Test Bank for Why Politics Matters, 4th Edition by Kevin L. Dooley
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Test Bank for Why Politics Matters 4e 4th Edition by Kevin L. Dooley, Joseph N. Patten. Full chapters (Chap 1 to 12) test bank are included with answers.
1. Why Politics Matters.
Part I: POLITICAL THEORY.
2. Ancient Political Theory.
3. Modern Political Theory.
Part II: COMPARING SYSTEMS OF ...
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. How has the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected NATO?
a. It has weakened NATO's resolve.
b. It has led to the dissolution of NATO.
c. It has strengthened NATO.
d. It has caused NATO to reduce its military spending.
ANSWER: c
2. What insight do voter turnout rates by education level provide about political participation?
a. Higher education leads to lower voter turnout.
b. Education level has no significant impact on voting behavior.
c. Individuals with some college experience are more likely to vote.
d. Voter turnout is consistent across all education levels.
ANSWER: c
3. According to utilitarianism, what is the primary goal of government?
a. To protect individual property rights
b. To promote the greatest good for the greatest number
c. To maintain traditional values and institutions
d. To ensure equal distribution of wealth
ANSWER: b
4. What form of government did John Locke advocate for?
a. Absolute monarchy
b. Direct democracy
c. Representative democracy
d. Theocracy
ANSWER: c
5. How does political science contribute to the broader field of social sciences?
a. By focusing exclusively on government structures
b. Through interdisciplinary research on human political behavior
c. By prioritizing quantitative methods over qualitative analysis
d. Through the study of economic systems and market forces
ANSWER: b
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6. What concept in international relations refers to a state's ultimate authority within its borders?
a. Territorial integrity
b. Sovereignty
c. Diplomacy
d. Imperialism
ANSWER: b
7. What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau critique about representative democracies?
a. They were too slow in decision-making.
b. They facilitated exploitation of the masses by political elites.
c. They gave too much power to the judiciary.
d. They were unable to protect individual rights.
ANSWER: b
8. How did Niccolò Machiavelli's view of political power differ from that of classical philosophers?
a. He emphasized ethical governance over pragmatic rule.
b. He focused on power acquisition over promoting justice.
c. He advocated for democratic systems over monarchies.
d. He prioritized individual rights over collective welfare.
ANSWER: b
9. What does the principle of territorial integrity in international relations assert?
a. States have the right to expand their borders through peaceful negotiations.
b. National boundaries should be subject to periodic international review.
c. State boundaries should be protected against external aggression.
d. Only economically powerful nations can guarantee their territorial sovereignty.
ANSWER: c
10. Why do scholars suggest starting with political theory in the study of political science?
a. It is the easiest subfield to understand.
b. It provides a foundation for understanding other subfields.
c. It is the most recent development in political science.
d. It focuses exclusively on contemporary issues.
ANSWER: b
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11. Which form of government did Rousseau advocate for?
a. Constitutional monarchy
b. Representative democracy
c. Direct democracy
d. Oligarchy
ANSWER: c
12. How does Aristotle's characterization of humans as "political animals" relate to the nature of politics?
a. It suggests that politics is driven by instinct rather than reason.
b. It implies that politics is centered on conflict between individuals.
c. It emphasizes that politics stems from human capacity for reasoning.
d. It indicates that politics is uniform across all human cultures.
ANSWER: c
13. According to ancient philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who should wield political power?
a. The wealthiest individuals
b. The most popular individuals
c. The wisest and most ethical individuals
d. The individuals with the strongest military backing
ANSWER: c
14. Which political ideology advocates for the abolition of organized authority?
a. Conservatism
b. Liberalism
c. Anarchism
d. Fascism
ANSWER: c
15. What is the primary goal of using quantitative analysis in political science research?
a. To validate existing political theories through numerical evidence
b. To predict future political events with statistical models
c. To interpret political phenomena using empirical data
d. To measure public opinion on specific policy issues
ANSWER: c
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16. How does comparative politics contribute to the overall study of political science?
a. It focuses exclusively on democratic systems of government.
b. It examines similarities and differences between political systems.
c. It prioritizes the study of American political institutions.
d. It analyzes only the historical development of political thought.
ANSWER: b
17. What is the primary purpose of public opinion polls in political science?
a. To predict election outcomes with perfect accuracy
b. To influence voters' political beliefs
c. To analyze relationships between demographics and political views
d. To determine government policies
ANSWER: c
18. How is the field of political science typically organized into subfields?
a. By historical periods of political development
b. By levels of government (local, state, federal)
c. By geographic regions (American, European, Asian politics)
d. By content areas (theory, American politics, comparative, international)
ANSWER: d
19. Which social contract theorist advocated for an authoritarian system of government?
a. John Locke
b. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
c. Thomas Hobbes
d. Niccolò Machiavelli
ANSWER: c
20. What does the term "meritocracy" refer to in political systems?
a. Rule based on wealth
b. Rule based on religious authority
c. Rule based on individual merit and achievement
d. Rule based on equal political power for all citizens
ANSWER: c
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