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CoGo Mega Review

Total questions: 145

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

nation

a)

a group of people that are bound together by a common political identity

b)

democracy with elected official representing the people

c)

citizens accept both the legitimacy of the regime and solutions to major problems

2.
empirical data
a)
factual statements and statistics
b)
nations that did not fit into first two words and were economically underdeveloped and deprived
c)
takes into consideration not only the ways that politicians operate outside their formal powers, but also the impact that beliefs, values, and actions of ordinary citizens have on policy-making
3.
normative
a)
issues that require value judgements
b)
those who hold political power in authoritarian regimes
c)
devalues the idea of individual freedom and rejects the value of equality, and accepts the idea that people and groups exist in degrees of inferiority and superiority
4.
civil society
a)
the way that citizens organize and define themselves and their interests
b)
law based on a comprehensive system of written rules (codes) of law divided into commercial, civil, and criminal codes
c)
decisions are made by a political elite; do not necessarily seek to control and transform all aspects of the political and economic systems of the society; not violent
5.
informal politics
a)
takes into consideration not only the ways that politicians operate outside their formal powers, but also the impact that beliefs, values, and actions of ordinary citizens have on policy-making
b)
issues that require value judgements
c)
a role that deals with the everyday tasks of running the government
6.
state
a)
the power that controls what happens within the borders of a land (the government)
b)
authoritarian rule that generally has strong ideological goals and use violence as a technique for destroying any obstacles to their governance (violent form of authoritarianism)
c)
the amount of reciprocity and trust that exists among citizens, and between citizens and the state
7.
sovereignty
a)
ability to carry out actions or policies within a state's borders independently from interference either from inside or outside
b)
power is separated so one branch does not dominate
c)
citizens are sharply divided, often on both the legitimacy of the regime and solutions to major problems
8.
nationalism
a)
the sense of belonging and identity that distinguishes one nation from another
b)
the way that citizens organize and define themselves and their interests
c)
the power that controls what happens within the borders of a land (the government)
9.
parliamentary systems
a)
citizens vote for legislative representatives, which in turn select leaders of the executive branch
b)
shares value of equality with communism but is also influenced by the liberal value of freedom
c)
refers to the collection of political beliefs, values, practices, and institutions that the government is based on
10.
presidential systems
a)
citizens vote for legislative representative and executive branch leader, and the two branches function with separation of powers
b)
democracy with individuals having immediate say over many decisions that the government makes
c)
a system in which the state provides specific benefits or favors to a single person or small group in return for public support
11.
head of state
a)
a role that symbolizes the power and nature of the regime
b)
situation in which power power is split among many groups that compete for the chance to influence the government's decision-making
c)
the right to rule, as determined by the citizens
12.
head of government
a)
a role that deals with the everyday tasks of running the government
b)
factual statements and statistics
c)
the sense of belonging and identity that distinguishes one nation from another
13.
semi-presidential system
a)
a prime minister coexists with a president
b)
devalues the idea of individual freedom and rejects the value of equality, and accepts the idea that people and groups exist in degrees of inferiority and superiority
c)
shares value of equality with communism but is also influenced by the liberal value of freedom
14.
corporatism
a)
an arrangement in which government officials interact with people/groups outside the government before they set policy
b)
a prime minister coexists with a president
c)
the rules that a state sets and follows in exerting its power; regimes endure beyond individual governments and leaders
15.
patron-client systems
a)
systems that provide reciprocal favors and services to their supporters
b)
ability to carry out actions or policies within a state's borders independently from interference either from inside or outside
c)
a group of people that are bound together by a common political identity
16.
authoritarianism
a)
decisions are made by a political elite; do not necessarily seek to control and transform all aspects of the political and economic systems of the society; not violent
b)
stable, long lasting organizations that help to turn political ideas into policy
c)
the means a regime uses to get support from citizens
17.
military rule
a)
a form of nondemocratic rule where military intervenes directly in politics
b)
the means a regime uses to get support from citizens
c)
those who hold political power in authoritarian regimes
18.
socialism
a)
shares value of equality with communism but is also influenced by the liberal value of freedom
b)
citizens are sharply divided, often on both the legitimacy of the regime and solutions to major problems
c)
an arrangement in which government officials interact with people/groups outside the government before they set policy
19.
fascism
a)
devalues the idea of individual freedom and rejects the value of equality, and accepts the idea that people and groups exist in degrees of inferiority and superiority
b)
the sets of political values held by individuals regarding the basic goals of government and politics
c)
legitimacy is gained based on dynamic personality of an individual leader or a small group
20.

