Political Science

FCC

M.Trezza
Spring 2016

Exam 1 Review (145 points)

Exam date: February (exact date to be identified in class)
Note: You must have the proper NCS testing form (Pearson NCS # 95945 youll also find the
50w/w on it), or your test score will not be evaluated.
Format: You will have 60 minutes to complete this exam beginning when they are distributed,
not when you arrive to class. It will consist of essay and short answer questions for the writing
portion, and also a section of multiple choice/matching questions. Your 60 minutes begin when
exams are distributed in class, not when you arrive.
Reading Material on Exam 1
Bardes, chapters 1, 2, and 3; Harrison Bergeron essay; Federalist Papers 10 & #51. Any handout
distributed in class or posted on Blackboard such as California Republicans seek path to
Revival.

Possible Essay Questions (60 points)

On your exam, one of the following questions or questions very similar will appear. Your
response will be worth 60 points. Be prepared to address all parts of the question in your answer.
Question 1
Draw and label the Figure 1-1 diagram (10 points).
Compare and contrast the economic and cultural values contained in Figure 1-1 as you explain
the 4 labels, using examples to help clarify your response. Be sure your response illustrates and
explains the 2-dimensional aspect of Figure 1-1 (40 points).
Regarding the assigned essay, California Republicans seek path to revival, assess its relevance to
Figure 1-1 given its apparent message to the California Republican Party. (10 points)
Question 2
In Federalist Paper #51 and chapter 2, core principles of the United States constitutional design
are touched upon, such as federalism, separation of power, and checks and balances.
First, clearly define, compare, and contrast each of these principles (20 points).
Second, provide a specific example from class lecture on Federalist Paper #51 which illustrates
each of these principles embodied within the U.S. Constitution (20 points).
Third, analyze the rationale for having the different terms of office and constituencies for our
national U.S. Senators, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the President of the
United States.
1. What are those terms and constituencies?
2. What is the rationale for those terms/constituencies?
3. Do you think it is a wise rationale? Why or why not?
(20 points for answering this last section of the essay question; 1-3 above)

Short Answer (40 points)

There will be 3 questions similar to those listed below. From those listed on your exam, you will
be required to answer 2 of them. Examples:
1. Assess and discuss the case facts and final ruling in U.S. v. Lopez. Why is it an
important one, in context of federalism?
2. Assess and discuss the case facts and final ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland . Why is it
an important one, in context of federalism?
3. Assess and discuss the case facts and final ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden. Why is it an
important one, in context of federalism?
4. Explain how Figure 1-1 is two dimensional. Provide an example to help clarify your
response.
5. What label from the framework would you use to describe Diana Moon Glampers and
also Harrison? Include a specific example from the story for each of these two characters
in your response to justify your claims.
6. Assess how a unitary system is different from a confederal one. List 2 reasons why a
federal system emerged as the compromise in the United States.
7. Reflect upon dual and cooperative federalism. First, what are they? Second, discuss how
they are similar and also different. Finally, which makes more sense to you?
8. Assess and explain why a state official such as a governor might prefer a block grant over
a categorical grant. Provide an example to help clarify your response.
9. In Gerston, Chapter 10, review the section titled, Immigration. Assess the information
provided and explain how immigration presents an issue of federalism. Include specific
information from this section in your response.

Multiple Choice/Matching Questions (45 points)

There will be 15 multiple choice and/or matching type questions, totaling 45 points. Each
question will be worth 3 points. These questions can be on anything discussed in class, listed
below, or a portion of any essay/short answer question above.
Other concepts/people/terms possibly not listed above from your readings:
Chapter 1: the "isms", popular sovereignty, political socialization, dominant culture, models of
democracy, the pdf handout, California Republicans seek path to Revival.
Chapter 2: Articles of Confederation, John Locke, Virginia Plan, James Madison, Federalists and
anti-Federalists, natural rights, Federalist Paper #10 and 51, confederal system, judicial review.
Chapter 3: Gonzales v. Raich, McCulloch v Maryland, Gibbons v Ogden, U.S. v. Lopez;
implied/delegated/enumerated, concurrent powers; money returned to states (categorical, block
grants); dual/cooperative/new federalism; unitary/confederal/federal systems, donor state
(Gerston, Ch.10).