AP CoGo Exam Review

Which of the following sets of countries are considered democratic?

• United Kingdom, Nigeria, Russia

• Russia, Mexico, Nigeria

• United Kingdom, Mexico, Nigeria

• Iran, Russia, China

The intensification of worldwide interconnectedness associated with the increased speed and magnitude of cross-border flows of trade, investments as well as cultural exchange, diffusion, etc.

• Globalization
• Culture
• Collectivism
• Critical Juncture

A term used to describe govt. policies aiming to promote free competition among business firms within the market; reducing govt. regulation and social spending

• Keynesianism
• Liberalism
• Neoliberalism
• Comparativism

Which of the following comparisons of the Nigerian and Mexican executives is true?

• Both Nigeria and Mexico elect their presidents by straight national popular vote. There are no other conditions or requirements.

• Nigeria's president is elected by popular vote, but he or she must win a minimum of 25% of the votes in at least 2/3 of Nigeria's 36 states. Mexico's president is elected by popular vote. There is no requirement that he or she win a majority of the popular vote.

• Nigeria's presidential candidates must be approved by the Nigerian sharia courts prior to gaining access to the ballot. Mexico's presidential candidates must be approved by the Catholic Church in Mexico.

• In Nigeria, the president is the head of state, while the Vice President is the head of government. In Mexico, the president is both the head of state and the head of government.

Which of the following is an accurate explanation of an advantage of executive term limits?

• Executive term limits allow legislators to develop coherent policies over time.

• Executive term limits allow executives greater control over the legislative process.

• Executive term limits can prevent executives from consolidating power in an attempt to become a dictator.

• Term limits create a lame-duck period for the executive office holder

Due partly to federalism, Sharia law comprises the legal system in which region of Nigeria?

• east

• south

• north

• west

Differences in viewpoints/opinions/beliefs in society that can make it difficult to come to agreements on different issues

• Political Culture

• Political Socialization

• Civil Society

• Political and Social Cleavages

The Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo people represent the three largest ethnic groups in which course country?

• Mexico

• Nigeria

• Iran

• China

Roughly 60% of the population in this state are known as "mestizos", while 30% of the population is indigenous (Amerindian).

• Nigeria

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Mexico

What is the plurality system also known as?

• First-past-the-post system

• Proportional representation system

• Ranked-choice voting system

• Mixed-member proportional system