Question 1

What situation arises when government positions are filled with people who have close ties to the group they are supposed to regulate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureaucratic capture
B)  Collective action
C)  Governmental lobbying
D)  Rent-seekingE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Arrow's impossibility theorem tells us that:

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A)  most voting systems meet the criteria for an ideal system, yet politicians cannot seem to change the way in which elections are held.
B)  no voting system can aggregate the preferences of voters of three or more options while meeting all of the criteria of an ideal system.
C)  political pressures will always corrupt a voting system, making none ideal.
D)  no voting system can ever attain all four criteria of an ideal voting system.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The "no dictator" criterion for an ideal voting system means that:

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A)  one person cannot have the power to enact his or her own preferences.
B)  those in power must be forced to listen to the will of the people when enacting policy.
C)  the presence of pure democracy is needed, so everyone gets a vote.
D)  one person cannot have his or her preferences represented in what voters decide upon.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 4

Bureaucratic capture occurs when:

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A)  lobbyist groups become so powerful that they essentially have a stranglehold on policymakers.
B)  professionals from one particular industry hold the majority of positions in one particular government office.
C)  industries become halted in their ability to continue operating due to over-regulation of the market.
D)  government positions are filled by people with close ties to the group they are supposed to regulate.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

How does the free rider problem affect politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  The social benefit of political engagement is large, while the individual benefit is small, leading to inefficiently low levels of political engagement.
B)  There are not enough people who benefit from political engagement.
C)  There is very little benefit to political advocacy and engagement; therefore it's not efficient to participate in these activities.
D)  Political advocacy and political engagement are not affected by the free rider problem.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In the past, voting systems in most countries required that you be _______ in order to vote.

Accepted Answer

A)  over the age of 50
B)  male and a property owner
C)  white
D)  white, male, and a property ownerE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The Condorcet paradox can arise when _______ is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  first-past-the-post voting
B)  approval voting
C)  a runoff election
D)  pairwise majority votingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

One of the merits of plurality voting is:

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A)  its simplicity.
B)  it has all four criteria for an ideal voting system.
C)  it guarantees the best option will win.
D)  it produces a result that most participants are happy with.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The table shown displays voters' preferences in an election.

If a pairwise majority vote is held, and the first pair to be voted on is public parks and transportation, which voter(s) will be happiest with the outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abby
B)  Carlos
C)  Anoop
D)  Anoop and CarlosE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Pairwise majority voting eliminates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  majority options problem.
B)  swing vote problem.
C)  misalignment problem.
D)  third-party problem.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The table shown displays voters' preferences in an election.

If a pairwise majority vote is held, and Chloe sets the agenda for votes, which pair will she put up for vote first?

Accepted Answer

A)  A public zoo and public parks
B)  Public transportation and a public zoo
C)  Public parks and public transportation
D)  Any pair, as it will not affect the outcome of the voting.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The table shown displays voters' preferences in an election.

If a first-past-the-post vote is taken by the school board to determine which project gets funded, which option is most likely to win?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer lab
B)  Library
C)  Gym
D)  A three-way tie will result.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a criterion for an ideal voting system, according to economist Kenneth Arrow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unanimity
B)  No dictator
C)  Transitivity
D)  FairnessE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Rent-seeking behavior creates:

Accepted Answer

A)  waste and inefficiency.
B)  increased surplus.
C)  the free rider problem.
D)  the collective action problem.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Most elections in the United States use a(n) _______ voting system.

Accepted Answer

A)  pairwise majority
B)  first-past-the-post
C)  approval
D)  instant runoffE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

A collective action problem is a situation in which:

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A)  people are reluctant to voluntarily pay for goods and services that provide benefits for everyone, including those who don't pay.
B)  people are reluctant to voluntarily pay for goods and services because they believe their individual contribution will not make a difference.
C)  a group of people stand to gain from an action that is not rational for any of the members to undertake individually.
D)  a small group of individuals gains power that sways the decisions of society to their personal gain, at the expense of the larger society.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 17

A political structure's enfranchisement refers to:

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A)  who has the right to vote.
B)  which territories are protected under particular laws.
C)  which territories are restricted by particular laws.
D)  the government's ability to expand its power.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Lobbying can shape regulations through:

Accepted Answer

A)  collusion.
B)  objective cost benefit analysis.
C)  rent-seeking behavior.
D)  forced action.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The likelihood of successful collective action:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be lower for large groups.
B)  can be higher for large groups.
C)  can be lower for small groups.
D)  generally does not depend on the size of the group.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 20

First-past-the-post voting structures tend to lead to a _______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  two-party
B)  three-party
C)  one-candidate
D)  multi-partyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 22: Political Choices

What situation arises when government positions are filled with people who have close ties to the group they are supposed to regulate?

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Arrow's impossibility theorem tells us that:

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The "no dictator" criterion for an ideal voting system means that:

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Bureaucratic capture occurs when:

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How does the free rider problem affect politics?

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In the past, voting systems in most countries required that you be _______ in order to vote.

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The Condorcet paradox can arise when _______ is used.

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One of the merits of plurality voting is:

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The table shown displays voters' preferences in an election. If a pairwise majority vote is held, and the first pair to be voted on is public parks and transportation, which voter(s) will be happiest with the outcome?

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Pairwise majority voting eliminates the:

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The table shown displays voters' preferences in an election. If a pairwise majority vote is held, and Chloe sets the agenda for votes, which pair will she put up for vote first?

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The table shown displays voters' preferences in an election. If a first-past-the-post vote is taken by the school board to determine which project gets funded, which option is most likely to win?

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Which of the following is not a criterion for an ideal voting system, according to economist Kenneth Arrow?

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Rent-seeking behavior creates:

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Most elections in the United States use a(n) _______ voting system.

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A collective action problem is a situation in which:

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A political structure's enfranchisement refers to:

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Lobbying can shape regulations through:

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The likelihood of successful collective action:

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First-past-the-post voting structures tend to lead to a _______ system.

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