Question 1

Which president of the United States warned the public of the buildup of the military-industrial-complex?

Accepted Answer

The president who warned the public of the buildup of the military-industrial-complex was Dwight D. Eisenhower in his farewell address in 1961.

Question 2

What do psychological warfare, misinformation, and disinformation have in common?

Accepted Answer

Psychological warfare, misinformation, and disinformation are all forms of intentionally spreading false or misleading information. This can have the effect of censoring or suppressing the truth, as people may be misled and not have access to accurate information. However, they are not necessarily always based on lies or falsehoods, as some forms of misinformation may be unintentional or based on misunderstandings. Additionally, these tactics are not only employed during times of conflict but can also be used in everyday situations.

Question 3

What third-party candidate for president of the United States gained the highest percentage of the popular vote?

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt, running as a Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party candidate in the 1912 presidential election, gained 27.4% of the popular vote, which is the highest percentage for any third-party candidate in US history.

Question 4

What is another name for the "winner-take-all" governmental system, even if the victory is by a single vote?

Accepted Answer

The "winner-take-all" system is also known as the plurality system, where the candidate who receives the most votes wins, even if the margin of victory is only by a single vote. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe the "winner-take-all" system.

Question 5

Which scenario is the BEST example of influence?

Accepted Answer

The election of Hillary Clinton as a U.S. Senator from New York is an example of influence because it shows how her campaign and agenda were able to sway voters to support her, despite not being a native of the state. This demonstrates her ability to use her personal brand and political connections to effect change and gain power. The other scenarios do not necessarily involve influence to the same degree.

Question 6

What kind of warfare is on a small scale and an irregular armed struggle against larger, better armed forces?

Accepted Answer

Guerrilla warfare is a type of warfare in which a small group of combatants, such as armed civilians or irregulars, use military tactics like ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, hit-and-run tactics, and mobility, to fight a larger and less mobile traditional military.

Question 7

What term is used to describe people and organizations that formulate and implement public policy?

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe people and organizations that formulate and implement public policy is government. The other options are not specifically related to the process of public policy formulation and implementation.

Question 8

Which set of demographic criteria describes the person who is MOST LIKELY to vote?

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that older individuals, particularly older females, are more likely to vote than younger individuals or males. Additionally, white individuals have historically had higher voter turnout rates than black individuals. Therefore, D (white female, 65 years old) is the most likely to vote.

Question 9

What is power?

Accepted Answer

Power refers to the ability to realize one's will or goals, even when faced with resistance or opposition from others. It does not necessarily involve the use of force or physical harm, nor is it necessarily tied to a specific status role or privilege.

Question 10

In the antebellum South slave owners defended slavery by the belief that they were saving Africans from savagery, converting them to Christianity, and improving their quality of life. These rationalizations of slavery are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The rationalizations of slavery described in the question are examples of ideologies - overarching beliefs and values that shape an individual's or society's views and actions. The other choices (censorship, hypotheses, compartmentalization) do not accurately describe the concept being referred to in the question.

Question 11

What is a political system where power is concentrated in a small group of elites without constitutional limits?

Accepted Answer

An oligarchy is a political system where power is concentrated in a small group of elites without constitutional limits. Aristocracy refers to a ruling class made up of hereditary nobility, monarchy is a system where a single ruler (typically a royal or imperial figure) holds power, and regime refers to a set of institutions and principles that govern a state or society. While oligarchies may technically have a regime in place, the defining characteristic is the concentration of power among a small group rather than the existence of constitutional limits.

Question 12

Legitimate power that has widespread social approval and is obeyed because people believe those who exercise it have a right to do so is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Legitimate power that has widespread social approval and is obeyed because people believe those who exercise it have a right to do so is called authority. Coercion is the use of force or threats to make someone do something against their will. Charisma is a personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people. Expertise is knowledge, skill, or expertise in a particular field or subject.

Question 13

What is the actual use of a threat?

Accepted Answer

The actual use of a threat is coercion, which means using the threat of harm or punishment to force someone to do something they may not want to do. Threating someone can be a form of manipulation, intimidation or control, and it can create fear and anxiety in the person on whom the threat is being applied. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 14

At a fire scene the Fire Chief outranks everyone there including the mayor, members of council, and the governor of the state. Such power based on specialized knowledge is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The power of the Fire Chief at a fire scene is based on their specialized knowledge and expertise in firefighting, which outranks other officials who may not have the same level of knowledge or training. This concept is often referred to as expert power. Therefore, the best choice is D, expertise.

Question 15

What type of authority is based on explicit rules, regulations, and procedures and is summarized by the phrase, "We are a nation of laws...not men."

Accepted Answer

The phrase "We are a nation of laws...not men" refers to the idea of legal-rational authority, which is based on explicit rules, regulations, and procedures. This type of authority is commonly associated with modern democratic societies, where individuals in positions of power are expected to abide by established laws and procedures. Traditional authority is based on long-standing customs and beliefs, charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of a leader, and totalitarian authority is a form of government that exercises complete control over all aspects of society. None of these options reflect the concept conveyed by the given phrase.

Question 16

What is another name for legal-rational authority?

Accepted Answer

Legal-rational authority is often referred to as bureaucratic authority. This type of authority is based on a formal set of rules and procedures, and is typically found in government agencies, large corporations, and other organizations that have a hierarchical structure.

Question 17

Who manages the Doomsday Clock?

Accepted Answer

The Doomsday Clock is managed by The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a non-profit organization consisting of scientists and other experts in various fields who strive to inform the public about global security issues, including nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies. The organization was responsible for setting the clock in 1947 and has adjusted it numerous times since then based on global events and developments.

Question 18

What term did G. William Domhoff use to describe the members of the upper class who assert a great deal of power in political policymaking?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Who was the first "baby boomer" to be elected president of the United States and the first president who was not a military veteran?

Accepted Answer

William Jefferson Clinton, commonly known as Bill Clinton, was born in 1946, which is considered the starting year of the baby boomer generation. He was elected as the 42nd President of the United States and served from 1993 to 2001. He was also the first president who was not a military veteran.

Question 20

In Whoville, every member of the town over 18 years of age gathers at the town hall to vote on every bill, law, or code that governs the citizens. In view of this, what type of government is Whoville based upon?

Accepted Answer

Whoville is based upon a direct democracy, where every citizen over 18 years of age gathers to vote on laws and codes that govern them.

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