Test on Core Concepts in Political Science

Question 1: According to the Michigan school of thought, the central element of the funnel of causality is an individual's social position.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The Michigan school of thought identifies party attachment as the center of the funnel of causality, not social position.

Question 2: According to the study materials, what is a key characteristic of a society with high social capital?

A. Increased reliance on technocratic governance.

B. Higher levels of trust among people.

C. A reduction in the formation of political groups.

D. Greater susceptibility to populist movements.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'if there is a high social capital we trust in each other more,' defining social capital as 'the trusting between the people on a society.'

Question 3: In a majoritarian electoral system, it is harder to achieve power once a party breaks into the system.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'in a majortiraian system if you break into is more easier to achieve power'.

Question 4: According to the study materials, how does the size of an electoral district relate to the proportionality of an electoral system?

A. Smaller districts with fewer seats tend to increase the proportionality of the system.

B. The size of a district primarily affects the number of representatives but has no direct impact on proportionality.

C. Larger districts, which have more seats, are associated with greater proportionality in an electoral system.

D. UK constituencies, known for electing only one MP, exemplify highly proportional electoral systems due to their small size.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'The bigger the district the more seats it has and the more proportional it is.' This indicates that larger districts with more seats lead to greater proportionality.

Question 5: Populism is characterized by a broad and complex set of core ideas that leads to a unified political current.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that populism is based on "the thin core ideas, a small core that is centered in one or two main ideas, that led to the development of different currents." This indicates a narrow rather than broad set of core ideas, and these ideas lead to different currents, not a unified one.