Comparative Political Systems

By detaining democratizing figures like Aung San Suu Kyi, Nelson Mandela, and Lech Walesa, their countries' governments:

• showed the public that democracy was inevitable.

• proved that their ideas were a negative influence on others.

• indicated a desire to limit their influence on the public.

A country that is transitioning to democracy might actually move farther away from democracy if people

• support a single political party, preventing the development of multiple parties.

• start their own businesses, creating divisions due to income levels.

• from different religious groups express their own viewpoints, leading to confusion.

The United Kingdom has a:

• Parliamentary System

• Democratic System

• Monarchical System

Which of the following has the most power in government in the United Kingdom

• the prime minister

• the cabinet

• the monarchy

One difference between Congress and Parliament is that

• party loyalty controls how members of Parliament will vote, but not members of Congress.

• members of Parliament have no term limits, but members of Congress do.

• there are two parties represented in Congress, but only one in Parliament.

Which statement BEST describes the executive branch in Russian government?

• The president’s power is held in check by a variety of checks and balances.

• The executive branch is composed of the president, the prime minister, and ministers and advisors.

• The prime minister is head of state; the president’s role has been recently diminished.

Which of the following BEST characterizes the differences between the Russian president and the United States President?

• Both presidents preside over their legislatures.

• The American President has more control over policy than the Russian president.

• The Russian president has more popular support for strong leadership than the American President.

China is controlled by:

• The Chinese Socialist Party

• The Peoples Republic of China

• The Chinese Communist Party

Who led the revolutions that established China's current form of govenment

• Kim Il Sung

• Mao Zedong

• Chiang Kai-Shek

Which of the following is a positive gain for the people of China?

• increased personal wealth for individuals due to the growing economy

• fewer Internet restrictions allowing people to interact with others worldwide

• increased property rights due to agricultural initiatives