Question 1

A political scientist that focuses on how Congress passes legislation would best fit in this subfield:

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The subfield of American political institutions focuses on the structures, processes, and procedures of the political system in the United States, including Congress. A political scientist who studies how Congress passes legislation falls under this subfield.

Question 2

The Polish-American candidate who appeals for support based on her family name is seeking legitimacy based on _______________.

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identity

Question 3

The text calls the "best common solution to a common problem": __________________.

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public choice

Question 4

"By results", "by habit", "by identity", and "by procedures" are all _______________ of legitimacy.

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The answer of "By results", "by habit", "by identity", and...

Question 5

Power that is exercised through making the alternative so unattractive that only one reasonable option remains is called __________________.

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The answer of Power that is exercised through making the...

Question 6

Politics always involves making decisions binding on a group.

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Politics is the process of making decisions that affect a particular community or group and implementing them through authority or power. These decisions are binding and enforceable on the members of the group.

Question 7

A central theme of the text is that politics is best viewed as a ____________________.

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The answer of A central theme of the text is...

Question 8

Theory or analysis that specifies what OUGHT to happen or be created is labeled _______________.

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The answer of Theory or analysis that specifies what OUGHT...

Question 9

Political scientists use "qualitative" and "quantitative" labels for different kinds of analysis. Qualitative analysis parallels interpretative study while quantitative parallels __________________ studies.

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The answer of Political scientists use "qualitative" and "quantitative" labels...

Question 10

Politics always involves power.

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Politics is about the distribution and exercise of power, whether it's at the level of government, organizations, or communities. Political actors seek to influence and control decision-making, resources, and outcomes, and this involves the use of power in various forms, such as coercion, negotiation, persuasion, or mobilization of support. Thus, politics cannot be divorced from power dynamics and struggles over who gets to shape the rules, values, and goals of a society.

Question 11

A government that is seen as legitimate because it was democratically elected has this source of legitimacy:

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Legitimacy by procedures refers to a government's legitimacy based on its adherence to democratic procedures, such as holding free and fair elections. This type of legitimacy is based on the belief that the government has the consent of the governed and is therefore seen as legitimate.

Question 12

Chapter 1 takes up the issue of how we determine WHO has political power. It cites studies that look at: reputation, those actively engaged in policy-making, and a third notion that focuses on those who ______________________________.

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The answer of Chapter 1 takes up the issue of...

Question 13

Power may be exercised by: ________________, persuasion, or the construction of incentives.

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The answer of Power may be exercised by: ________________, persuasion,...

Question 14

Power can be exercised directly by taking action to make something happen, or it can be the result of others anticipating such action and acting without a direct order. The second type of power is called ____________________.

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The answer of Power can be exercised directly by taking...

Question 15

The public's sense that those with state power achieved power by proper means and warrant respect in the exercise of that power is called _____________________.

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The answer of The public's sense that those with state...

Question 16

The meaning of the word "state" typically used in political science is:

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In political science, the term "state" is typically used to refer to what is commonly referred to as a country - a political entity with defined borders, a government, and a population. While choices A, C, D, and E may also have some relevance in political science, they do not fully capture the meaning of the term as it is commonly used.

Question 17

Apart from the important efforts to see both sides of a question and keeping emotions low key, it is crucial to be precise about the meanings of the ____________ that we use.

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The answer of Apart from the important efforts to see...

Question 18

The key actor in this text is the:

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The answer of The key actor in this text is...

Question 19

Manifest power is:

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Manifest power is based on an observable action by A that leads B to do what A wants. It is the opposite of latent or hidden power that is not observable.

Question 20

The special kind of power government has is called _______________.

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The answer of The special kind of power government has...

Quiz 1: Politics: Setting the Stage