Question 1

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. B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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. B

Question 3

Proponents of globalization contend it has:

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

Question 4

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 develop social policies that will prevent or offset some of globalization's negative consequences. 
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 develop social policies that will prevent or offset some of globalization's negative consequences. 
D)  Should expand horizons to include issues and problems that cross international boundaries.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

Progress in reducing the most extreme poverty levels have been made in which area of the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  East Asia. 
B)  China. 
C)  India. 
D)  China and India. 
A)  East Asia. 
B)  China. 
C)  India. 
D)  China and India.

Question 8

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 the choices are correct. 
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 the choices are correct.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

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.

Question 11

A refugee is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

"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 14

The concept of mono-culture:

Accepted Answer

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 15

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 16

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.

Question 17

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 are correct. 
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 are correct.

Question 18

Most immigrants cross borders:

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the choices are correct. 
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 are correct. 
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.

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

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

Proponents of globalization contend it has:

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

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

Globalization:

Progress in reducing the most extreme poverty levels have been made in which area of the world?

Some U.S. corporations:

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

Which of the following statements is true?

A refugee is:

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

"Free market capitalism" is:

The concept of mono-culture:

The most dramatic positive example of globalization is:

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

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

Most immigrants cross borders:

The exodus of U.S. jobs began:

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

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

Placing Policy Proposals in Policy Briefs 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

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

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

Proponents of globalization contend it has:

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

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

Globalization:

Progress in reducing the most extreme poverty levels have been made in which area of the world?

Some U.S. corporations:

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

Which of the following statements is true?

A refugee is:

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

"Free market capitalism" is:

The concept of mono-culture:

The most dramatic positive example of globalization is:

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

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

Most immigrants cross borders:

The exodus of U.S. jobs began:

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

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

Placing Policy Proposals in Policy Briefs 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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