AP Comparative Government 1.1Quiz

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

• Military spending, healthcare expenditure, education budget

• Unemployment rate, poverty level, government debt

• GDP, population, inflation rate

• Life expectancy, education, per capita income

Which country has the highest HDI score among Nigeria, China, Mexico, Iran, Russia, and the United Kingdom?

• Mexico

• China

• Nigeria

• United Kingdom

What does the Gini Index measure?

• Government expenditure, tax revenue

• Population growth rate

• Stock market performance

• Wealth and income distribution

Which country has the lowest GDP among Nigeria, China, Mexico, Iran, Russia, and the United Kingdom?

• United Kingdom

• Nigeria

• China

• Mexico

What does the Freedom House score rank states based on?

• Political rights and civil liberties

• Military strength and defense capabilities

• Cultural diversity and heritage sites

• Economic growth and trade agreements

What does the Transparency International measure in a country?

• Access to higher education

• Infrastructure development projects

• Quality of healthcare services

• Ability for citizens to gain information on government policy

Which country has the highest Freedom House score among Nigeria, China, Mexico, Iran, Russia, and the United Kingdom?

• United Kingdom

• Nigeria

• China

• Mexico

What does the Failed States Index measure?

• Ability for a state to weaken due to pressures and conflicts

• Economic growth rate

• Environmental sustainability

• Technological advancements

Which country has the biggest Failed States Index among Nigeria, China, Mexico, Iran, Russia, and the United Kingdom?

• United Kingdom

• China

• Nigeria

• Mexico

What type of data is typically more objective and factual in political research?

• Normative data

• Quantitative data

• Empirical data

• Qualitative data