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WorksheetsUnit 4 Topic 6, 7, 8 & 10 Review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of the following is a characteristic of a unitary state?
Power is divided between national and regional governments.
Central government holds the majority of the power.
Unitary states are small in size and ethnically homogenous
Power is shared equally between federal and state governments.
What is the relationship between reapportionment and redistricting?
Gain or loss in the pop. according to census data leads to redistricting which determines the number of electoral votes each state receives
Gain or loss of pop. according to the census determines the distribution of seats in the H of R and then voting districts are redrawn for the state based on the # of H of R recieved.
redistricting leads to reapportionment based of the gain or loss of population based of the census data every 10 years
There is no relationship between reapportionment and redistricting
Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal state?
Typically large in size and ethnically heterogeneous
Regional governments have no power.
The central gov shares power to the national and regional governments
Only the national government can make laws.
What is one advantage of a federal state?
Uniform policies across the entire country.
local and cultural groups needs are better met --> less separatist movements
Simplified governance structure.
Centralized decision-making.
What is one disadvantage of a federal state?
Lack of local representation across the country
Potential for inconsistent policies btwn states in the country
Over-centralization of power in the country
slower/more difficult to gain consensus on national issues
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a unitary state?
Greater regional autonomy within the country
One set of policies so less confusion btwn regions
Unity-loyalty to society at large not state (Tx)
Efficient- easier to adop policies and address national issues
What is one disadvantage of a unitary state?
Lack of uniform policies throughout the country
Laws/policies can overlook minority groups --> could lead to separatist movements
Greater local autonomy to represent minorty needs
Complex governance structure.
Which of the following is an example of a federal state?
France
Japan
United States
United Kingdom
Which of the following is an example of a unitary state?
Canada
Belgium
Australia
Spain
What is the main goal of gerrymandering?
To ensure equal representation for all political parties.
To create districts that favor a particular political party.
To increase voter turnout.
To make districts more competitive.
Which of the following is a consequence of gerrymandering?
partisan power-more control over laws/bills passed by H of R
Creating districts based on economic status.
Ensuring equal population in each district.
Drawing district lines based on cultural heritage.
How often is the U.S. census conducted?
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every 15 years
Every 20 years
Which of the following could be a result of redistricting?
None of the following
No one goes to vote in elections anymore due to opposition to change
More ppl turn out to vote than before
Lower voter turn out bc ppl don't know where to go to vote now
Which of the following is a potential consequence of redistricting?
Increased voter engagement
More competitive elections
Large rural regions needs not being met by rep bc far away
Equal representation for all communities
Drawing districts boundaries putting the majority of the opposing political party in 1/a few districts so it won't win any others.
A national anthem would be an example of patriotism representing a _________ force.
Centripetal
Centrifugal
In 2022, the United States soccer team participated in the World Cup. This would be an example of a __________ force for the U.S.
Centripetal
Centrifugal
When an ethnic group desires to separate from the larger group
Ethnic separatism
Ethnic cleansing
Centripetal Force
Irridentism
What does the term 'failed states' refer to?
Countries with strong governance and basic services
Countries that have overcome economic challenges
Countries with a breakdown of governance and lack of basic services
Countries that are experiencing rapid development
Which of the following is NOT a feature of failed states?
High levels of poverty
Frequent changes in leadership
Social disruptions
Sustainable economic growth
What is the impact of devolution on governance?
More localized decision-making and better representation of diverse interests
Decreased efficiency and increased bureaucracy
Centralized decision-making and limited representation of diverse interests
No impact on governance
Which of the following is NOT a devolutionary force?
Physical Geography and Terrorism
Ethnic Separatism and Ethnic Cleansing
Irridentism and Economic factors
Balkanization and Nationalism
The Basques in Spain had all of the devolutionary forces influence them EXCEPT
Ethnic Separatism
Irridentism
Physical Geography
Terrorism
The Dharavi slums walled off from the wealthier portion of India and Catalonia making 20% of the GDP for Spain are both examples of uneven development ascting as a ______________ force in their states.
Centrifugal
Centripetal
Balkanatory
Unifying
The Great Firewall of China blocks Google, YouTube, Facebook, NewYork Times, and many other social media platforms to keep their citizens from being exposed to ideas like...
Democracy
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
All of the above
Which of the following scenarios was a way social media lead to democratization as Facebook allowed protests to be organized and grievances to be exposed to the world resulting in multiple countries overthwoing their dictatorship govs for democratic ones.
China
Russia
US
Arab Spring of 2011
