This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Institutions > Government > Political Institutions – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Institutions Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How many electors are in the current electoral college? A) 538. B) 435. C) 438. D) 535. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 538. 2. Political Clientelism was defined by: A) Susan Boyles. B) Susan Stokes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Susan Stokes. 3. How do national civic institutions represent the interests of the citizens at the international level? A) Ignoring international treaties. B) Isolationism. C) Military intervention. D) Diplomatic negotiations, participation in international organizations, and advocating for policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Diplomatic negotiations, participation in international organizations, and advocating for policies. 4. It is a federal republic of 50 states. A) US. B) UK. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) US. 5. It refers to a succession from rules from the same line of descent. A) Political Authority. B) Political Power. C) Political Dynasty. D) Political Legitimacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political Dynasty. 6. Uniformity or singleness of rules and principles to be followed by the government. A) Independence. B) Policy coherence. C) Law. D) Policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Policy coherence. 7. The law of reciprocity involves the idea that if I do something for you, you should do something for me. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 8. Who is responsible for making foreign policy in China? A) The Monarch. B) The Supreme Leader. C) The Premier. D) The President. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The President. 9. Trading something for something else-no currency involved A) Demand. B) Barter. C) Goods. D) Market. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Barter. 10. The term that means "rule by officials" . A) Politics. B) Bureaucracy. C) Liberalization. D) Culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bureaucracy. 11. In 2016, Raúl Grijalva was elected to represent District 3 in Arizona. In which year will he be up for reelection? A) 2019. B) 2018. C) 2020. D) 2021. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2018. 12. Which office requires that a person be 30 years old, live in the state they represent, and be an American citizen for 9 years? A) Senator. B) President. C) Justice. D) Representative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Senator. 13. The President is the head of the executive branch and has many important powers. A) UK. B) US. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) US. 14. TRUE or FALSE:Political institutions and leadership structures change over time because people's views about their roles in society also evolve. A) FALSE. B) TRUE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 15. What is the executive leader called who represents a nation in ceremonial functions and can also have formal powers to shape foreign policy? A) M. Head of Government. B) G. Head of State. C) S. Parliamentary Systems. D) A. Commander in Chief. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) G. Head of State. 16. TRUE or FALSE:The exercise of authority within the bureaucracy was expected to be personal. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 17. What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power? A) Judicial branch. B) Constitutional convention. C) Legislative branch. D) Checks and balances. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Checks and balances. 18. The Foreign Secretary is responsible for foreign policy. A) US. B) UK. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) UK. 19. The president has appointed you to be the Secretary of State. What must happen before you can take office? A) The Senate must confirm your appointment. B) Nothing, GET TO WORK!. C) The House of Representatives must confirm your appointment. D) The Executive Office must approve your appointment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Senate must confirm your appointment. 20. A movement aimed at making change in certain aspects of society. A) Social reform. B) Political platforms. C) Underground Railroad. D) Monroe Doctrine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social reform. 21. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced Indians to move A) To Oklahoma. B) Florida. C) To the Louisiana Purchase. D) To Canada. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To Oklahoma. 22. Which of the following is the most unstable type of authority as leaders may eventually lose their charisma when people's views regarding them change? A) Traditional Authority. B) Charismatic Authority. C) Legitimacy. D) Legal-Rational Authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Charismatic Authority. 23. Both males and females belong to the kin group of their father but they do not belong to their mother's kin group. A) PATRILINEAL DESCENT. B) MATRILINEAL DESCENT. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PATRILINEAL DESCENT. 24. Social Contract Theory A) Act by individuals agree to form a government. Government are established by the people. B) Free but everyone is in chains. Wrote the social contract. People have rights in the government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Act by individuals agree to form a government. Government are established by the people. 25. Which country has a head of state who serves for life? A) China. B) Russia. C) Mexico. D) United Kingdom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) China. 26. Filipinos get along with different kinds of people. They can easily adjust to any situation and are flexible. A) Generosity and helpful. B) Hospitable. C) God fearing. D) Fellowship. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fellowship. 27. What river did Lewis and Clark travel on for the majority of the journey? A) Colombia River. B) Missouri River. C) Mississippi River. D) Clark River. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Missouri River. 28. Permanent members of bureaucratic agencies who implement laws and governmental regulations A) L. Question Time. B) M. Head of Government. C) N. Bicameral. D) K. Civil Service. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) K. Civil Service. 29. The United States has an electoral college. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 30. Refers to activities though which people make, preserve, and amend the general rules under which they live. A) Authority. B) Politics. C) Governance. D) Legitimacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Politics. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesInstitutions QuizzesPolitical Science QuizzesPolitical Institutions Quiz 1Political Institutions Quiz 2Political Institutions Quiz 4Political Institutions Quiz 5Political Institutions Quiz 6Political Institutions Quiz 7Political Institutions Quiz 8Political Institutions Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books