"a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god." Is a definition for which form of government?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

21.

Which type of government is Putin's Russia???

a)

Authoritarian

b)

Illiberal

c)

Democratic

d)

Plutocracy

22.
those who are ruled believe that the rulers have a “right” to rule. Governments gain authority and power based on consent not coercion
a)
Legacy
b)
Legitamacy
c)
Illiberal
d)
Illegitamacy
23.
political culture
a)
refers to the collection of political beliefs, values, practices, and institutions that the government is based on
b)
an arrangement in which government officials interact with people/groups outside the government before they set policy
c)
legitimacy is gained through traditions and customs
24.
rational-legal legitimacy
a)
legitimacy is gained through established laws and customs
b)
the rules that a state sets and follows in exerting its power; regimes endure beyond individual governments and leaders
c)
forced takeover of the government
25.
charismatic legitimacy
a)
legitimacy is gained based on dynamic personality of an individual leader or a small group
b)
the power that controls what happens within the borders of a land (the government)
c)
nations that did not fit into first two words and were economically underdeveloped and deprived
26.
traditional legitimacy
a)
legitimacy is gained through traditions and customs
b)
decisions are made by a political elite; do not necessarily seek to control and transform all aspects of the political and economic systems of the society; not violent
c)
law based on tradition, past practices, and legal precedents set by the courts through interpretations of statutes, legal legislation, and past rulings
27.
legitimacy
a)
the right to rule, as determined by the citizens
b)
takes into consideration not only the ways that politicians operate outside their formal powers, but also the impact that beliefs, values, and actions of ordinary citizens have on policy-making
c)
power is separated so one branch does not dominate
28.

Authoritarian regimes who bring opposing individuals and groups into the state to end challenges to legitimacy as a means of control are practicing

a)

coercion

b)

corruption.

c)

cult of personality.

d)

cooptation.

29.

Power is defined as

a)

the monopoly of the government to use force against the people.

b)

the ability of the state to make people do things they would not normally.

c)

the right of a state to self-govern without outside interference.

d)

the constitutional authority as the basis of government actions.

30.

The state of Iran is an authoritarian regime based on

a)

personal rule.

b)

military rule.

c)

one-party rule.

d)

theocracy.

31.

Authoritarian regimes are different than totalitarian regimes because

a)

authoritarian regimes attempt to create legitimacy through façade elections while totalitarian ones do not bother with elections.

b)

the elites in authoritarian regimes do not seek to stay in power for long periods of time like totalitarian regimes.

c)

totalitarian regimes seek to assert both political and economic control while authoritarian regimes seek only political control.

d)

authoritarian regimes do not seek to control the individual lives of citizens like totalitarian regimes.

32.

Authority differs from power because

a)

power can only be wielded by the state while any person can claim authority.

b)

authority is perceived by the people is legitimate while the use of power is not.

c)

individuals and groups outside of the state can wield power but not authority.

d)

power is not as strong a force to compel compliance with the state as authority.

33.

What term describes associations that citizens join voluntarily that are independent and autonomous from the state?

a)

Popular sovereignty

b)

Political legitimacy

c)

civil society

d)

political efficacy

34.

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

35.

Compared with a democratic regime, how is an authoritarian regime is more likely to treat civil society groups?

a)

By protecting the right of assembly even for groups opposed to the political party in power.

b)

With mandatory registration and government monitoring.

c)

With rules that promote pluralism.

d)

By protecting the criminal due process rights of civil society groups.

36.

