WorksheetsAP Comp Gov - Unit 4.3-4.4
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which two of the AP6 countries each use both single-member districts (SMDs) and first-past-the-post rules?
Nigeria & UK
Nigeria & Mexico
UK & Russia
Mexico & Iran
Top leader of the NPC must also be a member of the ____, guaranteeing party control of legislative affairs.
NPC Standing Committee
CCP
Politburo Standing Committee
Senate
Changes to state Duma elections in Russia
have returned it to a system in which half of the
representatives are directly elected from
____ and the other half are
chosen through elections that use ____ with a threshold.
single-member districts, multi-member districts
proportional representation, first-past-the-post rules
single-member districts, proportional representation
proportional representation, single-member districts
Which country arranged zoning in order to resolve north-south cleavages?
Russia
Nigeria
Iran
Mexico
Which constitution placed the Kremlin's power in the presidency?
1990 Constitution
1991 Constitution
1992 Constitution
1993 Constitution
Which of the following is a power of the Russian president enabled by the Kremlin?
Power to appoint leaders to nine federal districts that constitute all of Russia
Power to dissolve and call for new elections on the State Duma whenever if it rejects the president’s nominee
Power to nominate the prime minister, but not choose entirely alone
Power to control the Federal Security Service
True or False: Putin's administration reduced local power by compelling regions to revise laws in accordance with the Putin administration, whether constitutional or not.
True
False
In which AP6 country has pork barreling been used?
China
Russia
UK
Iran
Which of the following is true regarding the Mexican electoral system?
The National Congress consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Representatives
Voting is compulsory for those above the voting age limit
Mexico uses MMDs and PR
PRI domination continued until 1998
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asymmetric federalism?
Devolution
Negotiations between regions
Unequal
Associates power vertical
Which of the following is true about the members of the Guardian Council?
All members are nominated by the judiciary with Majles approval
Half are selected by the Supreme Leader, and half are nominated by the Majles
All members are selected by the Supreme Leader
Half are selected by the Supreme Leader, and half are nominated by the judiciary
What can be inferred from the number of seats clerics are allowed in the Majles currently?
The Supreme Leader is trying to limit possible opposition to his religious influence and power
None of the clerics believe in the identical form of Shia Islam as the Supreme Leader
The Majles is shifting away from a system that entirely depends on religion
There is no particular reason behind the number of seats
Which two of the AP6 countries have created independent election commissions in an attempt to encourage free and fair competition?
Russia & Iran
Mexico & UK
UK & Nigeria
Nigeria & Mexico
True or False: The CCP is a right-wing party.
True
False
True or False: The Labour Party is a left-wing party, while the Conservative Party is a right-wing party.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a downside to SMD systems?
The party that you vote for might elect unwanted representatives on account of your vote
Extremist parties may receive a vote and get a stand
Political participation might be limited as a result of the same representative winning the election every time as less than 50% is necessarily required
The representative cannot be held for accountability since votes are counted proportionally
Which two of the AP6 countries each use both SMDs and proportional representation (PR) with a threshold?
Russia & Iran
Nigeria & UK
Mexico & Russia
UK & China
What type of electoral system does China use?
A mixture of local and regional elections
SMDs and MMDs
Local village elections only
PR only
Which two electoral systems does Iran use?
MMDs and PR
SMDs and PR
MMDs and frst-past-the-post rules
SMDs and MMDs
Fill in the Blank: The UK's House of Commons has its members ____ elected, allowing for greater citizen participation in the policy-making process.
directly
indirectly
Which AP6 country has a one-party system that limits average citizens from engaging in politics by only allowing those who are appointed by the party itself?
China
Russia
Iran
Nigeria
Which AP6 country has a dominant party system, in which voices like minority parties are not heard in the legislature?
China
Mexico
Iran
Russia
In which AP6 country are parties, which do not really have a formal structure, vetted by its theocratic government, therefore limiting citizen influence in the policymaking process?
Mexico
Iran
Nigeria
UK
Mexico and Nigeria have a multi-party system, which ____ citizen participation since __________.
limits; those who can run for election are limited to those in a political party, which requires you to pay in order to be included
does not limit; there are no quotas set for the political parties
limits; the parties are not diversely represented by region
does not limit; everyone has the right to run for election, regardless of their social status
Which AP6 country has a two-party system and how does it increase citizen participation in the national policymaking process?
Iran; coalitions can be formed between parties to allow minority groups more voice
UK; non-binding referendums are able to assert significant influence on the parliament
Russia; parties do not necessarily have to undergo vetting
Nigeria; quotas are set on clerics to limit the role of religion on political participation
