Rule of law requires a specific set of democratic practices. Which of the following would NOT be true in a state that adheres to rule of law?

Judges are selected for their loyalty to the head of state.

Executive officials face impeachment by the legislature.

The legislature has the power to override a presidential veto.

A prime minister faces a vote of no confidence by the Parliament.

All elections are fair, frequent, and competitive.

Political participation in authoritarian regimes differs from that in democratic regimes in which of the following ways?

State organized participation is more likely to occur in authoritarian regimes than in democratic regimes.

Voluntary political participation does not occur in authoritarian regimes and does occur in democratic regimes.

There are no avenues for political participation in authoritarian regimes and there are in democratic regimes.

Authoritarian regimes do not respond to citizen participation while democratic regimes do respond.

Violent forms of political participation do not occur in democratic regimes but do occur in authoritarian regimes.

A successful vote of no confidence means that

The prime minister and cabinet step down and a new government must be formed

New elections for the legislature are called

The head of state will dissolve the national legislature

All laws passed by the legislature in that session are voided

The heads of state and government must step down from their posts

The Supreme Court in the UK

is considered the highest court of appeals.

is one of the oldest institutions in the British government.

has become less influential over time.

has the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

can overturn EU laws and regulations.

Which of the following is NOT true of Russia's semi-presidential system?

The Prime Minister has always been the leader of the dominant party or coalition in the legislature.

Generally speaking, the President oversees foreign policy relations with the regions and organs of state security while the Prime Minister oversees domestic issues.

Until 2008, the president was clearly the dominant part of the executive.

If the president dies or becomes incapacitated, the Prime Minister serves as the acting president until presidential elections can be held.

The president is directly elected while the Prime Minister is appointed.

Putin has remained the most powerful figure in Russian politics since 2000 by

retaining ultimate political authority regardless of his official government title.

altering the constitution to remove term limits for the president.

banning all political opposition.

winning four consecutive presidential elections.

establishing an inclusive and consultative leadership style.

The president of Iran

plays a significant role in the running of the government.

is appointed by the Supreme Leader.

has evolved into a purely ceremonial position.

can serve an unlimited number of terms.

What is the role of the Guardian Council in Iran?

Vetting candidates for elections, approving laws, ensuring alignment with Islamic principles and the Iranian Constitution

Conducting economic policy, regulating social media, organizing public protests

Enforcing traffic laws, managing public transportation, overseeing environmental protection

Issuing executive orders, managing foreign relations, overseeing military operations

What are the main functions of the Majlis in Iran?

Proposing and passing laws, overseeing the government's actions, approving the national budget, representing the people's interests

Regulating international trade agreements

Discuss the relationship between the President and the Supreme Leader in Iran.

The relationship between the President and the Supreme Leader in Iran is one of subordination, with the Supreme Leader holding ultimate power and authority.

The President can overrule decisions made by the Supreme Leader in Iran.

The President and the Supreme Leader share equal power in Iran.

The President has more authority than the Supreme Leader in Iran.

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