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Test Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n Multiple Choice<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. What percentage of 18- to 29-year-olds voted in the 2012 presidential election?<\/p>\n a. 25<\/p>\n b. 45<\/p>\n c. 65<\/p>\n d. 85<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Introduction to State and Local Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-5: Summarize<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 2. Money for public universities comes from ______.<\/p>\n a. public funds and grants<\/p>\n b. tuition and grants<\/p>\n c. tuition and public funds<\/p>\n d. public funds only<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Introduction to State and Local Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 3. As funding for public universities has decreased, enrollment of foreign students has ______.<\/p>\n a. increased<\/p>\n b. decreased<\/p>\n c. stayed the same<\/p>\n d. been eliminated<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Introduction to State and Local Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-3: Describe<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 4. What percentage of K\u201312 students attend public school?<\/p>\n a. 95 percent<\/p>\n b. 90 percent<\/p>\n c. 70 percent<\/p>\n d. 65 percent<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Government on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-3: Describe<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 5. ______ governments operate most K\u201312 public schools.<\/p>\n a. Local<\/p>\n b. County<\/p>\n c. State<\/p>\n d. Federal<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Government on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-3: Describe<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 6. The primary purpose of state and local government is to provide services to ______.<\/p>\n a. the federal government<\/p>\n b. other states<\/p>\n c. their population<\/p>\n d. students<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Government on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 7. Fire departments are primarily run by ______ governments.<\/p>\n a. local<\/p>\n b. county<\/p>\n c. state<\/p>\n d. federal<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Government on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 8. The comparative method of analysis uses ______ and ______ as the basis for systematic explanation.<\/p>\n a. comparisons, differences<\/p>\n b. similarities, differences<\/p>\n c. similarities, comparisons<\/p>\n d. differences, data<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Comparative Method in Practice<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 9. Variance is another word for ______.<\/p>\n a. similarities<\/p>\n b. comparison<\/p>\n c. analysis<\/p>\n d. difference<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Comparative Method in Practice<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 10. Governments at each level have basic ______ that make comparisons possible.<\/p>\n a. similarities<\/p>\n b. differences<\/p>\n c. attributes<\/p>\n d. variance<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Comparative Method in Practice<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 11. The price of soda in different states may vary due to ______.<\/p>\n a. variations in the tax rate<\/p>\n b. the value of the dollar<\/p>\n c. the fact that some people really like soda<\/p>\n d. the Great Recession<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Comparative Method in Practice<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 12. ______ is the most populous state in the United States.<\/p>\n a. Texas<\/p>\n b. New York<\/p>\n c. California<\/p>\n d. Florida<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 13. The ______ makeup of a state is likely to influence attitudes about social welfare programs.<\/p>\n a. historical<\/p>\n b. variation<\/p>\n c. population<\/p>\n d. sociodemographic<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 14. States with older populations face ______ demand for education spending.<\/p>\n a. equal<\/p>\n b. more<\/p>\n c. less<\/p>\n d. no<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 15. Cartograms use things such as ______ rather than space to represent areas on a map.<\/p>\n a. topography<\/p>\n b. population<\/p>\n c. colors<\/p>\n d. textures<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 16. New Mexico is an example of a state with ______ population and ______ amount of geographic space.<\/p>\n a. an average, a large<\/p>\n b. a small, an average<\/p>\n c. a large, an average<\/p>\n d. a small, a large<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 17. General attitudes and beliefs about government are involved in a state\u2019s ______.<\/p>\n a. personality<\/p>\n b. political culture<\/p>\n c. sociodemographics<\/p>\n d. topography<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 18. ______ and ______ about government make up a state\u2019s political culture.<\/p>\n a. Attitudes, beliefs<\/p>\n b. Beliefs, trust<\/p>\n c. Sociodemographics, attitudes<\/p>\n d. Population, beliefs<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 19. Elazar argues that political culture stems from a state\u2019s ______.<\/p>\n a. tax rate<\/p>\n b. income<\/p>\n c. gross domestic product<\/p>\n d. settlement history<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 20. There were ______ distinct type(s) of settlers in the United States, according to Elazar.<\/p>\n a. one<\/p>\n b. two<\/p>\n c. three<\/p>\n d. four<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 21. Which of the following is an example of a moralistic state?<\/p>\n a. Nebraska<\/p>\n b. Wisconsin<\/p>\n c. Texas<\/p>\n d. Wyoming<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 22. Individualistic states believe participation in politics is for ______ reasons.<\/p>\n a. business<\/p>\n b. community<\/p>\n c. individual<\/p>\n d. social<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 23. ______ political cultures do not see a role in politics for amateurs.<\/p>\n a. Progressive<\/p>\n b. Traditionalistic<\/p>\n c. Moralistic<\/p>\n d. Individualistic<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 24. States with more female state legislators tend to be ______.