Test bank for politics in states and communities 15th edition by dye

Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye CHAPTER POLITICS IN STATES AND COMMUNITIES TRUE-FALSE QUESTIONS Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if the statement is false TB_01_01 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.2 American states and communities provide excellent “laboratories” for comparative political study ANSWER: TRUE Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_02 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.2 State politics are seldom affected by unique historical circumstances ANSWER: FALSE Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_03 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.2 Social and economic conditions in the states not explain differences in public policy choices ANSWER: FALSE Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_04 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Understand_LO 1.2 Changes in population growth rates not have a significant effect on the services provided by state governments ANSWER: FALSE Page: Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_05 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.2 Nevada ranks highest in projected population growth rate for 2030._ ANSWER: TRUE Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_06 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.2 Education levels are not uniformly distributed throughout the states ANSWER: TRUE Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_07 Race and Ethnicity_Remember_LO 1.3 Differences in the racial and ethnic composition of the states account for great variation in state politics ANSWER: TRUE Page: LO: 1.3: Describe both the current racial and ethnic composition of the United States and how it has changed over time Topic: Race and Ethnicity Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_08 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 The residents of the American Samoa are U.S nationals, but not citizens ANSWER: TRUE Page: 25 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_09 Race and Ethnicity_Remember_LO 1.3 Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority group in the United States ANSWER: TRUE Page: LO: 1.3: Describe both the current racial and ethnic composition of the United States and how it has changed over time Topic: Race and Ethnicity Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_10 Race and Ethnicity_Remember_LO 1.3 Hispanics and Asians are not monolithic groups either ethnically or politically ANSWER: TRUE Page: LO: 1.3: Describe both the current racial and ethnic composition of the United States and how it has changed over time Topic: Race and Ethnicity Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 3-Difficult TB_01_11 Race and Ethnicity_Remember_LO 1.3 About half of all Native Americans live on reservations ANSWER: TRUE Page: 11 LO: 1.3: Describe both the current racial and ethnic composition of the United States and how it has changed over time Topic: Race and Ethnicity Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_12 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Most immigrants come to the United States as political refugees ANSWER: FALSE Page: 11 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_13 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Political refugees can be legally admitted to the United States ANSWER: TRUE Page: 11 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_14 The Politics of Immigration_Understand_LO 1.4 Illegal immigration affects states uniformly across the country ANSWER: FALSE Page: 11 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_15 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Immigration policy is the responsibility of the federal government ANSWER: TRUE Page: 13 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_16 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ “Sanctuary” cities order their police departments to ignore federal immigration laws ANSWER: TRUE Page: 13 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_17 The Politics of Immigration_Understand_LO 1.4 States and cities not have to provide public services such as access to education and healthcare to illegal immigrants ANSWER: FALSE Page: 13 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_18 Liberalism and Conservatism in the States_Remember_LO 1.5 The ideological disposition of the majority of the voters in the United States is conservative ANSWER: TRUE Page: 16 LO: 1.5: Compare the ideological profiles of liberal and conservative states Topic: Liberalism and Conservatism in the States Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_19 State Political Cultures_Remember_LO 1.6 According to the U.S Census and survey data of the regional subcultures, all the subcultures represent historical and cultural extensions of earlier settler and immigrant waves._ ANSWER: FALSE Page: 16 LO: 1.6: Explain how differences in states’ political cultures affect their ideological profiles Topic: State Political Cultures Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_20 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Residents of the U.S territories have all rights and obligations of U.S citizens including the right to vote in presidential elections ANSWER: FALSE Page: 25 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_21 Religion in the States_Understand_LO 1.7 The frequency of an individual’s religious attendance is often the best determinant of his or her stance on moral issues ANSWER: TRUE Page: 17 LO: 1.7: Describe how the religious profiles of states affect the politics and attitudes about wedge issues such as abortion Topic: Religion in the States Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_22 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 Education comprises the largest budget expenditure of state and local governments combined ANSWER: TRUE Page: 19 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_23 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ States and communities have great leeway in deciding how to administer many federal health and welfare programs ANSWER: TRUE Page: 19 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_24 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 The federal government has the principal responsibility for law enforcement and public safety in America ANSWER: FALSE Page: 22 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_25 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 State and local governments not have the power to determine any taxation rates ANSWER: FALSE Page: 20 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_26 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ In order to be readmitted to the Union, the eleven southern states that had seceded were required to ratify the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the