Question 1

Human rights are defined by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights as:

Accepted Answer

A) Basic rights and freedoms granted to those who do violate the laws of the nation where they reside. 
B) Life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 
C) Rights granted to people by the government of the nation where they were born. 
D) Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. 
A) Basic rights and freedoms granted to those who do violate the laws of the nation where they reside. 
B) Life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 
C) Rights granted to people by the government of the nation where they were born. 
D) Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. D

Question 2

Most immigrants cross borders:

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A) For economic reasons. 
B) For political asylum. 
C) For medical reasons. 
D) Illegally. 
A) For economic reasons. 
B) For political asylum. 
C) For medical reasons. 
D) Illegally. A

Question 3

Which of the following NGO's advocates for the rights of children around the world?

Accepted Answer

A) UNICEF. 
B) USAID. 
C) The WHO. 
D) Oxfam International. 
A) UNICEF. 
B) USAID. 
C) The WHO. 
D) Oxfam International. A

Question 4

The release of carbon dioxide from industrial use of fossil fuels contributes to:

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A) Famine in many nations. 
B) Depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer. 
C) Increases in global temperatures (i.e.global warming). 
D) All of these choices. 
A) Famine in many nations. 
B) Depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer. 
C) Increases in global temperatures (i.e.global warming). 
D) All of these choices.

Question 5

The widening gap between developed and developing nations was created by:

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A) Intrinsic differences between citizens,such as intelligence and race. 
B) Different rates of technological advances. 
C) Different levels of dependency on oil. 
D) Terrorism. 
A) Intrinsic differences between citizens,such as intelligence and race. 
B) Different rates of technological advances. 
C) Different levels of dependency on oil. 
D) Terrorism.

Question 6

The concept of mono-culture:

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A) Is the idea that one culture is better than the other. 
B) Is the idea that the world is morphing into one culture that reflects the style of American culture. 
C) Is the idea that people from a particular culture all want to be the same. 
D) Is impossible since every country,and its people,are unique. 
A) Is the idea that one culture is better than the other. 
B) Is the idea that the world is morphing into one culture that reflects the style of American culture. 
C) Is the idea that people from a particular culture all want to be the same. 
D) Is impossible since every country,and its people,are unique.

Question 7

Scientists predict that if global warming is not curtailed,what might happen?

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A) All of the choices. 
B) Large sections of the globe might have insufficient rain to support agriculture. 
C) Oceans could rise,causing massive migrations of people to higher ground. 
D) The world's oceans and fisheries could be disrupted or depleted. 
A) All of the choices. 
B) Large sections of the globe might have insufficient rain to support agriculture. 
C) Oceans could rise,causing massive migrations of people to higher ground. 
D) The world's oceans and fisheries could be disrupted or depleted.

Question 8

An immigrant who is undocumented:

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A) Is a refugee who has been persecuted for reasons of race or religion. 
B) Has crossed the border without the approval of the host nation. 
C) Is an asylum seeker. 
D) Has a family visa but no green card. 
A) Is a refugee who has been persecuted for reasons of race or religion. 
B) Has crossed the border without the approval of the host nation. 
C) Is an asylum seeker. 
D) Has a family visa but no green card.

Question 9

Globalization:

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A) Has little effect on the United States and its policies. 
B) Impacts almost every aspect of the United States and its policies. 
C) Only affects international policy. 
D) Affects global businesses,not people. 
A) Has little effect on the United States and its policies. 
B) Impacts almost every aspect of the United States and its policies. 
C) Only affects international policy. 
D) Affects global businesses,not people.

Question 10

Economic advantages realized by Europe,Great Britain,and the United States were significantly eroded as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) Their dependence on oil. 
B) Their involvement in two world wars. 
C) Their misunderstanding of underdeveloped countries. 
D) Corporate greed. 
A) Their dependence on oil. 
B) Their involvement in two world wars. 
C) Their misunderstanding of underdeveloped countries. 
D) Corporate greed.

