POL 201 week 1 quiz

1. Question :
Indirect democracy differs from direct democracy in that

Student Answer: the people don’t get to vote. CORRECT the people elect representatives. the government serves the public interest. INCORRECT the people participate in public affairs and vote on all matters. Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in the section “Republicanism and the Basis of Representative Democracy.” Points Received: 0 of 1 Comments:

Question 2. Question :
The Framers wanted separation of powers for the following reasons except:

Student Answer: No one form of government could be trusted. Too much power in the hands of one can lead to corruption. They assumed that one branch would encroach upon the rights of the other branches and the liberty of the people. CORRECT They were fearful that a King would not want to be restrained. Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in the section “The U.S. Constitution Institutionalizes American Values.” Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments:

Question 3. Question :
Liberalism rests in a conception of equality whereby the government

Student Answer: CORRECT must not choose one person’s good over another. must ensure that we all have the same possessions. must provide everybody with healthcare. must redistribute wealth in order to achieve fairness. Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in the section “What Does Liberalism Mean in Practice?” Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments:

Question 4. Question :
Schattschneider’s “mobilization of bias” is characterized by all except:

Student Answer: CORRECT Mobilization will always lead to violence. The two sides to a conflict include actors and spectators. One side seeks to localize the conflict. One side seeks to socialize the conflict. Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in the section “What is the Definition of Politics?”