19.  Which of these is NOT true of the concept of political attitude? A.  it is a universalistic concept B.  Liberalism is an example of political attitude C.  Conservatism, a politcal attitude, favors the status quo D.  It is a particularistic concept

23.  Which of these are features of a democratic regime? A.    Civil liberties B.    Citizen participation C.   Representative government D.  All of the above

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

17.  When the word “subject” is used in connection with the citizen of an ideal state, it says that the individual: A.  Has no civil liberties B.  Came under the government by force C.  Owes a duty to the commonwealth (paying tax, respect for the rights of other citizens, obeying the laws of the commonwealth, etc.) D.  Has only political rights  

2.  Quantitative method in Comparative Politics  A.  seeks to move comparative politics towards the “clock” end of the continuum B.  seeks to dabble in folklore C.  seeks to move comparative politics towards the  “cloud” end of the continuum D.  seeks to inject customary law wherever it can into study of comparative politics

  5.  Which of these states has a policy of citizenship in which the principle of “jus soli” looms large?   A.  Nigeria B.  United States of America C.  Russia D.  China

11.  Which of these is NOT a feature of the presidential system?   A.  Separation of powers B.  A bifurcated executive, that is, a separate chief of state and a separate chief executive C.  Fixed term of office for the president D.  A republic (indirect democracy)    

6.  Nazi German nationalism pursued all of the following except:   A.  Cultural nationalism B.  Xenophobia C.  Racial equality and integration D.  Genocide

11.  The following was a common experience in state formation of the USA, Brazil, and India, except A.   All three lacked internal autonomy at some point in their political development B.   All three lacked external autonomy at some point in their political development C.  All three countries emerged out of British domination and became sovereign states D.  All three had to reckon with issues of racial and ethnic diversity

6.  The following is true except: A.  The Chief Justice is the President of the Senate B.  The House of Representatives consists of 435 members C.  The US Vice President is part of the executive branch as well as the President of the Senate D.  The US Senate consists of 100 members