Political Science Tests /AN
I have two tests that need to be finished. Here are the questions that need to be answered.
1. How did the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and the Baron de Montesquieu influence the birth and creation of our government?
2. Discuss how and why power is divided in our government. You should mention both separation of powers (3 branches) and federalism in your response.
3. Explain and provide two examples of how our Constitution was a product of compromise.
4. Explain the difference between civil liberties and civil rights; include examples.
5. Explain the tension between the need for safety / security and the desire for freedom / civil liberties. Include examples.
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1. How do polls attempt to accurately capture public opinion? What challenges and limitations do pollsters face?
2. Identify at least three factors of political socialization and explain how they may shape political ideology.
3. How can we be informed consumers of political media? Assess any limits or issues of which we should be aware.
4. Evaluate at least three of the roles of political parties in the American political system.
5. Discuss whether interest groups are a positive or negative force in American politics. Use examples.
6. Explain the difference between a primary and general election. Why do candidates sometimes struggle to adjust from one to the other?
7. Should there continue to be limits on the amount of money individuals can donate to political candidates? Does this count as a limitation on free speech? What are the concerns with unlimited donations? Explain.