Which of the following would a political scientist look at as the best indicator of democratization?

a)

Written protections of civil liberties.

b)

Holding national elections on a regular basis.

c)

Robust political culture of civil society group pluralism.

d)

A written constitution with separate branches of government.

37.

Which of the following is defined by the collective beliefs by citizens about how their political system should operate?

a)

Political Culture

b)

Political legitimacy

c)

Political efficacy

d)

Political party

38.

When could a citizen’s decision to not vote in an election be viewed as political participation?

a)

Because the citizen was too busy to vote on election day.

b)

Because the citizen was part of a coordinated effort to boycott an election that was widely viewed as rigged.

c)

Because the citizen was disinterested in the election

d)

Because the citizen forgot to vote on election day.

39.

Which of the following is defined by internal divisions that structure societies and may be based on class, ethnicity, religion, or territory?

a)

Political socialization

b)

Political efficacy

c)

Social and political cleavages

d)

Political legitimacy

40.

Which of the following best defines a separatist movement?

a)

When a regional group seeks to gain sovereignty over territory within a country.

b)

When a system of federalism guarantees representation and power to different peoples of different regions.

c)

When a proportional representation system allows multiple parties to compete for a chance to control governing power.

d)

When a system of pluralism allows various factions to compete for a chance to shape policy making.

41.

What is normative data?

a)

Data gathered to allow comparison of an individual to a group.

b)

Data gathered to form an opinion

c)

Data gathered to be correct

d)

Data gathered to own a business.

42.

"A particular set of institutions and people authorized by formal documents such as a constitution that have the authority to pass laws, issue regulations, control the police and so on is a...

a)

Nation

b)

Government

c)

State

d)

Garbage Truck

43.

The differences between Catholics and Jews would be an example of...

a)

Social Cleavage

b)

Religious Cleavage

c)

Ethnic Cleavage

d)

Cleavage

44.

groups with shared interests influence public policy by pressing their concerns through organized efforts is known as...

a)

Pluralist Theory

b)

Hyperpluralism

c)

Elite Class Theory

d)

Pancakes

45.

What's the difference between the House of Commons and the House of Lords?

a)

House of Lords= appointed based on knowledge, not much power

House of Commons= FPTP elected officials that make of the government and shadow it, includes the prime minister, a lot of power

b)

House of Lords= FPTP elected officials that make of the government and shadow it, includes the prime minister, a lot of power

House of Commons= appointed based on knowledge, not much power

c)

The houses the Queen sleeps in each night

46.

An apparent association between factors or variables is a:

a)

causal relationship

b)

assumption

c)

linkage agent

d)

correlation

47.

Which AP6 country has a multiparty system in which the actual power resides in a single majority party?

a)

Iran

b)

China

c)

Russia

d)

Nigeria

48.

Which AP6 country has a two-party system?

a)

UK

b)

Nigeria

c)

Russia

d)

Mexico

49.

_________ affects regional parties and the representation of independent candidates in Russia

a)

Single-member districts

b)

Multi-member districts

c)

One-party rule

d)

Multiparty rule

50.
Define ASYMMETRIC FEDERALISM
a)
Judicial review that allows the constitutional court to rule on questions that do not arise from actual legal disputes
b)
A political ideology that stresses the elimination of the state and private property as a way to achieve both freedom and equality for all
c)
A regional focus when studying political science, rather than studying parts of the world where similar variables are clustered
d)
When power is divided unevenly between regional bodies—for example, some regions are given greater power over taxation or language rights than others— a more likely outcome in a country with significant ethnic divisions
51.
Define AUTHORITARIANISM
a)
A political system in which a small group of individuals exercises power over the state without being constitutionally responsible to the public
b)
The ability of the state to wield its power independently of the public
c)
The economic system of a society, made up of technology (the means of production) and class relations between people (the relations of production)
d)
A movement within political science during the 1950s and 1960s to develop general theories about individual political behavior that could be applied across all countries
52.
Define AUTONOMY
a)
A political system in which a small group of individuals exercises power over the state without being constitutionally responsible to the public
b)
The ability of the state to wield its power independently of the public
c)
The economic system of a society, made up of technology (the means of production) and class relations between people (the relations of production)
d)
A movement within political science during the 1950s and 1960s to develop general theories about individual political behavior that could be applied across all countries
53.
Define BICAMERAL SYSTEM
a)
A political system in which the legislature comprises two houses
b)
The property-owning class
c)
An economic regime that manages international economic relations; this includes the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the World <br />Trade Organization (WTO)
d)
A system in which the state bureaucracy and the military share a belief that a technocratic leadership, focused on rational, objective, and technical expertise, can solve the problems of the country without public participation
54.
Which of the following was an ideology that was most influential in shaping the political system during the earliest days of the Soviet Union?
a)
state corporatism
b)
democratic centralism
c)
liberalism
d)
Stalinism
55.

