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WorksheetsAP Comp Gov Activity
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
This system of government's ultimate goal was to create a state-less system... People served the needs of one another. Government is only necessary at its inception so as to transition to a more 'utopian', collectivist ideal.
conservatism
liberalism
fascism
Marxism
What term describes civil society groups that provide some similar services as a government provides?
nongovernmental organization
supranational organization
political party
political system
How might a totalitarian regime use governmental coercion in relation to political rallies and protests?
By protecting the freedoms of citizens who protest to support candidates that rival the ruling party.
With laws that safeguard the independent content of public protests.
By mandating that citizens attend a rally to show support for the governing party.
With a political culture that allows citizens to not attend rallies without risk of being categorized as unpatriotic
The establishment of the French Republic following the removal of Louis XVI during the French Revolution is an example of a change in:
state
regime
government
sovereignty
A referendum was held in the Uk in 2016 to vote
Leave or Remain
Stay or go
Agree or Disagree
Play or remain
Which leader brings about reforms to build a stronger economy(Perestroika) and freer society(Glasnost)?
Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Lenin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Which of the following is most likely to cause a regime change?
Ethnic diversity
Austerity measures
An election
Revolution
Which of the following best describes how a government can maintain political legitimacy?
By instituting presidential term limits
By limiting the investigatory powers of the media
By decreasing political corruption
By creating political cleavages
How do political beliefs associated with authoritarian regimes tend to view the rule of law?
The rule of law is applied selectively to benefit certain groups.
The rule of law is limited to the same rules as its citizens.
The state uses the law to reinforce the authority of the state.
The rule of law is primarily used to regulate economic activities.
What is the tendency of political beliefs associated with democratic regimes regarding the rule of law?
The rule of law is used to suppress political dissent.
The rule of law is limited to the same rules as its citizens.
The rule of law is enforced through military power.
The rule of law is ignored in favor of traditional customs.
Political participation can be voluntary or coerced and may occur at which levels?
Only at the individual level.
Only at the group level.
Both at the individual and group levels.
Neither at the individual nor at the group level.
What are referenda used for?
To allow citizens to vote directly on policy questions for a variety of reasons.
To elect government officials only.
To collect taxes from the citizens.
To declare war against other nations.
How do social cleavages in course countries typically affect political stability?
They have no significant impact on political stability.
They improve political stability by fostering unity.
They affect citizen relationships and can destabilize politics.
They only affect international relations, not domestic politics.
This ideology favors more government power to enforce social equality.
Conservatism
Liberalism
Which political ideology believes in class war and the public ownership of all property?
Conservatism
Communism
Identity/Feminism
Monarchy
Which political ideology advocates for a system where a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?
Anarchy
Capitalism
Democracy
Fascism