Question 11

In order to best help vulnerable populations,American policy advocates:

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A) Should remain focused on policies affecting vulnerable population in the U.S. 
B) Should become experts in the application of policy practice in other countries. 
C) Should not be concerned with policies related to globalization. 
D) Should expand horizons to include issues and problems that cross international boundaries. 
A) Should remain focused on policies affecting vulnerable population in the U.S. 
B) Should become experts in the application of policy practice in other countries. 
C) Should not be concerned with policies related to globalization. 
D) Should expand horizons to include issues and problems that cross international boundaries.

Question 12

"Free market capitalism" is:

Accepted Answer

A) The theory that free trade should be developed so that nations choose to specialize in certain goods that give them a competitive advantage. 
B) The theory that nations should be able to establish open,tax-free trade for goods. 
C) The system that supports equal distribution of property. 
D) The theory that people control the market. 
A) The theory that free trade should be developed so that nations choose to specialize in certain goods that give them a competitive advantage. 
B) The theory that nations should be able to establish open,tax-free trade for goods. 
C) The system that supports equal distribution of property. 
D) The theory that people control the market.

Question 13

Some U.S.corporations:

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A) Relocate their operations overseas in order to avoid paying taxes. 
B) Replace American workers with low wage workers in other countries in order to increase profits. 
C) Increase profits by lowering anti-pollution standards. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) Relocate their operations overseas in order to avoid paying taxes. 
B) Replace American workers with low wage workers in other countries in order to increase profits. 
C) Increase profits by lowering anti-pollution standards. 
D) All of these choices.

Question 14

The exodus of U.S.jobs began:

Accepted Answer

A) Fairly recently,with the export of technology jobs to Bangladesh. 
B) As a result of the influx of immigrants into the U.S. 
C) In the 1960s,when automobile companies exported jobs to Mexico and elsewhere. 
D) With the advance of technology and its effect on trade. 
A) Fairly recently,with the export of technology jobs to Bangladesh. 
B) As a result of the influx of immigrants into the U.S. 
C) In the 1960s,when automobile companies exported jobs to Mexico and elsewhere. 
D) With the advance of technology and its effect on trade.

Question 15

The most extreme poverty levels are in which area of the world?

Accepted Answer

A) East Asia. 
B) China. 
C) Sub-Saharan Africa. 
D) India. 
A) East Asia. 
B) China. 
C) Sub-Saharan Africa. 
D) India.

Question 16

Which of the following policies was NOT supported by the Washington Consensus?

Accepted Answer

A) Elimination of tariffs. 
B) Privatization of public enterprises. 
C) Restricted movement of capital from developed to developing nations. 
D) Fiscal discipline in government spending. 
A) Elimination of tariffs. 
B) Privatization of public enterprises. 
C) Restricted movement of capital from developed to developing nations. 
D) Fiscal discipline in government spending.

Question 17

The most dramatic positive example of globalization is:

Accepted Answer

A) The Internet. 
B) The influence of American culture on the rest of the world. 
C) The increase in migration between countries. 
D) The increase in opportunities for education. 
A) The Internet. 
B) The influence of American culture on the rest of the world. 
C) The increase in migration between countries. 
D) The increase in opportunities for education.

Question 18

To redress a problem in the U.S.that is caused by globalization,a policy advocate can:

Accepted Answer

A) Enact a policy that requires corporations to give advance notice of facility closure. 
B) Discourage amnesty for illegal immigrants. 
C) Encourage local governments to invest more resources in holding on to skilled workers. 
D) All of the choices 
A) Enact a policy that requires corporations to give advance notice of facility closure. 
B) Discourage amnesty for illegal immigrants. 
C) Encourage local governments to invest more resources in holding on to skilled workers. 
D) All of the choices

