AP CompGov Unit 1

Which of the following best defines a state?

• A political culture based on traditions and values

• A political system that guarantees civil rights and liberties

• A political organization that exercises sovereignty over a defined territory and population

• A government where power is decentralized among local units

Which of the following is an example of sovereignty?

• The UK Parliament passing a national law

• The EU requiring member states to reduce carbon emissions

• Nigerian states regulating local education systems

• A mayor passing city-level regulations

A regime is best defined as:

• The current leadership of a country

• The rules and institutions that endure from government to government

• A constitution ratified by citizens

• The process of democratization

A change in leadership from Prime Minister Theresa May to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the UK represents a change in:

• State

• Regime

• Government

• Sovereignty

Which of the following is a characteristic of authoritarian regimes?

• Frequent alternation of power between political parties

• Lack of transparency and limited civil society

• High levels of political competition

• Protection of minority rights

Which of the following countries has a unitary system of government?

• Nigeria

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Mexico

Federalism is best illustrated by which of the following examples?

• Iran’s Guardian Council vetting candidates

• Nigeria’s division of powers between national and state governments

• UK Parliament controlling all policy areas

• China’s Communist Party centralizing decision-making

Which of the following best describes legitimacy?

• The ability of the state to use military power

• The belief of citizens that the government has the right to rule

• The economic growth of a state

• The fairness of elections

Charismatic legitimacy is most often derived from:

• Legal frameworks and constitutions

• Religious institutions

• The personality and leadership of an individual

• Longstanding political traditions

Which of the following is an example of rational-legal legitimacy?

• Citizens supporting Vladimir Putin due to his strong personality

• The Iranian Supreme Leader’s authority rooted in religious law

• The UK Prime Minister’s authority derived from established laws and constitution

• Nigerian citizens supporting politicians based on ethnicity