2.  Which of these is NOT true of the “one-drop” rule in Jim Crow America? A.  It was driven only by primordial consideration B.  It classified mulatto children (secretly sired by white slave holders) as chattels and black C.  The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), for all practical purpose, gave its stamp of approval to the one-drop rule D.  It was driven in part by instrumentalism, a source of group identity

10.  Among economists, which of these is NOT usually a typical example of market imperfection?   A.  Externalities B.  Monopolies C.  Public good—such as spending on national security D.  Inadequate information  

Which of these is NOT an example of fiscal policy?   A.  Congress raises taxes on the “one-percenters” to help balance the budget B.  The Federal Reserve Bank buys and sells treasury notes, bonds, and other instruments to influence interest rates C.  Congress appropriate funds to upgrade the interstate highway system D.  Congress approves more scholarships and loans to higher education

11.  Depending on the measure it adopts, Government involvement in the American free market economy could be characterized as:   A.  Essential B.  Beneficial C.  Politically-motivated D.  All the above

2.  The official language of the largest country in South America is: A.  Portuguese B.  Spanish C.  Hebrew D.  Urhobo      

13.  Which of these is usually most strongly entrenched in a political system?  In other words, which of them tends to have the most staying power? A.  Government B.  State C.  Regime D.  Political ideology

9.  Which of these is NOT true of regime change?   A.  Regime change carried out through revolution usually involves the masses B.  Change occurs only from authoritarianism to democracy, not the other way around C.  Regime change executed by a coup tends to involve only a conniving cabal D.  The Iranian revolution of 1979 toppled one variant of authoritarianism and replaced it with another variant of authoritarianism

12.  In a presidential system, the president is elected by the: A.  National legislature B.  People directly or through electors chosen by the people (as in America) C.  Mayors of the 50 largest cities D.  State governors    

8.  According to Dr. Jakpor’s notes, which of these is NOT included as a factor in defining politics ? A.   Authority B.  Group dynamics C.  Values D.  Allocation

4.  Which of the following reasons for studying Comparative Politics was dramatically brought home to us when, terrorists plotting half way around the world, attacked New York’s twin towers and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 (9/11)? A.  To satisfy one’s general curiosity to know more of the world B. To be able to react to events in some part of the world before they have a direct and grave impact  on our country C.  To be able to learn from the political experiences  of other countries D.  To be considered cosmopolitan–a citizen of the world