Which of the following is the best description of the type of political system out in place by the Russian Constitution of 1993?

a)

a presidential system

b)

a parliamentary system

c)

a socialist market system

d)

a direct democracy

56.

The state organization that really makes all military decisions for China

a)

Central Committee

b)

Politburo

c)

Central Military Commission

d)

National People's Congress

57.
The majority ethnic group in China
a)
Mongols
b)
Manchu
c)
Han
d)
Uighar
58.
Areas that allowed foreign investment to promote economic growth
a)
danwei
b)
nonmenklatura
c)
Special Economic Zones
d)
Cultural Revolution
59.

The single term allowed to an individual serving as president in Mexico is called...

a)

Sexenio

b)

Cauldillo

c)

Camarilla

d)

Parastatals

60.

Ethnic and religious minority that live primarily in the Xinjiang region of China. China has been accused of forcing many members of this community into "re-education camps"

a)

Chechens

b)

Uighurs

c)

Kurds

d)

Zapatistas

61.

In Iran, internal political conflict is not usually perceived as conservatives vs liberals but rather ________________ vs ___________________.

a)

Hardliners vs. Reformists

b)

Liberals vs Moderates

c)

Secularists vs Theocrats

d)

Pro-western vs nationalists

62.

The geographic distribution of voters likely to support PAN in elections in Mexico

a)

North and Rural

b)

South and urban

c)

Central

d)

North and urban

63.

Which of the following is an accurate list of the 3 major tribal groups in Nigeria?

a)

Igbo, Hausa Fulani, Yoruba

b)

Kanuri, Ekpo,Igala

c)

Igo, Yoruba, Kanuri

d)

Kurdish, Christian, Muslim

64.

The state organization that really makes all military decisions for China

a)

Central Committee

b)

Politburo

c)

Central Military Commission

d)

National People's Congress

65.
Leader of the Nationalists that fled to Taiwan in 1949
a)
Mao Zedong
b)
Chiang Kai-shek
c)
Zhou Enlai
d)
Sun Yat-sen
66.
Mao's attempt to reinvigorate the revolution in the 1960s and 1970s
a)
Cultural Revolution
b)
Great Leap Forward
c)
Long March
d)
Deng Xiaoping Theory
67.
The cadres of leaders with common background that use their personal connections to gain power
a)
fang-shou
b)
guanxi
c)
danwei
d)
hukou
68.
The majority ethnic group in China
a)
Mongols
b)
Manchu
c)
Han
d)
Uighar
69.
The event that solidified the connection and power among the early leaders of the PRC
a)
Mao's death
b)
Tiananmen Massacre
c)
the Long March
d)
Sun Yat-sen's death
70.
The judicial system is called the
a)
Politburo
b)
People's Courts
c)
Proletariat
d)
hukuo
71.

The legislature of the Chinese state

a)

the National Party Congress

b)

the Diet

c)

the People's Parliament

d)

the National People's Congress

72.
Areas that allowed foreign investment to promote economic growth
a)
danwei
b)
nonmenklatura
c)
Special Economic Zones
d)
Cultural Revolution
73.
He is considered the founder of the first republic of China
a)
Mao Zedong
b)
Sun Yat-sen
c)
Chiang Kai-shek
d)
Deng Xiaoping
74.
Which office today is the executive branch of China?
a)
Premier
b)
President
c)
Chairman
d)
Emperor
75.

