MA Political Science

Question 1

Which concept describes the exclusive right of a state to exercise authority within its territory?

Accepted Answer

Sovereignty

Answer

Legitimacy

Answer

Federalism

Answer

Hegemony

Question 2

In the U.S. federal system, which level of government has powers not explicitly granted to the federal government?

Accepted Answer

State governments

Answer

Municipal governments

Answer

County governments

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Regional commissions

Question 3

What is the primary function of the U.S. Electoral College?

Accepted Answer

To formally elect the President and Vice President

Answer

To certify voter registration rolls

Answer

To oversee congressional elections

Answer

To confirm Supreme Court nominees

Question 4

The theory of 'separation of powers' as applied in the U.S. government divides authority among:

Accepted Answer

Executive, legislative, and judicial branches

Answer

Federal, state, and local governments

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The Senate, the House, and the President

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Elected officials, appointed officials, and career civil servants

Question 5

Which international relations theory argues that states act primarily to maximize power in an anarchic international system?

Accepted Answer

Realism

Answer

Liberalism

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Constructivism

Answer

Institutionalism

Question 6

What does 'judicial review' allow U.S. courts to do?

Accepted Answer

Declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional

Answer

Impeach government officials

Answer

Appoint federal judges

Answer

Override congressional vetoes