APCGP Unit 4 Democracy Quiz

What is an Abstract review?

• A court ruling on legislation without a specific court case

• A review of abstract art

• A summary of a book

• A type of financial audit.

What is the First past the post (SMD) system?

• A type of electoral system

• A financial strategy

• A cultural event

• A legal procedure

What does Republicanism emphasize?

• The power of the monarchy.

• The separation of powers within a state.

• The direct participation of the people.

• The rule of a single party.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of proportional representation systems?

• They make coalition governments less likely

• They provide extreme parties a path to power

• They ensure a single party majority

• They are only used in small countries

What is a double-edged sword aspect of proportional representation systems?

• They always lead to stable governments

• They can provide extreme parties a path to power

• They eliminate the need for elections

• They are only used in the United States

How many members are there in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies?

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 600

What year was the Scottish Devolution Referendum held?

• 1995

• 1997

• 1999

• 2001

In which year did Iran adopt its current constitution?

• 1979

• 1994

• 2011

• 2012

Which election system allows a candidate to win with a mere plurality of the vote?

• Two-ballot majority system

• Plurality system

• Direct election

• Proportional representation

Which organization was forced to register as a foreign agent in Russia?

• Anti-Corruption Foundation

• National Democratic Front

• Partido Revolucionario Institucional

• European Court of Human Rights