PSC 201 Final Exam Study Questions

The Articles of Confederation was the first and only governing document by which America has existed.

• True

• False

The process by which Americans learn political beliefs and values is called _______________________________.

• Propaganda

• Indoctrination

• Political Socialization

• Political Development

Governmental requirements and duties that pertain to the presidency are found in _____________________ of the Constitution.

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article V

List the three foundational principle values in which the American political theory is based.

• Democracy

• Representation

• Liberty

• Equality

• Separation of Powers

The number of House of Representatives is 535

• True

• False

____________________ refers to those who generally support social and political reform, governmental intervention in the economy, more economic equality, the expansion of federal social services, as well as greater concern for consumers and the environment.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Independent

• Moderate

• Progressive

Which of the following philosophical thinkers’ contributions led to the U.S. government’s separation of powers concept?

• Hamilton

• Locke

• Hobbs

• Montesquieu

• Trump

A political party

• Seeks to control government by nominating candidates and electing members to office

• Is constitutionally exempt from taxation

• Is entirely non-profit

• Has a much stricter membership requirement than interest groups

Federalism is defined as the division of powers and functions between the national and state governments.

• True

• False

The Senate Majority Leader is ______________________________.

• Charles Schumer

• Marco Rubio

• Mitch McConnell

• Ted Crux

• Lindsey Graham