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AP Comp Gov Activity

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

conservatism

b)

liberalism

c)

fascism

d)

Marxism

2.
This policy was set up by Gorbachev to encourage citizens of the Soviet Union to be open about their opinions.
a)
Glasnost
b)
Open Court
c)
Open Door
d)
Russification
3.
Political participation in authoritarian regimes differs from that in democratic regimes in which of the following ways?
a)
Voluntary political participation does not occur in authoritarian regimes and does occur in democratic regimes.
b)
There are no avenues for political participation in authoritarian regimes and there are in democratic regimes.
c)
Authoritarian regimes do not respond to citizen participation while democratic regimes do respond.
d)
State organized participation is more likely to occur in authoritarian regimes than in democratic regimes.
e)
Violent forms of political participation do not occur in democratic regimes but do occur in authoritarian regimes.
4.
Putin has remained the most powerful figure in Russian politics since 2000 by
a)
altering the constitution to remove term limits for the president.
b)
banning all political opposition.
c)
winning four consecutive presidential elections.
d)
establishing an inclusive and consultative leadership style.
e)
retaining ultimate political authority regardless of his official government title.
5.
Which of the following is true about the relationship between the central Chinese government and its regional government?
a)
the central Chinese government has restricted democratic expression in local governments
b)
China's economic policy has become more centralized since the transition to a socialist market system
c)
China is a federal system in order to manage a large and diverse population
d)
power at the national level is derived from and supervised by the local people's congresses
e)
China is a unitary state that centralizes most power and directs local and regional government
6.

What term describes civil society groups that provide some similar services as a government provides?

a)

nongovernmental organization

b)

supranational organization

c)

political party

d)

political system

7.

How might a totalitarian regime use governmental coercion in relation to political rallies and protests?

a)

By protecting the freedoms of citizens who protest to support candidates that rival the ruling party.

b)

With laws that safeguard the independent content of public protests.

c)

By mandating that citizens attend a rally to show support for the governing party.

d)

With a political culture that allows citizens to not attend rallies without risk of being categorized as unpatriotic

8.
Authoritarian regimes typically lack which of the following:
a)
a written constitution
b)
legitimacy
c)
civil liberties and rights
d)
rules and laws
e)
elections
9.

The establishment of the French Republic following the removal of Louis XVI during the French Revolution is an example of a change in:

a)

state

b)

regime

c)

government

d)

sovereignty

10.

A referendum was held in the Uk in 2016 to vote

a)

Leave or Remain

b)

Stay or go

c)

Agree or Disagree

d)

Play or remain

11.

 

Which leader brings about reforms to build a stronger economy(Perestroika) and freer society(Glasnost)?

a)

Joseph Stalin

b)

Vladimir Putin

c)

Vladimir Lenin

d)

Mikhail Gorbachev

12.

Which of the following is most likely to cause a regime change?

a)

Ethnic diversity

b)

Austerity measures

c)

An election

d)

Revolution

13.

Which of the following best describes how a government can maintain political legitimacy?

a)

By instituting presidential term limits

b)

By limiting the investigatory powers of the media

c)

By decreasing political corruption

d)

By creating political cleavages

14.

How do political beliefs associated with authoritarian regimes tend to view the rule of law?

a)

The rule of law is applied selectively to benefit certain groups.

b)

The rule of law is limited to the same rules as its citizens.

c)

The state uses the law to reinforce the authority of the state.

d)

The rule of law is primarily used to regulate economic activities.

15.

What is the tendency of political beliefs associated with democratic regimes regarding the rule of law?

a)

The rule of law is used to suppress political dissent.

b)

The rule of law is limited to the same rules as its citizens.

c)

The rule of law is enforced through military power.

d)

The rule of law is ignored in favor of traditional customs.

16.

Political participation can be voluntary or coerced and may occur at which levels?

a)

Only at the individual level.

b)

Only at the group level.

c)

Both at the individual and group levels.

d)

Neither at the individual nor at the group level.

17.

What are referenda used for?

a)

To allow citizens to vote directly on policy questions for a variety of reasons.

b)

To elect government officials only.

c)

To collect taxes from the citizens.

d)

To declare war against other nations.

18.

How do social cleavages in course countries typically affect political stability?

a)

They have no significant impact on political stability.

b)

They improve political stability by fostering unity.

c)

They affect citizen relationships and can destabilize politics.

d)

They only affect international relations, not domestic politics.

19.

This ideology favors more government power to enforce social equality.

a)

Conservatism

b)

Liberalism

20.

Which political ideology believes in class war and the public ownership of all property?

a)

Conservatism

b)

Communism

c)

Identity/Feminism

d)

Monarchy

21.

Which political ideology advocates for a system where a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Capitalism

c)

Democracy

d)

Fascism