WEEK 1 QUIZ

Question 1. Question : (TCO 1) Aristotle’s view that humans live naturally in herds is most related to what explanation for political power?   Student Answer: Biology   Psychology   Anthropology   Economics     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 8   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) Machiavelli is associated with the concept of _____.   Student Answer: culture   sovereignty   rationality   power     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 7   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following explanations of power might examine the tolerance of individuals?   Student Answer: Rational   Control   Authority   Culture     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 9.   Points Received: 0 of 3   Comments: Question 4. Question : (TCO 1) The notion that we acknowledge the rightful roles of our leaders or our laws is known as _____.   Student Answer: sovereignty   authority   legitimacy   monarchy     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 11.   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 5. Question : (TCO 1) Despite a disputed 2000 presidential election, once President George W. Bush took office, few people doubted his _____.   Student Answer: charisma   control   legitimacy   sovereignty     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 11.   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 6. Question : (TCO 1) A(n) _____ is an initial theory a researcher starts with to be proved with evidence.   Student Answer: quantify   hypothesis   qualify   empirical     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 14   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 7. Question : (TCO 1) When scholars consider various approaches to studying a given topic, they are most concerned with _____.   Student Answer: reason   balance   theory   rationality     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 15   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 8. Question : (TCO 1) Descriptions of political phenomena often lack _____.   Student Answer: rationality   reasoning   theory   balance     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 15   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 9. Question : (TCO 1) Which political science subfield studies the interface of politics and economics?   Student Answer: Public administration   Public policy   Comparative politics   Political theory     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 4   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: Question 10. Question : (TCO 1) Which are both true for most politicians?   Student Answer: They think practically and are skeptical of power.   They seek popularity and hold firm views.   They offer single causes and think abstractly.   They seek accuracy and offer long-term consequences.     Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 3   Points Received: 3 of 3   Comments: