Political Science 1 - The American Government » 2019 » Week 2 Quiz

Need help with your exam preparation?

Existing Quiz Clients Login here
Question #1
The government agency responsible for reviewing company stock offerings and mergers and acquisitions is _____________.
A.   Small Business Administration
B.   The Stock Exchange
C.   Securities and Exchange Commission
D.   US Inspector g
Question #2
The effects of the government shutdown serves as an illustration of the following roles of government:
A.   organizing diverse interests
B.   the provision of basic goods and services
C.   party polarization
D.   maintaining law, order, and stability
Question #3
This federal agency administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which is responsible for providing money for low-income families to purchase food
A.   Welfare Administration
B.   Food and Drug Administration
C.   Department of Agriculture
D.   Department of Housing and Urban Development
Question #4
Why will resolving man-made climate change pose more challenges than shrinking the hole in the ozone?
A.   there are more interests to organize and more complexity to the problem
B.   man-made climate change is a scientifically contested concept
C.   freeriding was not possible in efforts to shrink the ozone
D.   CFCs were more pervasive than climate change
Question #5
One example of conformity cost is ____
A.   You spend 3 hours debating the merit of various solutions to a problem with your research team at work
B.   You allow your classmates to do your share of the
C.   You agree to eat Chinese food for dinner, even though your'd prefer Mexican, in order to spend more time with your friends.
D.   You and your brother rob a bank. After being caught, you agree to cooperate with police in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Question #6
This is what the military teaches us about government according to Jacob Hacker
A.   Government is hierarchical
B.   Government waste is rampant beyond defense
C.   Strong defense is central to good governance
D.   Government can work well
Question #7
Which group has pushed politics to the right in the  United States
A.   business
B.   women
C.   LGBT people
D.   NRA

Need help with your exam preparation?

Existing Quiz Clients Login here