<\/p>\n a. conservative<\/p>\n b. individualistic<\/p>\n c. moralistic<\/p>\n d. traditionalistic<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 25. States that value leaving political decisions to elites are likely to have ______ female legislators.<\/p>\n a. fewer<\/p>\n b. more<\/p>\n c. the same amount<\/p>\n d. no<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 26. In traditionalistic states, politics is for ______.<\/p>\n a. everyone<\/p>\n b. women<\/p>\n c. elites<\/p>\n d. progressives<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 27. Traditionalistic states are often ______.<\/p>\n a. large<\/p>\n b. populous<\/p>\n c. urban<\/p>\n d. rural<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 28. The political culture associated with the American South is ______.<\/p>\n a. traditionalistic<\/p>\n b. moralistic<\/p>\n c. individualistic<\/p>\n d. conservative<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 29. The two political cultures that stress personal opportunity are ______ and ______.<\/p>\n a. individualistic, progressive<\/p>\n b. individualistic, moralistic<\/p>\n c. traditionalistic, moralistic<\/p>\n d. traditionalistic, individualistic<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 30. Policy change and innovation are most often found in ______ states.<\/p>\n a. traditionalistic<\/p>\n b. conservative<\/p>\n c. moralistic<\/p>\n d. individualistic<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 31. ______ states tend to spend the least money on education.<\/p>\n a. Traditionalistic<\/p>\n b. Progressive<\/p>\n c. Moralistic<\/p>\n d. Individualistic<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 32. Individualistic cultures believe governments should ______.<\/p>\n a. preserve the status quo<\/p>\n b. be service providers<\/p>\n c. promote the public interest<\/p>\n d. be policy innovators<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 33. ______ states have the most competitive political parties.<\/p>\n a. Moralistic<\/p>\n b. Individualistic<\/p>\n c. Traditionalistic<\/p>\n d. Progressive<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 34. Regional economic differences influence tax burdens, public services, and ______.<\/p>\n a. geography<\/p>\n b. agriculture<\/p>\n c. topography<\/p>\n d. policy priorities<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Economy<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 35. Texas spends comparatively less time and energy preparing for ______ than does California.<\/p>\n a. hurricanes<\/p>\n b. fires<\/p>\n c. earthquakes<\/p>\n d. tornados<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Geography and Topography<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 36. ______ states have significant difficulties arranging school transportation.<\/p>\n a. Small, rural<\/p>\n b. Large, rural<\/p>\n c. Small, urban<\/p>\n d. Large, urban<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Geography and Topography<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 37. The biggest roadblock on the road to policy action in most states is ______.<\/p>\n a. partisanship<\/p>\n b. weak leadership<\/p>\n c. lack of funds<\/p>\n d. overregulation<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-3: Describe<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 38. Which of the following is NOT regulated by government?<\/p>\n a. teacher certification<\/p>\n b. curriculum requirements<\/p>\n c. safety standards<\/p>\n d. parental involvement in schools<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 39. The Great Recession in the United States happened in ______.<\/p>\n a. 2000\u20132001<\/p>\n b. 2002\u20132003<\/p>\n c. 2008\u20132009<\/p>\n d. 2009\u20132010<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 40. The mix of the age and ethnicity of a state, or its ______, can impact its politics.<\/p>\n a. socioeconomic status<\/p>\n b. sociodemographics<\/p>\n c. variance<\/p>\n d. population<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 41. Which of the following is NOT an issue for states and localities?<\/p>\n a. population increases<\/p>\n b. population decreases<\/p>\n c. international relations<\/p>\n d. decreased tax revenue<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Conclusion<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-5: Summarize<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 42. New Jersey has strong ______.<\/p>\n a. local governments<\/p>\n b. national ties<\/p>\n c. republican culture<\/p>\n d. moralistic history<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 43. ______ states have the most fragmented political culture.<\/p>\n a. Moralistic<\/p>\n b. Individualistic<\/p>\n c. Traditionalistic<\/p>\n d. Progressive<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 44. What percentage of American college students attend public universities?<\/p>\n a. 40 percent<\/p>\n b. 50 percent<\/p>\n c. 60 percent<\/p>\n d. 70 percent<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Politics on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 45. What is devolution?<\/p>\n a. the process of taking power away from the states and giving it to the federal government<\/p>\n b. the process of taking power away from the federal government and giving it to the states<\/p>\n c. the promotion of new ways to solve old, high-profile problems<\/p>\n d. the states\u2019 dependence on the federal government to stay fiscally solvent<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy: Devolution and the Limits of Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-3: Describe<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 46. Using similarities and differences between states as the basis for systematic explanation is known as the ______.<\/p>\n a. Socratic method<\/p>\n b. pluralistic method<\/p>\n c. state-focused method<\/p>\n d. comparative method<\/p>\n Ans: D<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Comparative Method in Practice: Yes, They Really Do Tax Dogs in West Virginia<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 47. Which of the following make up a population\u2019s sociodemographics?<\/p>\n a. age, education, and income<\/p>\n b. age, gender, and income<\/p>\n c. age, size, and ethnicity<\/p>\n d. age, income, and gender<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 48. Moralistic political culture is most commonly found in the ______ part of the United States.<\/p>\n a. northern and middle<\/p>\n b. southern<\/p>\n c. western<\/p>\n d. metropolitan<\/p>\n Ans: A<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 49. Traditionalistic states tend to be those with ______ as the main economic activity.