Temple College
GOVT 2302
Fall 2001
NAME:
MAKE-UP EXAM #1
PART I. SHORT ANSWER 1. Answer one (1) of the following in a
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! 20 points
1. Discuss the policy classification scheme introduced in class, identifying the
activity of government associated with each class and providing examples to
illustrate each class. What two questions must be answered in order to
classify policy under this scheme?
2. Discuss the two dimensions of public policy debate: mainstream and radical. How do
we distinguish between mainstream and radical viewpoints? Using the policy
classification scheme introduced in class discussions, discuss the mainstream and
radical perspectives on each policy class, illustrating with appropriate examples.
PART II. SHORT ANSWER 2. Answer one (1) of the following in a
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! 20 points
1. Identify and discuss the three levels in the analytical framework used by the
authors of THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY.
2. Provide examples of actors/influences for each of the three levels of the
analytical framework used by the authors of THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY.
PART III. SHORT ANSWER 3. Answer one (1) of the following in a
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! 20 points
1. Discuss the principle differences between the American system of separation
of powers and the parliamentary model. Include in your discussion a
comparison of methods of selection and removal of the chief executive, the
meaning of “the cabinet,” and at least two other differences between the two
systems.
2. What values does the structure of the American political system serve? What
values does the structure of the parliamentary model serve? Briefly explain
why these two types of systems serve the values you’ve identified.
PART IV. SHORT ANSWER 4. Answer one (1) of the following in a
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! 10 points
1. What is the deliberative will of the people? Briefly discuss.
2. Why do some people believe that majority rule and political liberty are
incompatible? Briefly explain.
PART V. SHORT ANSWER 5. Answer one (1) of the following in a
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! 10 points
1. Briefly identify and discuss Professor Elazar’s political culture types as they
apply to the Texas political culture.
2. Briefly discuss the constitutional division of powers between the national and
state governments in the United States. What term do we use to describe
this arrangement?
PART VI. IDENTIFICATION. Define ten (10) of the following items in a
sentence or two for each. 2 points each/20 points total.
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“Jim Crow”
republican government
separation of powers
“the state” (as used in Great Britain)
“the administration” (as used in the United States)
vote of confidence
impeachment
popular sovereignty
Shays Rebellion
Articles of Confederation
Connecticut Compromise
Federalist Papers
“the living Constitution”
Virginia Plan
Supremacy Clause
limited government
political culture
free enterprise
initiative
referendum