In what ways does geography impact Mexican politics?

a)

It is a homogenizing event

b)

It makes Politics Regional

c)

It makes it less transparent

d)

It makes its leaders more or less agreeable to US interests.

76.

The single term allowed to an individual serving as president in Mexico is called...

a)

Sexenio

b)

Cauldillo

c)

Camarilla

d)

Parastatals

77.

A company owned wholly or partially by the government is called...

a)

Sexenio

b)

Cauldillo

c)

Camarillo

d)

Parastatals

78.

Current President of Mexico...

a)

Vicente Fox

b)

Andrés Manuel López Obrador

c)

Felipe Calderon

d)

José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori

79.

Ethnic and religious minority that live primarily in the Xinjiang region of China. China has been accused of forcing many members of this community into "re-education camps"

a)

Chechens

b)

Uighurs

c)

Kurds

d)

Zapatistas

80.

In Iran, internal political conflict is not usually perceived as conservatives vs liberals but rather ________________ vs ___________________.

a)

Hardliners vs. Reformists

b)

Liberals vs Moderates

c)

Secularists vs Theocrats

d)

Pro-western vs nationalists

81.

In Great Britain this political party has been associated with a separatist movement in the North

a)

Plaid Cymru

b)

Conservatives

c)

Labour

d)

Liberal Democrats

e)

SNP

82.

The geographic distribution of voters likely to support PAN in elections in Mexico

a)

North and Rural

b)

South and urban

c)

Central

d)

North and urban

83.

Which best describes reasons for British support of Brexit?

a)

British people wanted to reaffirm their national sovereignty and limit influence from Europe

b)

British people needed to separate from the EU in order to be allowed to trade with North America

c)

The British people needed to separate from the EU in order to preserve their military readiness as a founding member of NATO

d)

Changes to the House of Lords required GB to withdraw from all supranational organizations

84.

Cleavages that split a society into different groups with regard to different issues are referred to as

a)

Stablizing

b)

Coinciding

c)

Corporatist

d)

Subordinate

e)

Cross Cutting

85.

Which of the following is an accurate list of the 3 major tribal groups in Nigeria?

a)

Igbo, Hausa Fulani, Yoruba

b)

Kanuri, Ekpo,Igala

c)

Igo, Yoruba, Kanuri

d)

Kurdish, Christian, Muslim

86.

Many consider the existence of an active civil society to be supportive of and even necessary for democratization because

a)

groups within civil society promote the rights of the majority

b)

groups in civil society tend to avoid political positions

c)

within civil society people learn to express interests and negotiate with others to achieve common goals

d)

civil society tends to create conditions of alienation, atomization, and opposition to authority

e)

organizations in civil society tend to be revolutionary and thus will undermine an undemocratic regime

87.

Which of the following best explains the status of media freedom in Iran?

a)

Iranian clerics control all outlets and use various media platforms to deliver religious messages.

b)

The government controls the Internet but allows freedom of all other media sources because a free press is written in the constitution.

c)

There is some media censorship, but the government allows independent news sources as a way to maintain legitimacy.

d)

The government allows complete freedom of all media sources as a way to look more democratic to international organizations.

88.

Which of the following accurately compares political ideologies?

a)

Populism is a nationalist ideology that favors authoritarian rule, while neoliberalism is the belief in limited governmental intervention in the economy.

b)

Communism is the belief that government should play no role in the economy, while fascism is the extreme nationalist ideology that favors authoritarian rule and the rights of the ethnic majority over that of ethnic minorities and the political opposition.

c)

Individualism is the belief in individual civil liberties and freedom over government restrictions, while populism is a political philosophy that supports the interests and rights of the common people over that of the elites.

d)

Neoliberalism is the belief in the abolition of private property, while socialism is the belief in the nationalization of major private industries.

