POLI 107

Dr. L. Farley

Sample Exam Questions



Here are the sorts of questions that you may find on Test I.

1. (25 pts) What relationships do you see between political power and political legitimacy? Discuss fully and provided illustrations from the books you have read for the course.

2. (25 pts) In the political systems of most countries today what is the main source of political legitimacy for prime ministers? Discuss fully.

3. (25 pts) What kind of power does Lauren exercise over the members of her group in Parable of the Sower? Discuss fully.

4. (25 pts) Which system of government do you see as the more constitutional: the system of Brave New World or the system of national government in Parable of the Sower? Define all of your terms and discuss fully.