Marc David Turetzky

Political Science 1

MW, 810-930. Fall 2009

EXAM II REVIEW

Exam II is scheduled for W, 10/21. Like Exam I, this one will be an in-class, closed-book, full-period test worth 10% of your overall course grade. It consists of approximately 50 multiple choice questions. All you need to bring is a pencil AND a scantron (the long green one/Form #882-ES). I provide the exam.

Exam II covers the following subjects and readings:

Note1: You are expected to know the information covered in the class (lectures, videos, discussions), in my online lectures, AND in the course readings. On the positive side, there is a lot of overlap between the readings, class discussions, and the online lectures. Also don’t forget to look back at your video worksheets (“The Price of Victory”; “Mandate” & “A Day in the Life of President Obama”)…

Note2: Judge Breen cannot make it in to class on Monday, so we will be skipping the courts this semester. Judge Breen usually does a great job discussing and answering questions about the legal justice system. Without him, I will leave that branch alone this semester. **However, I will ask some bonus questions about the courts, so if you are interested skim that chapter in the Dye text (ch 13)**

Exam Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE. 50 Questions @ 2 points each = 100 total. Questions will be drawn from our course textbook, from the class lectures, discussions/video worksheets, and online assignments.

Test Taking Tips

1. For multiple choice questions, read the question carefully and then select the most logical answer. If you don’t know the answer, at the very least eliminate the answers that obviously don’t fit and then make your best guess amongst those answers remaining.
2. Make sure to read all the online lectures that from “Mass Media” through “the Presidency.” Read through your answers to the video/discussion response worksheets. Read the appropriate chapters in the Dye and Sparrow textbook with an eye towards understanding the key concepts that he bolds in the margins.
3. I would personally advise creating a list of those concepts (“Mass Media”, “Congressional powers”, “mandate” and so on) on 3 x 5 cards or on paper. When I was a student, I used to go back and rewrite my lecture notes into skeletal outlines of JUST the pertinent information. It helped me to narrow down, simplify, and organize my thoughts. I also used 3x5 cards extensively.

Good luck. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail (mturetzky@gavilan.edu), call me at work (848-4704) or stop by my office (SS107).