Temple College
GOVT 2301
Shane Curington
NAME:_______________
Fall, 1998
MAKE-UP EXAM #1
PART I. SHORT ANSWER 1. Answer one (1) of the following in a
paragraph. Do NOT answer specific parts as separate items. Integrate your
responses into a well-organized, well-constructed paragraph. Write complete
sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that “the instructor will know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!
25 points
1. Diagram and discuss the systems model. Identify and explain each of its
component parts. Of what use is the systems model in studying American
politics?
2. Discuss the five stages of the policy-making process. Outline activities
involved in each stage.
PART II. SHORT ANSWER 2. Answer one (1) of the following in a
paragraph. Do NOT answer specific parts as separate items. Integrate your
responses into a well-organized, well-constructed paragraph. Write complete
sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that “the instructor will know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!
25 points
1. Contrast the elite and pluralist theories of policy-making. Identify the basic
propositions of each. What are their policy implications?
2. Explain why there is no single or static definition of democracy. Identify and
discuss some of the possible meanings of democracy. Which best describe
the reality of democracy in the United States? Briefly outline and explain the
five criteria of traditional democratic theory. Is traditional democratic theory
very realistic? Explain.
PART III. SHORT ANSWER 3. Answer one (1) of the following in a
paragraph. Do NOT answer specific parts as separate items. Integrate your
responses into a well-organized, well-constructed paragraph. Write complete
sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that “the instructor will know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!
25 points
1. Discuss the role of government in:
[a] providing public goods;
[b] addressing the problem of externalities;
[c] dealing with the problem of adverse selection.
Be sure to distinguish among pure private, pure public, and merit goods and
services. Provide examples to illustrate your points. Explain why government
must provide pure public goods and services. Why does government either
subsidize or provide merit goods and services? Also, distinguish between
positive and negative externalities, explaining how government deals with
each. Provide examples to illustrate your points. Define adverse selection.
Provide an example to illustrate.
2. Discuss the policy classification scheme introduced in class. What two
questions must we answer to use this scheme?
In your discussion, be sure to identify each class or type of policy AND the
activity of government which defines each class. Provide examples of each
class to illustrate.
PART IV. IDENTIFICATION. Define and identify the importance of ten (10)
of the following items in a sentence or two for each. 25 points/2.5 pts. each.
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policy outputs
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policy outcomes
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implementing actions
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positive theory

normative theory
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politics
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legitimacy
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correlation
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referendum
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authoritative government
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direct democracy
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direct relationship
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free-rider problem