AP Comparative Government Review

. If a government’s citizens recognize its authority to rule, then that government almost certainly has

• democratic consolidation
• a stable economy
• a high level of legitimacy
• integration

Which of the following is NOT a linkage institution?

• The British House of Commons
• American Broadcasting Corporation
• The Democratic Party in the United States
• An interest group that represents agriculture to the government

Which of the following types of political organization first appeared on a large scale during the 20^th century?

• the nation-state
• military dictatorship
• liberal democracy
• supranational organization

The process that a nation uses to identify and select people for political leadership positions is called

• leadership succession
• Patronage
• Competitive selection
• Recruitment of elites

Economic liberalism is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

• free markets
• freedom of the press
• Low or no tariffs on trade
• More emphasis on equality than liberty

A necessary characteristic of a free civil society is

• an elected legislature
• an independent judiciary
• an elected head of government
• a protection of private lives and actions

Which of the following is found in illiberal democracies?

• Elections
• Local government transparency
• Enfranchisement for all social cleavage groups
• Strong civil society

In comparison of authoritarian and democratic regimes, it is accurate to say authoritarian regimes

• Are more likely to be characterized by strong civil societies
• Probably lack well-established rule of law
• Are unstable and therefore more likely to be short-term
• Concentrate more power in legislative assemblies

Citizens of nondemocratic regimes may be allowed to participate in elections in order to

• Provide legitimacy to the ruling regime
• Assess the state of public opinion
• allow voters a choice between candidates and/or parties
• prepare the country for a transition to democracy

Which of the following pairs of countries has a bicameral national legislature

• Britain and Iran
• Mexico and China
• China and Russia
• Russia and Britain