Question 19

Proponents of globalization contend it has:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased life expectancies. 
B) Increased the literacy rate. 
C) Enhanced access to technology. 
D) All of the choices. 
A) Increased life expectancies. 
B) Increased the literacy rate. 
C) Enhanced access to technology. 
D) All of the choices.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Due to the aging of the American population,there is a need for immigrant labor. 
B) There are more immigrants than are needed to fill job vacancies. 
C) There are many policies in place to preserve the rights of undocumented immigrants. 
D) The authorities will not deport an illegal immigrant if their child is a US citizen. 
A) Due to the aging of the American population,there is a need for immigrant labor. 
B) There are more immigrants than are needed to fill job vacancies. 
C) There are many policies in place to preserve the rights of undocumented immigrants. 
D) The authorities will not deport an illegal immigrant if their child is a US citizen.

Human rights are defined by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights as:

Most immigrants cross borders:

Which of the following NGO's advocates for the rights of children around the world?

The release of carbon dioxide from industrial use of fossil fuels contributes to:

The widening gap between developed and developing nations was created by:

The concept of mono-culture:

Scientists predict that if global warming is not curtailed,what might happen?

An immigrant who is undocumented:

Globalization:

Economic advantages realized by Europe,Great Britain,and the United States were significantly eroded as a result of:

In order to best help vulnerable populations,American policy advocates:

"Free market capitalism" is:

Some U.S.corporations:

The exodus of U.S.jobs began:

The most extreme poverty levels are in which area of the world?

Which of the following policies was NOT supported by the Washington Consensus?

The most dramatic positive example of globalization is:

To redress a problem in the U.S.that is caused by globalization,a policy advocate can:

Proponents of globalization contend it has:

Which of the following statements is true?

Joining a Tradition of Social Reform

Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy

Obtaining Skills and Competencies for Policy Advocacy

Understanding the Ecology of Policy in Governmental, electoral, community, and Agency Settings

Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas

Analyzing Problems in the First Step of Policy Analysis

Developing Policy Proposals in the Second, third, and Fourth Steps of Policy Analysis

Presenting and Defending Policy Proposals in Step 5 and Step 6 of Policy Analysis

Developing and Using Power in the Policy-Enacting Task

Developing Political Strategy and Putting It Into Action in the Policy-Enacting Task

Engaging in Ballot-Based Policy Advocacy

Troubleshooting the Implementation of Policies in Task 7

Assessing Policy: Toward Evidence-Based Policy During Task 8

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Exam 5: Expanding Policy Advocacy Across National Borders

Human rights are defined by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights as:

Most immigrants cross borders:

Which of the following NGO's advocates for the rights of children around the world?

The release of carbon dioxide from industrial use of fossil fuels contributes to:

The widening gap between developed and developing nations was created by:

The concept of mono-culture:

Scientists predict that if global warming is not curtailed,what might happen?

An immigrant who is undocumented:

Globalization:

Economic advantages realized by Europe,Great Britain,and the United States were significantly eroded as a result of:

In order to best help vulnerable populations,American policy advocates:

"Free market capitalism" is:

Some U.S.corporations:

The exodus of U.S.jobs began:

The most extreme poverty levels are in which area of the world?

Which of the following policies was NOT supported by the Washington Consensus?

The most dramatic positive example of globalization is:

To redress a problem in the U.S.that is caused by globalization,a policy advocate can:

Proponents of globalization contend it has:

Which of the following statements is true?

Joining a Tradition of Social Reform

Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy

Obtaining Skills and Competencies for Policy Advocacy

Understanding the Ecology of Policy in Governmental, electoral, community, and Agency Settings

Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas

Analyzing Problems in the First Step of Policy Analysis

Developing Policy Proposals in the Second, third, and Fourth Steps of Policy Analysis

Presenting and Defending Policy Proposals in Step 5 and Step 6 of Policy Analysis

Developing and Using Power in the Policy-Enacting Task

Developing Political Strategy and Putting It Into Action in the Policy-Enacting Task

Engaging in Ballot-Based Policy Advocacy

Troubleshooting the Implementation of Policies in Task 7

Assessing Policy: Toward Evidence-Based Policy During Task 8

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