Quiz on Political Science 1 American Government on Why We Need The Government
Which of the following government agencies is responsible for reviewing company stock offerings and mergers and acquisitions.
- Small Business Administration
- The Stock Exchange
- US Inspector g
- Securities and Exchange Commission
The effects of the government shutdown illustrate which of the following roles of government:
- party polarization
- organizing diverse interests
- the provision of basic goods and services
- maintaining law, order, and stability
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which provides money for low-income families to purchase food is administered by which federal agency?
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Welfare Administration
- Food and Drug Administration
Why will resolving man-made climate change pose more challenges than shrinking the hole in the ozone?
- man-made climate change is a scientifically contested concept
- there are more interests to organize and more complexity to the problem
- freeriding was not possible in efforts to shrink the ozone
- CFCs were more pervasive than climate change
Which of the following is an example of a conformity cost?
- You agree to eat Chinese food for dinner, even though your’d prefer Mexican, in order to spend more time with your friends.
- You allow your classmates to do your share of the
- You spend 3 hours debating the merit of various solutions to a problem with your research team at work
- You and your brother rob a bank. After being caught, you agree to cooperate with police in exchange for a reduced sentence.
According to Jacob Hacker, what does the military teach us about government?
- Government waste is rampant beyond defense
- Government can work well
- Government is hierarchical
- Strong defense is central to good governance
Which group has pushed politics to the right in the United States
- NRA
- women
- Business
- LGBT people
Quiz 2 Answers
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Week 2 Quiz Answers
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5. 1
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