<\/p>\n a. technology<\/p>\n b. agriculture<\/p>\n c. manufacturing<\/p>\n d. entertainment<\/p>\n Ans: B<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 50. Moralistic states tend to view government as ______.<\/p>\n a. business focused<\/p>\n b. individualized<\/p>\n c. cooperative<\/p>\n d. elite<\/p>\n Ans: C<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n True\/False<\/strong><\/p>\n 51. Older Americans tend to vote at higher rates than younger ones.<\/p>\n Ans: T<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 52. The Great Recession of 2008\u20132009 caused public college tuition to go down.<\/p>\n Ans: F<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Politics on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 53. Private university students take out more student loans, on average, than public university students do.<\/p>\n Ans: T<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Politics on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 54. State and local governments regulate water and sewer systems.<\/p>\n Ans: T<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Politics on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 55. State and local governments are bound by the basic rules of the Constitution.<\/p>\n Ans: T<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy: Devolution and the Limits of Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-3: Describe<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 56. Moralistic states have the lowest voter turnout.<\/p>\n Ans: F<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 57. There are many female legislators in Kentucky.<\/p>\n Ans: F<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 58. Geography can influence the cost of college.<\/p>\n Ans: T<\/p>\n Answer Location: Geography and Topography<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n Short Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n 59. ______ is the process of taking power and responsibility away from the federal government and giving it to the states.<\/p>\n Ans: Devolution<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy: Devolution and the Limits of Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 60. Louis Brandeis described states\u2019 ability to experiment with policy as ______.<\/p>\n Ans: laboratories of democracy<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy: Devolution and the Limits of Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: Knowledge<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: 1-1: Identify<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 61. ______ is an example of a federal city.<\/p>\n Ans: Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy: Devolution and the Limits of Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-3: Describe<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 62. The difference between units of analysis on a particular measure is known as ______.<\/p>\n Ans: variance<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Comparative Method in Practice: Yes, They Really Do Tax Dogs in West Virginia<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 63. Sociodemographics consist of a population\u2019s size, age, and ______.<\/p>\n Ans: ethnicity<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 64. ______ cultures view politics as a means to achieve the good.<\/p>\n Ans: Moralistic<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Knowledge<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n 65. The shared attitudes and beliefs about government are ______.<\/p>\n Ans: political culture<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 66. ______ cultures view politics as a means to achieve individual goals.<\/p>\n Ans: Individualistic<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 67. Vermont is a good example of a state with ______ political culture.<\/p>\n Ans: moralistic<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Application<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Difficult<\/p>\n 68. The political culture that emphasizes maintaining the existing social order is ______.<\/p>\n Ans: traditionalistic<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Application<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Difficult<\/p>\n Essay<\/strong><\/p>\n 69. Discuss the main differences between the three political cultures in the United States.<\/p>\n Ans: Answers may vary.<\/p>\n Answer Location: Culture and History<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Analysis<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Difficult<\/p>\n 70. How do variations in geography and topography affect policy?<\/p>\n Ans: Answers may vary.<\/p>\n Answer Location: Geography and Topography<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Analysis<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Difficult<\/p>\n 71. What is devolution, and how has it affected state policymaking?<\/p>\n Ans: Answers may vary.<\/p>\n Answer Location: Laboratories of Democracy: Devolution and the Limits of Government<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Application<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Difficult<\/p>\n 72. What are some of the factors that influence college tuition rates?<\/p>\n Ans: Answers may vary.<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Impact of State and Local Politics on Daily Life<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Comprehension<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n 73. What is the comparative method of analysis, and what are the benefits of its use?<\/p>\n Ans: Answers may vary.<\/p>\n Answer Location: The Comparative Method in Practice: Yes, They Really Do Tax Dogs in West Virginia<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-2: Discuss<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Analysis<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Difficult<\/p>\n 74. How do a state\u2019s sociodemographics influence its policies?<\/p>\n Ans: Answers may vary.<\/p>\n Answer Location: Sociodemographics<\/p>\n Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify<\/p>\n Cognitive Domain: Analysis<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Difficult<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 Test Bank for Governing States and Localities 6th Edition by Kevin B. 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