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PS 101 – American Government

Professor Nooshan Shekarabi

Exam #3 - Chapters 7, 8, and 9

Spring Semester 2021

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Please answer the following questions below in a word document, or PDF or Google document, and upload your completed exam to me in the location the exam is accessed per the directions by 6 pm on 5/2/2021. I will NOT accept late exams unless there is a verifiable medical emergency. This exam is worth 45 points. Please make sure that you answer each question in 3-5 full paragraphs, with details, and no errors in spelling and grammar. You need to answer all parts of the questions. Please do not use informal or casual language as that is not appropriate in college writing. I am hoping that you will honor the integrity of the course and NOT Google answers or use open book and open notes or this exam. All the same rules and regulations originally stated in the syllabus apply. The responses need to be single or double spaced with font 12 please. Canvas keeps track of all your activity pertaining to the exam and all course work to ensure that cheating is not taking place. If you are a DSPS student with special accommodations, please look for an email from me specific to your needs in terms of time.

1. What type of an interest group is N.O.W.? What types of issues do they prioritize and work on? Why is such a group important? (Chapter 7) Worth 9 Points.

2. What are the three functions of political parties? Please list and explain them. If you are in search of supporting a political party, what would be the first step you would take? (Chapter 7) Worth 9 Points.

3. What are the minimum constitutional requirements to run for the presidency of the United States? List them and explain why each matter. Are there any other requirements for a qualified president that you would like to have included in the constitution that are not there now? (Chapter 8) Worth 9 Points

4. What does it mean to “Balance the Ticket”? What must be considered to make sure a presidential candidate can maximize on his or her chances of winning the election, when “balancing a ticket”? Please give examples and reasons. (Chapter 8) Worth 9 Points

5. What are some of major differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate? Why are there no term limits for members of Congress? How does the lack of term limits help or hurt our legislative body? Would you ever consider becoming a congressman or congresswoman? Why or why not? (Chapter 9) Worth 9 Points