MA Political Science 3

Question 1

What does the term 'soft power' mean in international relations?

Accepted Answer

The ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce through cultural and ideological appeal

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Military power held in reserve

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Economic sanctions applied gradually

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Diplomatic pressure through multilateral institutions

Question 2

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

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The right to bear arms

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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The right to a fair trial

Question 3

What is 'political socialization'?

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals acquire political beliefs, values, and behaviors

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Government-funded social welfare programs

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The use of social media for political campaigning

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The formation of political parties through grassroots organizing

Question 4

Which theory of democracy argues that policy is actually controlled by competing elite groups rather than the majority of citizens?

Accepted Answer

Elite theory

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Participatory democracy theory

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Pluralism

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Deliberative democracy

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate?

Accepted Answer

To allow extended debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill

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To speed up the passage of popular legislation

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To override a presidential veto

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To force a conference committee between the two chambers

Question 6

Which concept describes the idea that governments derive their legitimate authority from the consent of the governed?

Accepted Answer

Social contract theory

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Divine right of kings

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Natural law

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Legal positivism