Decker_Comparative_Government (2)

Open Ended

In your opinion, why is it important to understand the virtues and shortcomings of your own political system?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for comparing political systems?

• To see a wider range of political alternatives

• To memorize political leaders' names

• To focus only on one country's politics

• To avoid understanding political change

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of case studies in political research?

• To allow researchers to look in-depth at particulars of a case

• To compare the economic systems of different countries

• To analyze voting patterns in elections

• To predict the outcome of future elections

Open Ended

Compare the powers of the President in Russia and the President in China based on the information provided in the tables.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways executives are chosen in the countries listed in the tables?

• Hereditary succession

• Direct national election

• Appointed by parliament

• Appointed by top leaders in the ruling party

Open Ended

Discuss the similarities and differences between the legislative structures of Iran and China as described in the image.

Multiple Choice

Which country requires its legislative candidates to be approved by the ruling party before elections?

• Iran

• China

• Nigeria

• Mexico

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately compares the structure of the legislatures in Nigeria and Mexico?

• Both countries have a bicameral legislature with a Senate and a lower house, but the term lengths and methods of election differ.

• Nigeria has a unicameral legislature, while Mexico has a bicameral legislature.

• Mexico's Senate has shorter terms than Nigeria's Senate.

• Both countries elect senators for the same length of term.

Multiple Choice

How do the roles and selection processes of the upper houses in Russia and the United Kingdom differ?

• Russia's upper house is elected by the public, while the UK's is appointed.

• Both upper houses can veto bills, but only Russia's can delay them.

• Russia's Federation Council is appointed by regional leaders, while the UK's House of Lords is appointed and unpaid.

• The UK's House of Lords can override vetoes with a 2/3 majority.

Open Ended

Based on the information from the slides, what are some similarities and differences between the political party systems in the United Kingdom and Iran?

Multiple Choice

Which countries listed have a multiparty system, and which have a one-party system? Select all that apply.

• UK - Multiparty, China - One party, Russia - Multiparty, Mexico - Multiparty

• China - Multiparty, Russia - One party, UK - One party, Mexico - Multiparty

• UK - One party, China - One party, Russia - Multiparty, Mexico - One party

• UK - Multiparty, China - Multiparty, Russia - One party, Mexico - Multiparty

Open Ended

Based on these government systems from around the world, what do you think are some advantages and disadvantages to America's system of government?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, how do you think comparing political systems can help you better understand your own country's government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for comparing political systems, according to the lesson?

• To see a wider range of political alternatives

• To understand virtues and shortcomings of our own system

• To develop explanations and test hypotheses about political processes

• To conduct controlled experiments