POLS
220
BERCH
SPRING
15
Review
for Exam #1
Exam
#1 takes place during class time on Monday, February 9. You simply need to bring pencil, Scantron
form 882-E, and photo ID. The exam will
consist of 20-25 true-false and/or multiple choice questions. You should answer all questions, as there is
no penalty for guessing.
To prepare for the exam, you should read through the blog assignment, In terms of material covered in class, you should be familiar with the first set of lecture notes. Specifically, from class, you should be familiar with:
Why we compare states.
To prepare for the exam, you should read through the blog assignment, In terms of material covered in class, you should be familiar with the first set of lecture notes. Specifically, from class, you should be familiar with:
Why we compare states.
The
three types of political culture.
The
origins of the federal system.
The
major events in the development of federalism over time.
The
different types of fiscal federalism.
The
importance of conditions of aid.
The
changes to fiscal federalism under Ronald Reagan.
Why
some states get more federal aid than do others.
The
interaction between Dillon's Rule and Home Rule
Why some states give more power to local government than do others.
Why some states give more power to local government than do others.
The
role of regional bodies.
.
I will have my usual office hours on the day of the exam, in case you want to ask questions. You can also email them to me at the email address on the syllabus, until 9 pm on February 8. Finally, you may post questions to the blog under this topic. I’ll answer any questions posted on the blog by 8 pm on February 8. Good luck!--NB
Update: I'm in hospital (exam is still on as scheduled). I'll try to answer blog questions as late as possible on Monday. If you have a very late question, you can call 412-445-3957 during office hours. Depending on medical tests, I'll try to talk with you.
I will have my usual office hours on the day of the exam, in case you want to ask questions. You can also email them to me at the email address on the syllabus, until 9 pm on February 8. Finally, you may post questions to the blog under this topic. I’ll answer any questions posted on the blog by 8 pm on February 8. Good luck!--NB
Update: I'm in hospital (exam is still on as scheduled). I'll try to answer blog questions as late as possible on Monday. If you have a very late question, you can call 412-445-3957 during office hours. Depending on medical tests, I'll try to talk with you.