U.S Constitution ANSWER: TRUE Page: 23 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_27 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 The last states to be admitted to the United States were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959 ANSWER: TRUE Page: 23 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_28 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Residents of the District of Columbia (D.C.) have no voting representation in Congress ANSWER: TRUE Page: 24 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_29 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Residents of Puerto Rico not pay federal income tax._ ANSWER: TRUE Page: 25 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ TB_01_30 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Some residents of Puerto Rico have chosen not to vote for statehood for fear of diluting their country’s cultural identity ANSWER: TRUE Page: 25 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Select the one best answer out of the options provided TB_01_31 A Political Approach to States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.1 Which of the following is NOT a political problem that state governments must address? A racial tensions B poverty C drugs D foreign policy ANSWER: D Page: LO: 1.1: Explain how the problems that governments address are inherently political in nature Topic: A Political Approach to States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_32 Religion in the States_Remember_LO 1.7 Which of the following regions is considered the MOST religious? A southern states B Midwest states C heartland states D New England states ANSWER: A Page: 17 LO: 1.7: Describe how the religious profiles of states affect the politics and attitudes about wedge issues such as abortion Topic: Religion in the States Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_33 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Which of the following sectors provides the greatest number of state and local government jobs? A housing and community development B public safety C sewerage D parks and recreation ANSWER: B Page: 22 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_34 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Which of the following were admitted as slave states into the United States before the Civil War? A Iowa and Wisconsin B California and Oregon C Florida and Texas D Minnesota and Oregon ANSWER: C Page: 23 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_35 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Understand_LO 1.2 Economic development includes all of the following variables EXCEPT ._ A population growth B welfare C income D education ANSWER: B Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_48 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Most unauthorized immigrants in the United States come from ._ A B C D the Philippines China Mexico Cuba ANSWER: C Page: 12 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_49 The Politics of Immigration_Understand_LO 1.4 Most immigrants come to the United States primarily for ._ A political freedom B economic opportunity C better welfare benefits D a more temperate climate ANSWER: B Page: 11 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_50 The Politics of Immigration_Understand_LO 1.4 Immigration policy is primarily the responsibility of ._ A state governments B local governments C the national government D the border states ANSWER: C Page: 12 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_51 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Those who immigrate legally to the United States for fear of persecution in their home country are called ._ A undocumented residents B lawful permanent residents C illegal aliens D political refugees ANSWER: D Page: 12 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_52 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 The Simpson–Mazzoli Act aimed to ._ A reform immigration B reduce immigration C increase immigration D penalize undocumented immigrants ANSWER: A Page: 12 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_53 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Which of the following persons are encouraged to apply for citizenship under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program? A only undocumented aliens who came into the United States as minors and are over the age of 30 B only undocumented aliens who have minor siblings working for low pay C only undocumented aliens who have been granted amnesty D only undocumented aliens who came into the United States as minors and lived in the country continuously for at least five years Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye ANSWER: D Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Page: 13 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_54 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Why employers prefer hiring illegal immigrants? A because they can be deported before they are paid their low salaries B because they are willing to work hard for low pay and few benefits C because they blend into the crowd and are hardly noticed by the authorities D because they settle into one neighborhood and can be easily tracked ANSWER: B Page: 13 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_55 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Which of the following have the highest concentrations of illegal immigrants? A states in the Midwest and Heartland regions B states in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions C border states in the southwest and southeast regions D border states in the northeast and northwest regions ANSWER: C Page: 13 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_56 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ What did the state amendment deemed unconstitutional in Arizona v Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona attempt to do? A require that people produce proof of citizenship in order to register to vote B bar illegal immigrants from welfare and other benefits C bar children of undocumented immigrants from attending public schools D deny undocumented immigrants entrance to public universities ANSWER: A Page: 14 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_57 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Which of the following populations are projected to decrease in number by 2060? A Asian B African American C Hispanic D White non-Hispanic ANSWER: D Page: 11 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_58 The Politics of Immigration_Remember_LO 1.4 Current immigration debate centers on all of the following provisions EXCEPT ._ A strengthening border enforcement B granting legal status to undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States C immediate deportation of all illegal immigrants in the United States D establishing