Question 1

Identify the individual discussed in chapter 1 whom you would most like to meet and talk with about politics.Explain your answer by logically addressing: (a) what you find most interesting about the individual you selected, and( b) how the experiences of the person you selected differ most explicitly from your experiences.

Accepted Answer

The individual I would most like to meet and talk with about politics from chapter 1 is Malala Yousafzai. What I find most interesting about Malala is her unwavering dedication to advocating for girls' education and women's rights, despite facing extreme adversity and even surviving a targeted assassination attempt by the Taliban. Her courage and resilience in the face of such danger is truly inspiring.

The experiences of Malala differ most explicitly from my own in terms of the challenges she has faced. Growing up in a society where girls' education was actively discouraged and then being targeted for speaking out against it is something I cannot even begin to imagine. My own experiences with education and activism have been relatively privileged and safe in comparison. I would love to talk to Malala about how she found the strength to continue her activism in the face of such danger, and how she sees the future of women's rights and education in the world. Her perspective and insights would undoubtedly be invaluable.

Question 2

Political decisions affect life expectancies.

Accepted Answer

Political decisions can influence healthcare, social policies, environmental regulations, and economic conditions, all of which have direct impacts on the health and well-being of populations, thereby affecting life expectancies.

Question 3

As recently as the 1960s, in some places in the United States, it was illegal for African-Americans and whites to get married to each other.

Accepted Answer

Anti-miscegenation laws, which prohibited interracial marriage, were still in effect in several U.S. states until 1967 when the Supreme Court declared them unconstitutional in Loving v. Virginia.

Question 4

Political scientist Harold Laswell taught that

Accepted Answer

Harold Laswell, a prominent political scientist, defined politics as the process of determining who gets what, when, and how. This definition inherently involves making decisions and rules over the use of resources, which aligns with choice A. Choices B and C contradict Laswell's views on politics as they emphasize change and the public (or common) nature of political life.

Question 5

According to the United Nations, by the early months of 2013, the number of Syrian refugees had climbed to 1 million.

Accepted Answer

By early 2013, the United Nations reported that the number of Syrian refugees had indeed reached 1 million due to the ongoing conflict in Syria.

Question 6

Art works by artists like Renee Cox

Accepted Answer

Renee Cox's work, along with that of other artists who tackle controversial subjects, often elicits responses from various political groups. This illustrates how politics can intersect with and influence perceptions of artistic taste, leading to opposition or support based on the political content or implications of the artwork.

Question 7

It can be argued that the world of politics is a world of ceaseless change, a world of rule-making over life and death questions of access to resources, and a world of decision making about common life.Explain and give one example of each of these three aspects of politics.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The City of the Dead is indicative of a trend showing

Accepted Answer

The City of the Dead does not specifically indicate a trend of moving away from cities to rural areas or a decline in slums. It is a term often used to describe large cemeteries or necropolises, and its use in different contexts may not directly relate to urbanization trends or slum reduction efforts.

Question 9

Identify and discuss five issues concerning U.S.citizens at the turn of the last century.Are these concerns relevant today? Explain

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

According to Aristotle,

Accepted Answer

Aristotle famously stated that humans are "political animals," meaning that living in a polis (city-state) and participating in politics is an essential aspect of human nature.

Question 11

While comedians like Stephen Colbert speak extensively about politics, political scientists have found that programs like The Colbert Report have virtually no political impact and can basically be ignored by political candidates and political party leaders.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that programs like The Colbert Report do have political impact, influencing public opinion and political knowledge among their viewers. Political satire can shape political attitudes, increase awareness of political issues, and even affect political participation, making it relevant for political candidates and party leaders to consider.

Question 12

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

Accepted Answer

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was elected as Liberia's first woman president, making history as the first elected female head of state in Africa.

Question 13

The term smog was coined in the 1970s by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Accepted Answer

The term "smog" was actually coined in the early 20th century, combining the words "smoke" and "fog" to describe the polluted air, and not by the Environmental Protection Agency in the 1970s.

Quiz 1: Introduction