89.

Which of the following best explains why Russia puts limits on civil society organizations with foreign sponsorship?

a)

Russian leaders are concerned that a vibrant civil society would promote democratization and liberalism by promoting organization and participation.

b)

Russian leaders are concerned that foreign powers might use civil society organizations as large-scale tools of espionage.

c)

Russian leaders are concerned that foreign corporations might slow the economic growth of Russia and weaken domestic productivity.

d)

Russian leaders are concerned that contact with foreigners may accelerate Russia’s “brain drain.”

90.

Which of the following political blocs would be most likely to favor nationalization of large industrial enterprises?

a)

Liberals

b)

Islamists

c)

Conservatives

d)

Libertarians

e)

Socialists

91.

Both Russia and China have responded to ethnic political movements that seemed to threaten national integration by

a)

demanding that all ethnic nationalities provide education in their native languages

b)

creating affirmative-action policies that ensure equal access to employment and education for members of all ethnic groups

c)

seeking constitutional bans on the articu­lation of separate ethnic identities

d)

removing all members of ethnic minority groups from political positions after protests by those ethnic groups

e)

deploying troops to quell/supress demonstrations and protests for greater ethnic autonomy

92.

Which of the following best represents an example of the process of political socialization?

a)

As a result of his strongly conservative views, an individual limits his news sources to only those that have a conservative leaning in their reporting.

b)

A member of Congress makes her staff members available to provide capitol tours to her constituents and their families.

c)

An employee at the Department of Defense develops a strong working relationship with defense contractors that ultimately result in his receiving a job offer from the company.

d)

A high school student joins a Young Politicians club at her school and develops specific positions on a number of political issues.

93.

What is the former name of the country of Iran?

a)

Byzantium

b)

Alexandria

c)

Persia

d)

Isphahan

94.
The original language of Iran is...
a)
Farsi
b)
Urdu
c)
Turkic
d)
Arabic
95.
When did the Iranian revolution take place?
a)
1888-1889
b)
1969-1970
c)
1978-1979
d)
1996 - 1997
96.
Who became Supreme Leader of Iran after the Revolution?
a)
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
b)
Reza Pahlavi
c)
Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
d)
Mulla Sadra
97.
Which form of government does Iran currently have?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Rule of Law
98.

A rentier state is a

a)

Country on lease

b)

Democrative Theocracy

c)

Country whose economy is based on natural resource

d)

A dual society

99.

The Majles is the...

a)

Clerical Body of Iran

b)

Legislature

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Judicial Branch

100.

This elected body has the power to dismiss and select the Supreme Leader

a)

Guadian Council

b)

Majiles

c)

Assembly of Experts

d)

Expediency Council

101.
What is the dominant type of Islam in Iran?
a)
Sunni
b)
Sufi
c)
Shi'ah
d)
Khawarij
102.

This appointed body, has the power to approve candidates to run for office, along with the Supreme Leader...

a)

Majiles

b)

Assembly of Experts

c)

Guardian Council

d)

Expediency Council

103.

The Iranian President has the power to do all the following except...

a)

Conduct the Country's internal and external policies, including signing all international treaties, laws and agreements

b)

Draw up the annual budget and supervise economic matters

c)

Appoint members to the Assembly of Experts

d)

Propose legislation to the Majiles

104.

The majority of the Iranian population lives

a)

In the countryside

b)

In the Urban sectors

c)

Along the coasts

d)

In the mountains

105.

OPEC is

a)

An organization dedicated to achieving stability in the price of oil

b)

Iran's national soccer team

c)

Iran's Nationalized Oil company

d)

Orange People Eating Cake

106.

He has been the Supreme Leader since 1989 after Khomeini passed away

a)

Ali Hosseini Khamenei

b)

Hassan Rouhani

c)

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

d)

Ali Al-Sistani

107.

The current President of Iran is

a)

Ebrahim Raisi

b)

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

c)

Hassan Rouhani

d)

Mohammed Khatami

108.

