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WorksheetsThe Nation State and Democracy
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
What does "ministerial responsibility" refer to in a parliamentary system?
The principle that ministers are accountable to the parliament
The election of two major parties
The formation of a republic
The legislative assembly in Russia
Which term refers to a period in French history characterized by a republican form of government?
Third Republic
Duma
Democracy
Two-party parliamentary system
Which countries were the main Allied Powers during World War 1?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, United States
Spain, Portugal, Netherlands
Japan, China, India
Which of the following was NOT a way Western Europe expanded political democracy in the late nineteenth century?
Universal male suffrage laws
Ministerial responsibility to elected legislatures
Formation of mass political parties
Restricting voting rights to only the wealthy
What was the main purpose of the Labour Party when it emerged in 1900 in Great Britain?
To dedicate itself to workers' interests.
To support the monarchy.
To reduce voting rights.
To promote agricultural reforms.
Which event led to the formation of the Third Republic in France?
The French Revolution of 1789
The collapse of Louis-Napoleon's Second Empire (1852–1870)
The end of World War I
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
What was the structure of the legislature in the Third Republic of France?
A single house elected by the people
Two houses: Chamber of Deputies and Senate
Three houses: Chamber of Deputies, Senate, and Council
No legislature, only a president
How were laws passed in the Third Republic of France?
Only the president needed to approve
Both houses had to agree before laws could be passed
The Senate alone decided
The Chamber of Deputies alone decided
Despite failing to develop a strong parliamentary system, how did most voters in France feel about the Third Republic by 1914?
They opposed it
They remained loyal to it
They demanded a monarchy
They ignored it
Why did France and Italy have a harder time than Great Britain developing strong democratic governments?
Because they had more natural resources.
Because they faced more internal conflicts and instability.
Because they were geographically isolated.
Because they had larger populations.
Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being dominated by old ruling groups in the late 1800s?
Germany
France
Russia
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Why did Chancellor Bismarck try to prevent Germany from becoming a democracy?
He wanted to maintain conservative control and avoid democratic reforms.
He believed democracy would make Germany stronger.
He wanted to increase the power of the Reichstag.
He supported universal suffrage for all citizens.
In 1867, Austria-Hungary became a dual monarchy. What does "dual monarchy" mean in this context?
Austria and Hungary had separate governments but shared the same ruler.
Austria and Hungary were completely independent countries.
Austria and Hungary had one government for both countries.
Austria and Hungary were ruled by two different emperors.
Who was the ruler shared by Austria and Hungary after the formation of the dual monarchy in 1867?
Emperor Francis Joseph
Emperor Napoleon III
King George V
Tsar Nicholas II
The Emperor of Austria-Hungary could exercise his power over the government in which of the following ways?
He could choose his own ministers and make laws without asking parliament.
He had to consult parliament before making any decisions.
He shared power equally with the parliament.
He had no influence over government decisions.
In Hungary, how did the control of parliament by rich landowners affect peasants and ethnic minorities?
Peasants and ethnic minorities had very little power or voice in government.
Peasants and ethnic minorities controlled the government.
Peasants and ethnic minorities made most of the decisions.
Peasants and ethnic minorities were given equal rights in parliament.
After the strikes and protests, what action did the czar take regarding civil liberties and government?
Granted civil liberties and created the Duma, but later curtailed its power and ruled with the army
Abolished the monarchy and established a democracy
Increased the power of the Duma and reduced the army’s influence
Granted full independence to socialist parties
Which city served as the capital of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and is known today as Istanbul?
Constantinople
Athens
Rome
Cairo
Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Ottoman Empire?
Greece
Bulgaria
Romania
Spain
If you compare the map of Europe in 1871 to a modern map, what is a likely reason for the changes in the borders of countries?
The empires expanded further into Africa.
Many empires broke up into smaller independent countries.
The continents shifted positions.
The empires merged into one large country.
