Political Science Question

Overview

1. The exam must have the following format standards:
   • Your exam must indicate which question you are answering.
   • You must use a 12pt font
   • Your exam must be double spaced.
   • Left and Right margins can be wider than 1. inches.
   • Top and Bottom margins can be no wider than 1 inch
   • Your exam must have page numbers.
   • You must cite the course readings.
   • YOU CANNOT USE ONLINE SOURCES
   • Your exam can be no less than 5 and no more than 10 pages.
   • You may not use AI applications to write your exam.
   Things to keep in mind while answering the questions:
   • If you directly use the words or ideas of an author, they must be cited.
   • You need to answer all parts of the question.
   • If your opinion is requested, make sure that you adequately support your answer with examples and/or facts.
   Answer ONE of the following questions:1. Can states exercise sovereignty without coercive power? In order to answer this question, you must:
   a. Define the state;
   b. Define sovreignty;
   c. Explain why states may or may not require coercive power to exercise sovreignity. 2. What are the key distinctions between minimal winning, surplus majority and minority governments? How can minority governments survive when they face majority opposition in parliament? To answer this question, you must:
   a. Define each type of government;
   b. Explain the costs and benefits of each for parties;
   c. Explain why minority governments survive.3. Think about the electoral system used in the United States. Do you think it should be reformed? Why or why not? To answer this question, you must:
   a. Define the main types of electoral systems;
   b. Explain the pros and cons of each system;
   c. Identify how the US elects the House of Representatives;
   d. Explain whether the US should reform its electoral system.