This committee is established to handle disputes between the Majiles and the Guardian Council

a)

Assembly of Experts

b)

Expediency Council

c)

The Judiciary

d)

The Cabinet

109.

NHS- National Health Care System- What is it?

a)

Health care plan for government employees

b)

National Honors Society

c)

Government provided health care in the UK for all citizens

d)

Obama Care

110.

A system in which significant state powers, such as taxation, lawmaking, and security, are devolved (shared) to regional or local bodies.

a)

Federalism

b)

Sovereignty

c)

Rational Legal Legitimacy

d)

State

e)

Unitary States

111.

The fundamental rules and norms of politics, embodying long-term goals regarding individual freedom and collective equality, where power should reside, and how it should be used.

a)

Regime

b)

State

c)

Country

d)

Strong-State

e)

Federalism

112.

The leadership or elite in charge of running the state.

a)

Government

b)

Regime

c)

Legitimacy

d)

Rational-Legal Legitimacy

e)

Unitary State

113.

A system in which power is divided unevenly among regional bodies - for example, some regions are given greater power over taxation or language rights.

a)

Federalism

b)

Weak State

c)

Asymmetric Federalism

d)

Asymmetric Regime

e)

Asymmetric Government

114.

A process in which political power is "sent down" to lower levels of state and government.

a)

Federalism

b)

Unitary

c)

Devolution

d)

Weak State

e)

Rational-Legal Legitimacy

115.

The ability of a state to carry out actions and policies within a territory independently of external actors and internal rivals.

a)

Devolution

b)

Sovereignty

c)

Strong State

d)

Capacity

e)

Legitimacy

116.
A voting system in which the person with the most votes, wins.
a)
proportional voting
b)
majority voting
c)
first-past-the-post 
d)
Single Transferable Vote
117.
Of the 6 countries we will study, what is the one country that is dominated by a single political party?
a)
China
b)
Britain
c)
Iran
d)
Nigeria
118.

What are the main functions of the Majlis in Iran?

a)

Enforcing religious laws

b)

Conducting military operations

c)

Regulating international trade agreements

d)

Proposing and passing laws, overseeing the government's actions, approving the national budget, representing the people's interests

119.

Discuss the relationship between the President and the Supreme Leader in Iran.

a)

The relationship between the President and the Supreme Leader in Iran is one of subordination, with the Supreme Leader holding ultimate power and authority.

b)

The President can overrule decisions made by the Supreme Leader in Iran.

c)

The President and the Supreme Leader share equal power in Iran.

d)

The President has more authority than the Supreme Leader in Iran.

120.
Define CIVIL LIBERTIES
a)
Individual rights regarding freedom that are created by the constitution and the political regime
b)
Individual rights regarding equality that are created by the constitution and the political regime
c)
Organizations outside of the state that help people define and advance their own interests
d)
A process whereby the state co-opts members of the public by providing specific benefits or favors to a single person or a small group in return for public support
121.
Which of the following political ideologies accepts and promotes free market principals yet believes that the state should regulate the economy and provide benefits in order to ensure some measure of equality?
a)
liberalism
b)
communism
c)
socialism
d)
fascism
122.
Which of the following is most similar to a procedural democracy?
a)
an illiberal democracy
b)
a substantive demmocracy
c)
an advanced democracy
d)
a consolidated democracy
123.
Societal divisions based on religion, ethnic groups, race, or social and economic classes are called social
a)
movements
b)
capital
c)
nations
d)
cleavages
124.
NATO, the European Union, NAFTA, and OPEC are similar in that all are
a)
organizations for Western nations
b)
regional supranational organizations
c)
global organizations with the ability to make and enforce laws
d)
products of devolution
125.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage to a bicameral legislature?
a)
One house may be determined by population, the other by religion
b)
The policymaking process in usually more efficient and less time-consuming
c)
Bicameralism may counterbalance disproportionate power of a given region
d)
Bicameralism disperses power and keeps one body from becoming too powerful
126.
The mechanism that allows courts to consider laws and executive actions for their constitutionality is called
a)
constitutionalism
b)
co-optation
c)
judicial review
d)
rational-legal authority
127.
In a mixed electoral system, some seats in the legislature are filled by winners in the plurality race, and others are filled by
a)
the political party
b)
a coalition of interest groups
c)
the head of the national government
d)
heads of sub-governments
128.
Which of the following is the most direct measure of social welfare?
a)
GNP
b)
Gini Index
c)
Human Development Index
d)
Freedom House Rankings
129.

