Question 1

The Olympic Games and other international games tend to promote an "us versus them" feeling among athletes, coaches, politicians, the press, and fans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The linkage of sport and politics is illustrated by

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A)   legislation that gives professional sports unique treatment with respect to antitrust laws.
B)   tax laws that give special concessions to owners of professional teams.
C)   tours of American teams sponsored by the US State Department.
D)   All of the above

Question 3

Politicians may use sports in which of the following ways?

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A)   They may use their fame as athletes as an aid to getting elected to office.
B)   They may use the campaign support of athletes.
C)   They may use athletes to support the current social order.
D)   All of the above
E)   A and B only

Question 4

One of the proposals that the textbook authors suggest for changing the Olympic Games is to establish two permanent sites for them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the London Olympics, 2012, the United States placed between in the country medal standings ranked by population.

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A)   first and fifth
B)   twentieth and thirtieth
C)   sixth and tenth
D)   fortieth and fiftieth

Question 6

Displays at sporting events are not political because they support the status quo.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The high visibility of international sporting events has helped them become a focus for political intervention.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The textbook authors propose several changes in the Olympic Games. Which of the following is not one of their proposals?

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A)   Restrict the events to competition among individuals.
B)   Equalize the number of men's and women's events.
C)   Make athletes represent themselves, rather than a country
D)   Revise the opening ceremonies so that athletes enter the arena with other athletes in their events.

Question 9

A number of protests against the policies of China occurred before and during the 2008 Olympic Games. To what degree were these efforts successful?

Accepted Answer

The protests against China's policies be...

Question 10

Sport has been used as a forum to protest a number of social practices, but it was never used to protest apartheid in South Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your textbook authors identify several ways of changing the Olympic Games to bring them more in line with their original ideals and aims. Identify at least four of the proposed changes and discuss how these reforms are intended to improve the games.

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1. Emphasizing amateurism: One proposed ...

Question 12

Success in international competition frequently serves as a mechanism by which a
country's ruling elite unites its citizens and attempts to impress the citizens of other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Describe various characteristics that are inherent to sport that serve to guarantee a strong relationship with politics.

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There are several characteristics inherent to sports that serve to guarantee a strong relationship with politics. Firstly, sports have a wide-reaching and influential platform, with millions of people around the world following and participating in various sports. This makes sports a powerful tool for politicians to connect with and appeal to a large audience. Additionally, sports events often receive significant media coverage, providing politicians with an opportunity to gain visibility and promote their agendas.

Furthermore, sports have the ability to unite or divide people, and politicians often use sports as a means to promote national unity or to rally support for their policies. For example, major sporting events like the Olympics or the World Cup can be used by politicians to showcase national pride and unity. On the other hand, sports can also be a source of division, such as in cases where political tensions spill over into sporting events, leading to boycotts or protests.

Moreover, the economic impact of sports is significant, with sports events and teams generating substantial revenue and creating jobs. This economic influence often leads to politicians getting involved in sports-related policies, such as funding for sports infrastructure or regulations for sports organizations.

Lastly, the values and ethics associated with sports, such as fair play, teamwork, and competition, are often used by politicians to convey their own messages and agendas. They may align themselves with successful athletes or use sports metaphors to convey political messages.

In conclusion, the characteristics of sports, including their wide-reaching platform, ability to unite or divide, economic impact, and associated values, all serve to guarantee a strong relationship with politics. This relationship is complex and multifaceted, with sports often being used as a tool for political gain and influence.

Question 14

Congress has passed legislation that subsidizes big-time college sports programs through a variety of tax breaks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The use of sport as a political propaganda tool has historically been carried out by

Accepted Answer

A)   Communist countries.
B)   the United States.
C)   Western European countries.
D)   All of the above
E)   A and B only

Question 16

In the London Olympics, 2012, Canada placed between in the country medal standings ranked by population.

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A)   first and fifth
B)   twentieth and thirtieth
C)   sixth and tenth
D)   fortieth and fiftieth

Question 17

Because the modern Olympic Games are motivated by the noble thought that international sports competition is primarily for the promotion of peace among nations, no country has ever been barred from participation in an Olympiad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Rituals and ceremonies commonly held in conjunction with sporting events are frequently used to promote nationalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

The Olympic Games remained free of politics until the Palestinian terrorists killed eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 games.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One means by which sport serves as an "opiate" is that it keeps people's attention and energy focused on sport rather than on social injustices that may exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The linkage of sport and politics is illustrated by

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Politicians may use sports in which of the following ways?

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One of the proposals that the textbook authors suggest for changing the Olympic Games is to establish two permanent sites for them.

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In the London Olympics, 2012, the United States placed between in the country medal standings ranked by population.

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Displays at sporting events are not political because they support the status quo.

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The high visibility of international sporting events has helped them become a focus for political intervention.

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The textbook authors propose several changes in the Olympic Games. Which of the following is not one of their proposals?

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A number of protests against the policies of China occurred before and during the 2008 Olympic Games. To what degree were these efforts successful?

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Sport has been used as a forum to protest a number of social practices, but it was never used to protest apartheid in South Africa.

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Describe various characteristics that are inherent to sport that serve to guarantee a strong relationship with politics.

Congress has passed legislation that subsidizes big-time college sports programs through a variety of tax breaks.

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The use of sport as a political propaganda tool has historically been carried out by

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In the London Olympics, 2012, Canada placed between in the country medal standings ranked by population.

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Because the modern Olympic Games are motivated by the noble thought that international sports competition is primarily for the promotion of peace among nations, no country has ever been barred from participation in an Olympiad.

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Rituals and ceremonies commonly held in conjunction with sporting events are frequently used to promote nationalism.

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The Olympic Games remained free of politics until the Palestinian terrorists killed eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 games.

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One means by which sport serves as an "opiate" is that it keeps people's attention and energy focused on sport rather than on social injustices that may exist.

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The Olympic Games and other international games tend to promote an "us versus them" feeling among athletes, coaches, politicians, the press, and fans.

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The linkage of sport and politics is illustrated by

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Politicians may use sports in which of the following ways?

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One of the proposals that the textbook authors suggest for changing the Olympic Games is to establish two permanent sites for them.

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In the London Olympics, 2012, the United States placed between in the country medal standings ranked by population.

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Displays at sporting events are not political because they support the status quo.

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The high visibility of international sporting events has helped them become a focus for political intervention.

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The textbook authors propose several changes in the Olympic Games. Which of the following is not one of their proposals?

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A number of protests against the policies of China occurred before and during the 2008 Olympic Games. To what degree were these efforts successful?

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Sport has been used as a forum to protest a number of social practices, but it was never used to protest apartheid in South Africa.

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Your textbook authors identify several ways of changing the Olympic Games to bring them more in line with their original ideals and aims. Identify at least four of the proposed changes and discuss how these reforms are intended to improve the games.

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Success in international competition frequently serves as a mechanism by which a country's ruling elite unites its citizens and attempts to impress the citizens of other countries.

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Congress has passed legislation that subsidizes big-time college sports programs through a variety of tax breaks.

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The use of sport as a political propaganda tool has historically been carried out by

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In the London Olympics, 2012, Canada placed between in the country medal standings ranked by population.

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Because the modern Olympic Games are motivated by the noble thought that international sports competition is primarily for the promotion of peace among nations, no country has ever been barred from participation in an Olympiad.

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Rituals and ceremonies commonly held in conjunction with sporting events are frequently used to promote nationalism.

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The Olympic Games remained free of politics until the Palestinian terrorists killed eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 games.

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One means by which sport serves as an "opiate" is that it keeps people's attention and energy focused on sport rather than on social injustices that may exist.

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