a temporary guest worker program ANSWER: C Page: 14 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Topic: The Politics of Immigration Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_59 Liberalism and Conservatism in the States_Understand_LO 1.5 A state’s tendency to expand welfare benefits, regulate business, adopt progressive state income taxes, and generally use the resources of government to achieve social change is descriptive of policy ._ A conservatism B liberalism C socialism D libertarianism ANSWER: B Page: 15 LO: 1.5: Compare the ideological profiles of liberal and conservative states Topic: Liberalism and Conservatism in the States Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_60 Liberalism and Conservatism in the States_Understand_LO 1.5 A state’s tendency to limit welfare benefits, deregulate business, keep taxes low, and generally place less reliance on government and more reliance on individuals and the marketplace to achieve social goals refers to policy ._ A B C D conservatism liberalism socialism libertarianism ANSWER: A Page: 16 LO: 1.5: Compare the ideological profiles of liberal and conservative states Topic: Liberalism and Conservatism in the States Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_61 Liberalism and Conservatism in the States_Remember_LO 1.5 According to Gallup polls, which of the following states is the most conservative? A Oregon B Delaware C Wyoming D Vermont ANSWER: C Page: 16 LO: 1.5: Compare the ideological profiles of liberal and conservative states Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Topic: Liberalism and Conservatism in the States Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_62 Liberalism and Conservatism in the States_Remember_LO 1.5 Which of the following is the most reliable Democratic voting state? A Massachusetts B Alabama C Mississippi D North Dakota ANSWER: A Page: 16 LO: 1.5: Compare the ideological profiles of liberal and conservative states Topic: Liberalism and Conservatism in the States Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_63 State Political Cultures_Remember_LO 1.6 Which of the following regional subcultures are dominant in the states of Mississippi and New Mexico, respectively? _Remember_LO 1.6 A Blackbelt and Latino B Germanic and Heartland C Rurban and Global D Heartland and Latino ANSWER: A Page: 16 LO: 1.6: Explain how differences in states’ political cultures affect their ideological profiles Topic: State Political Cultures Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_64 Religion in the States_Remember_LO 1.7 Issues such as same-sex marriage are increasingly being used as designed to cause voters to cross party lines A amendments B wedges C laws D enterprises ANSWER: B Page: 17 LO: 1.7: Describe how the religious profiles of states affect the politics and attitudes about wedge issues such as abortion Topic: Religion in the States Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_65 Religion in the States_Apply_LO 1.7 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ What is often the best predictor of an individual’s opinion on moral issues? A B C D race party affiliation region in which the individual lives frequency of attending religious services ANSWER: D Page: 17 LO: 1.7: Describe how the religious profiles of states affect the politics and attitudes about wedge issues such as abortion Topic: Religion in the States Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_66 State Political Leadership_Understand_LO 1.8 What is the most recent trend in electoral politics that encourages candidates to win votes by publicizing policy innovations? A political entrepreneurship B political opportunism C political reactionism D political gamesmanship ANSWER: A Page: 19 LO: 1.8: Assess how political leaders influence politics in states and communities through policy entrepreneurship Topic: State Political Leadership Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_67 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 Which of the following handles the greatest volume of public business and directs the bulk of public programs? A the federal government B tribal governments C state and local governments D county governments ANSWER: C Page: 19 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_68 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Which of the following sectors is responsible for the largest portion of state and local government budgets combined? A health B education C welfare D transportation ANSWER: B Page: 19 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_69 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 Which of the following is the central responsibility of the federal government in the transportation sector? A motor vehicle taxation B regulation of traffic on the highways C highway improvements D construction of highways ANSWER: D Page: 20 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_70 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 State governments have the responsibility to administer all of the following programs EXCEPT ._ A Medicaid B food stamps C Social Security D unemployment compensation ANSWER: C Page: 20 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ TB_01_71 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Remember_LO 1.9 The principal responsibility for public safety in the United States lies with _._ A the national government B the National Guard C state and local governments D military forces ANSWER: C Page: 22 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_72 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Which of the following applies to Puerto Ricans residing on the island? A higher taxation rate than other U.S citizens B stricter eligibility standards to obtain Medicaid and Medicare C electoral votes in presidential elections D no federal income taxes ANSWER: D Page: 25 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_73 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Which of the following are the residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S territories NOT entitled to? A Social Security payments B votes in the commonwealth elections C the right to vote for representatives in U.S Congress D service in the armed forces ANSWER: C Page: 25 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ TB_01_74 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 When seeking admission to the Union, new states must approve a constitution and obtain ._ A congressional approval B presidential approval C the approval of the Supreme Court D popular approval from the public ANSWER: A Page: 22 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_75 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Which state was admitted to the United States in the Compromise of 1850? A California B Texas C New York D Florida ANSWER: A Page: 23 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_76 