The method of removal of a prime minister is a/an _________________; depending on the country, this action can force the resignation of the prime minister and/or lead to a new parliamentary election.

a)

impeachment

b)

restricture

c)

vote of no confidence

d)

writ of censure

130.

A national vote called by a government to address a specific proposal, often a change to the constitution is called a/an

a)

initiative

b)

referendum

c)

straw poll

d)

roll call ballot

131.

The Gini index is a mathematical formula that measures

a)

political freedom

b)

GDP per capita

c)

economic inequality

d)

government capacity

132.

How do authoritarian regimes restrict political participation?

a)

By encouraging free and fair elections

b)

By allowing unlimited access to voting

c)

By limiting citizen participation through strict regulations

d)

By promoting open political discourse

133.

What is a common characteristic of both democratic and authoritarian regimes?

a)

Both impose constraints on the media to protect citizens and maintain order

b)

Both allow complete freedom of the media without any constraints

c)

Both regimes are characterized by a low degree of media freedom

d)

Both regimes encourage media freedom without any intention to check political power and corruption

134.

Which of the following is an example of how authoritarian regimes restrict citizens' media access?

a)

The Chinese Communist Party's use of the Great Firewall to limit political criticism on social media

b)

The implementation of free internet access to all citizens by authoritarian regimes

c)

The promotion of independent journalism in authoritarian countries

d)

The encouragement of international media outlets to operate freely within authoritarian regimes

135.

What is a government considered to be when it allows information about government and policy making to circulate openly?

a)

Authoritarian

b)

Secretive

c)

Transparent

d)

Closed

136.

What type of division is highlighted in Mexico according to the course content?

a)

Linguistic divisions

b)

Class divisions based on economic status

c)

Ethnic divisions between Amerindian population and whites and mestizos

d)

Political divisions based on party affiliations

137.

What is a significant factor in the ethnic and religious cleavages in Nigeria?

a)

The division between the north and south regions

b)

The economic disparity between different states

c)

The language barriers between various ethnic groups

d)

The political alliances with neighboring countries

138.

Which of the following is a source of tension in the United Kingdom according to the text?

a)

Economic competition between different regions

b)

Ethnic and regional differences between nations such as the Scottish, English, Welsh, and Irish

c)

Disputes over land and natural resources

d)

Language differences within the population

139.

What is the impact of social cleavages in course countries according to the essential knowledge section?

a)

They have no significant impact.

b)

They lead to the emergence of separatist movements in China, Iran, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

c)

They result in economic disparities only.

d)

They cause political parties to dissolve.

140.

Presidential system is different with parliamentary system because

a)

people choose both legislative and executive leaders.

b)

heads of state and government are separated.

c)

president directly appoints his prime minister

d)

there is no separation of power

141.

Which is the country that has unitary government?

a)

China

b)

Russia

c)

Nigeria

d)

Mexico

142.

A ___ or set of rules, dictates cultural and social norms that regulate the operation of government.

a)

ordinance

b)

bill

c)

regime

143.

Check all of the following that characteristics that are necessary for a state to be considered a Democracy.

a)

Free, Fair, and Competitive Elections

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Censored and Compliant Press

d)

Consent of the Governed

144.

Nike shoes being produced in Vietnam and other third world countries is the result of this interconnected relationship where countries’ economies are closely tied and dependent on each other.

a)

Economic Dependency Theory

b)

Globalization

c)

Political Economy

d)

Neoliberalism

145.

A person who wishes to enact rapid political change to revert to a value system from the past would be considered a

a)

radical

b)

liberal

c)

conservative

d)

reactionary

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