Question 1

How many states have some form of legalized casino gambling today?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 30
E) 40

Accepted Answer

As of the latest data, around 30 states in the U.S. have some form of legalized casino gambling, including commercial casinos, tribal casinos, and racinos.

Question 2

How many states have some form of legalized lotteries?
A) Over 5
B) Over 10
C) Over 20
D) Over 30
E) Over 40

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, over 40 states in the United States have some form of legalized lotteries, including traditional lottery games, instant win games, and more.

Question 3

Which of the following events is not identified in the text as contributing to a relaxation of social strictures in the 1950's and 1960's:
A) The Sexual Revolution
B) The Vietnam War protest movement
C) The Civil Rights movement
D) The Watergate Scandal
E) The questioning of parental authority

Accepted Answer

The Watergate Scandal is not identified as contributing to a relaxation of social strictures in the 1950s and 1960s because it occurred in the early 1970s and primarily involved political and not social or cultural relaxation.

Question 4

According to the text, which of the following factors is not one recognized to make gambling accessible and acceptable.
A) Government regulated gambling
B) Economic trends
C) Societal changes
D) Focus on Las Vegas-style glamour
E) None of the above - they are all identified as factors

Accepted Answer

Focus on Las Vegas-style glamour is not a recognized factor to make gambling accessible and acceptable.

Question 5

A political model of the forces against gambling where leaders and voters have to successfully jump many hurdles of a series of arguments and concerns against gambling is called:
A) A veto model
B) An issues model
C) A gravity model
D) A logical model
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

A veto model is a political model that describes the process by which a small number of actors can block a policy change. In the case of gambling, a veto model would describe the process by which a small number of powerful actors, such as religious leaders or anti-gambling activists, can block the legalization of gambling.

Question 6

A political model of the forces against gambling where leaders and voters balance the pros and cons of an issue and then lean in the direction that seems to carry the greatest weight is called:
A) A veto model
B) An issues model
C) A gravity model
D) A logical model
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The gravity model in political science refers to the idea that decisions are made by weighing the pros and cons, similar to how gravity pulls objects towards the greater mass.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of a "veto" that could kill the issue of legalized gambling to a community:
A) Opposition from local business elites
B) Crime emerging as the dominant issue instead of the economy
C) The bad character of campaign proponents
D) A history of bad experiences with gambling in the venue deciding the issue
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, C, D) could potentially act as a "veto" or barrier to the acceptance of legalized gambling in a community, making "E" the correct choice as it encompasses all the reasons.

Question 8

According to the text, the philosophy of New Federalism, that says that that the federal government had lots of money and was not restrained by requirements to balance the budget was ushered in by President
A) Jimmy Carter
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Richard Nixon
D) Lyndon Johnson
E) Gerald Ford

Accepted Answer

New Federalism, which emphasized a transfer of powers to the states and posited that the federal government was not constrained by budget balancing requirements, was a philosophy associated with President Richard Nixon. This approach marked a shift in the federal-state relationship, aiming to give states more autonomy and control over certain policies and programs.

Question 9

Nevada's "Foreign Gaming Law" dictated that:
A) Casino license holders in Nevada could not be foreign-born
B) Casino license holders could not conduct operations beyond Nevada's control in any other state or country
C) Applicants for a casino license could not gamble outside the country
D) Applicants for a casino license must go through a study of what works in foreign casinos before applying in Nevada
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Nevada's "Foreign Gaming Law" was enacted to regulate the involvement of Nevada casino license holders in gaming operations outside of Nevada, including other states and countries. It did not restrict foreign-born individuals from holding a license, dictate gambling habits of applicants, or require a study of foreign casinos.

Question 10

In response to a proposed national casino tax, the casinos formed the lobbying group.
A) American Gaming Association (AGA)
B) American Casino Association (ACA)
C) National Casino Gaming Association (NCGA)
D) Casino Advisory Council (CAC)
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is the correct answer because it is a major lobbying group that represents the U.S. casino industry. It was formed in part to influence policy and legislation affecting the gaming industry, including taxes.

Question 11

The process of cleaning up Las Vegas of organized crime began in the 1940's and did not completely resolve itself until the early1990's.

Accepted Answer

The process of cleaning up Las Vegas of organized crime began in the 1970s and continued into the 1980s, with significant efforts by law enforcement and regulatory bodies to reduce the influence of organized crime in the city's casinos.

Question 12

The median family income in 1946 was $27,490 in 2006 dollars,and by 1976 it had grown to $42,223 (a 53% increase).

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly calculates the percentage increase in median family income from $27,490 in 1946 to $42,223 in 1976, which is approximately a 53% increase.

Question 13

The words "Las Vegas" were banned from all pro-casino literaturein Iowa.

Accepted Answer

The question states that the words "Las Vegas" were banned from all pro-casino literature in Iowa, which means that it is true.

Question 14

In Louisiana, Iowa, and Indiana, votes to legalize gambling were held during regular legislative sessions during regular hours so asnot to give the impression of being forced into a vote.

Accepted Answer

Louisiana, Iowa, and Indiana held votes to legalize gambling during special legislative sessions, not regular ones, to avoid the appearance of being forced into a vote.

Question 15

A 1994 $17 million campaign to legalize casinos in Floridasponsored by Las Vegas casinos failed.

Accepted Answer

The campaign in 1994 to legalize casinos in Florida, which was indeed heavily funded by interests including Las Vegas casinos, ultimately failed due to opposition from various groups, leading to the defeat of the proposal in a statewide vote.

Question 16

Discuss the importance of successful regulation in Nevada as a reason for the acceptance of gaming.

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Question 17

Explain the reasons why New Jersey voted to legalize gambling after at first rejecting it.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Explain how and why Americans began to take longer and more frequent vacations.

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Question 19

Discuss the evolution of revenue sharing and its effects on state budgets during the Reagan presidency.

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Question 20

Elaborate on the political factors of the casino taxing legislation during the Clinton era.

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Quiz 11: Acceptance of Gaming

How many states have some form of legalized casino gambling today?

How many states have some form of legalized lotteries?

Which of the following events is not identified in the text as contributing to a relaxation of social strictures in the 1950's and 1960's:

According to the text, which of the following factors is not one recognized to make gambling accessible and acceptable.

A political model of the forces against gambling where leaders and voters have to successfully jump many hurdles of a series of arguments and concerns against gambling is called:

A political model of the forces against gambling where leaders and voters balance the pros and cons of an issue and then lean in the direction that seems to carry the greatest weight is called:

Which of the following is not an example of a "veto" that could kill the issue of legalized gambling to a community:

According to the text, the philosophy of New Federalism, that says that that the federal government had lots of money and was not restrained by requirements to balance the budget was ushered in by President

Nevada's "Foreign Gaming Law" dictated that:

In response to a proposed national casino tax, the casinos formed the lobbying group.