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 How did the Twenty-third Amendment affect Washington, D.C.? A It granted Washington the right to govern as a sovereign state B It granted Washington full participation in presidential elections C It granted Washington the right to prohibit excessive bails and fines D It granted Washington the right to set a term limit for election to the office of President ANSWER: B Page: 23 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ TB_01_77 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Which of the following is represented by an elected nonvoting delegate to the U.S House of Representatives? A California B Texas C Washington, D.C D Utah ANSWER: C Page: 24 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_78 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 All of the following accurately describe Washington, D.C., EXCEPT that ._ A it is heavily Democratic B it is ideologically conservative C its residents support larger social welfare programs D it has a high population of African Americans ANSWER: B Page: 24 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_79 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Remember_LO 1.10 Which is an example of a commonwealth? A Puerto Rico B the District of Columbia C Mexico D Hawaii ANSWER: A Page: 25 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS TB_01_80 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Understand_LO 1.2 Define comparative political study Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_81 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Understand_LO 1.2 Explain state economic development Page: LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_82 The Comparative Study of States and Communities_Analyze_LO 1.2 What is the importance of measuring population growth rates? Pages: 3–6 LO: 1.2: Compare the public policies of various states and communities in areas such as population growth, income, and education Topic: The Comparative Study of States and Communities Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 3-Difficult TB_01_83 The Politics of Immigration_Understand_LO 1.4 What is illegal immigration? Page: 12 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_84 The Politics of Immigration_Understand_LO 1.4 What are “sanctuary” cities? Page: 13 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Topic: The Politics of Immigration Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 1-Easy TB_01_85 State Political Cultures_Understand_LO 1.6 Define state political culture Page: 16 LO: 1.6: Explain how differences in states’ political cultures affect their ideological profiles Topic: State Political Cultures Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_86 Religion in the States_Analyze_LO 1.7 How are wedge issues used politically in the states? Page: 17 LO: 1.7: Describe how the religious profiles of states affect the politics and attitudes about wedge issues such as abortion Topic: Religion in the States Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_87 State Political Leadership_Understand_LO 1.8 Explain political entrepreneurship Page: 19 LO: 1.8: Assess how political leaders influence politics in states and communities through policy entrepreneurship Topic: State Political Leadership Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_88 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Analyze_LO 1.9 Why is finding the right level of taxation one of the most difficult jobs facing state and local officials? Page: 19 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_89 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Analyze_LO 1.10 What rights and obligations are given to residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S territories? Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye Page: 25 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 3-Difficult ESSAY QUESTIONS TB_01_90 Race and Ethnicity_Apply_LO 1.3 Explain why Hispanics and Asians cannot be considered monolithic groups politically or ethnically Page: LO: 1.3: Describe both the current racial and ethnic composition of the United States and how it has changed over time Topic: Race and Ethnicity Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_91 The Politics of Immigration_Analyze_LO 1.4 Discuss the effects of immigration policy and the role of the state and federal governments on the issue of illegal immigration Page: 12 LO: 1.4: Identify those who immigrate to the United States, current and proposed immigration policies, and the politics underlying legal and illegal immigration Topic: The Politics of Immigration Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 3-Difficult TB_01_92 Liberalism and Conservatism in the States_Analyze_LO 1.5 How can differing levels of liberalism and conservatism in the states explain policy decisions? Page: 15–16 LO: 1.5: Compare the ideological profiles of liberal and conservative states Topic: Liberalism and Conservatism in the States Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 3-Difficult Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Test Bank for Politics in States and Communities 15th Edition by Dye TB_01_93 State Political Cultures_Analyze_LO 1.6 Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/ Explain the political and ideological influence of religion on state-level politics and policies Page: 16 LO: 1.6: Explain how differences in states’ political cultures affect their ideological profiles Topic: State Political Cultures Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_94 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Understand_LO 1.9 Compare the policy responsibilities of the states to those of the national government Page: 19 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: 3-Difficult TB_01_95 “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories”_Analyze_LO 1.10 Discuss the evolution of representation for residents of the District of Columbia Page: 23–24 LO: 1.10: Trace the admission of states into the union, and explain the political status of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S territories Topic: “States,” “Districts,” and “Territories” Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 2-Moderate TB_01_96 Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities_Analyze_LO 1.9 What you think is the most important responsibility of state and local government in the United States? Why? Page: 19 LO: 1.9: Describe the major policy responsibilities held by states and communities, including education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, the physical environment of our communities, and taxes Topic: Policy Responsibilities of States and Communities Skill Level: Analyze It Difficulty Level: 3-Difficult Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc All rights reserved Full file at https://TestbankDirect.eu/