranny
3. aristocracy
4. oligarchy

Answer: C

Learning Objective: 4.1

Page Ref: 54

Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

6. Democracy is the ___________ form of government by ___________.

1. corrupt; one
2. corrupt; a few
3. corrupt; many
4. legitimate; many

Answer: C

Learning Objective: 4.1

Page Ref: 54

Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

7. The aftermath of the resignation by President Nixon in the United States demonstrated which concept?

1. The power of the states relative to the national government
2. The resiliency of the institution of the presidency
3. The limitations of the United States court system in punishing corrupt politicians
4. The limitations of unitary systems of government

Answer: B

Learning Objective: 4.1

Page Ref: 53

Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

8. What conclusion can we make about constitutions based on your text?

1. Constitutions structure power so that it does not vary over time.
2. Constitutions are designed to change with each election.
3. Constitutions provide institutional powers, but individual leaders and time affect the exercise of power.
4. Constitutions are nearly identical from one state to the next.

Answer: C

Learning Objective: 4.1

Page Ref: 54

Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

9. Which of the following, if true, best undermines Aristotle’s views on government?

1. Members of elected lawmaking bodies often pursue policies to help themselves get elected.
2. Elected politicians are often interested in running for higher offices.
3. Many democracies have become corrupt.
4. Elected officials do make policies that benefit the majority of citizens.

Answer: D

Learning Objective: 4.1

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Topic/A-head: Institutionalized Power

Skill Level: Analyze It

10. ___________ are incapable of even minimal governance.

1. Strong states
2. Weak States
3. Failed States
4. Effective States

Answer: C

Learning Objective: 4.2

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Topic/A-head: Effective, Weak, and Failed States

Skill Level: Remember the Facts