4.3-Unit4-Political Influences and Government Systems

Based on this excerpt, which term BEST defines the type of government these young leaders were trying to overthrow? (14B)

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Parliamentary

• confederation

Which forms of government BEST describe these countries? (14B)

• North Korea is a theocracy; Poland is a totalitarian state.

• North Korea is a democracy; Poland is a dictatorship.

• North Korea is a totalitarian state; Poland is a democracy.

• North Korea is a dictatorship; Poland is a theocracy.

Which statement is BEST supported by these lists? (14B)

• Country 2 is more authoritarian because it has a traditional monarchy

• Country 1 is best at protecting citizen’s rights because it has a single political party.

• Country 2 is more democratic because it holds regular elections.

• Country 1 is an oligarchy because the president controls the executive and legislative powers.

Based on this information below, how did General Pinochet secure his political position in Chile? (14B)

• by sharing power with an elected legislature

• by suspending universal conscription

• by campaigning with citizens for support

• by eliminating opposing forces

Based on this excerpt, Saudi Arabia’s governmental structure can be described as a combination of which two systems? (14B)

• theocracy and monarchy

• democracy and theocracy

• republic and totalitarian

• totalitarian and dictatorship

Which concern best completes this list? (15B)

• A common currency might cause high inflation

• Open passports would increase terrorist activities

• Strict neutrality policy might be challenged

• Trade agreements with other nations would be ended

One reason for the stability of the U.S. political system is that widespread public support exists for —(15B)

• allowing citizens to choose government officials.

• government welfare programs.

• a single state-sponsored religion.

• requiring military service by citizens.

Why has France adopted this public policy? (15B)

• to safeguard cultural diversity

• to eliminate gender discrimination

• to broaden access to public education

• to protect the ideals of a secular society

The constitution of which country is most directly influenced by the religion of Islam? (15B)

• France

• Slovenia

• Kuwait

• China

Which statement is best supported by this headline? (15B)

• The caste system influences the economy

• Cultural traditions can influence political issue

• The caste system supports equality in society

• Religious diversity creates political instability