POLS 1101 Fall 2024 Final Exam Practice Part II

The President, Supreme Court, Public, and Mass Media are all part of which branch of government?

• President

• Supreme Court

• Public

• Mass Media

Answer explanation

The President is part of the Executive Branch of government, which is responsible for enforcing laws. The Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch, while the Public and Mass Media are not branches of government.

______________ is the two-tiered system of government in which power is divided between a national government and subnational units.

Answer explanation

Federalism is the correct answer as it describes a two-tiered system of government where power is shared between a national government and subnational units, unlike dualism, cooperatism, or despotism.

All of the following are TRUE of state governors EXCEPT:

Answer explanation

State governors typically have significant powers, but they do not have the authority to unilaterally make laws; that power lies with the state legislature. Therefore, any statement claiming governors can create laws is false.

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The lack of a strong executive

• State power

• The amendment process

• State autonomy

Answer explanation

The lack of a strong executive was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation, as it hindered effective leadership and decision-making, leading to inefficiencies in governance.

According to the social contract, what is the source of government's legitimacy?

• Citizen consent

• The divine right of kings

• Government's control of all property

• The Catholic Church

• Government's authority over its subjects

Answer explanation

According to the social contract theory, a government's legitimacy comes from the consent of the governed. This means that citizens grant authority to the government, making 'citizen consent' the correct answer.

A tax whose rate is determined by the assessed value of the object in question is known as a(n) ________________ tax.

Answer explanation

A tax whose rate is based on the assessed value of an object is called an 'ad valorem' tax. This term directly translates to 'according to value' in Latin, reflecting how the tax is calculated.

Throughout many of the Federalist Papers, the authors refer to __________ as being the best people to govern.

• elected officials

• appointed officials

• men of fit character

• Federalists

Answer explanation

The Federalist Papers emphasize that 'men of fit character' are best suited to govern, highlighting the importance of virtue and moral integrity in leadership over mere political affiliation or position.

If he had to choose from these, which governmental scheme would King George III have liked the most?

• confederal

• unitary

• federal

• republican

Answer explanation

King George III would have preferred a unitary system as it centralizes power, aligning with his desire for strong control over the colonies, unlike federal or confederal systems that distribute power.

All of the following are key features of "New Federalism" EXCEPT:

• General

• Single Payer

• Excise

• Ad Valorem

Answer explanation

'Single Payer' is not a key feature of 'New Federalism.' This concept focuses on decentralizing power to states, while 'Single Payer' refers to a healthcare system, which is unrelated to the principles of New Federalism.

The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed to combat the evils of...

• state circumvention of the Civil War Amendments

• federalism

• corporate monopolies

• segregation

Answer explanation

The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed to combat the evils of corporate monopolies, aiming to promote fair competition and prevent the dominance of single entities over the market.