BGS, BSGS Bachelor of General Studies BSGS Political Science 3

Question 1

Which voting system awards all of a state's Electoral College votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state?

Accepted Answer

Winner-take-all (unit rule)

Answer

Most U.S. states use the winner-take-all system, awarding all electoral votes to the candidate receiving the most popular votes in that state.

Question 2

Which concept in liberalism holds that individuals possess rights that cannot be legitimately violated by the government?

Accepted Answer

Natural rights

Answer

Natural rights theory, advanced by Locke and Jefferson, holds that life, liberty, and property (or pursuit of happiness) are inherent rights governments cannot lawfully take away.

Question 3

What is 'judicial review' in the American constitutional system?

Accepted Answer

Courts' power to strike down laws as unconstitutional

Answer

Judicial review is the power of federal courts, established in Marbury v. Madison (1803), to invalidate laws or executive actions that violate the Constitution.

Question 4

Which political ideology emphasizes tradition, social stability, and gradual change over radical reform?

Accepted Answer

Conservatism

Answer

Conservatism values established institutions, traditional social norms, and incremental change, skeptical of rapid or sweeping political transformation.

Question 5

In international relations, what does the term 'non-state actor' refer to?

Accepted Answer

An organization or individual influencing world politics without being a government

Answer

Non-state actors — such as multinational corporations, NGOs, terrorist organizations, and international bodies — exert political influence without being sovereign governments.

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BGS, BSGS Bachelor of General Studies Practice Test

BGS, BSGS Bachelor of General Studies BSGS Political Science 3