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1
Which of the following is an example of a civil-society organization?
An environmental group in Nigeria
The United Russia Party
MORENA in Mexico
A state-sponsored farmers’ group in China
2
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the results of economic-liberalization policies in Mexico?
It resulted in migration from urban areas to rural areas due to pollution
South benefited most bc agricultural products can be exported tariff-free
Wealth gap narrowed bc more small biz. can compete in the global economy
Mexico became an upper-middle-income country with a growing middle class
3
Which of the following is an example of rule of law?
Russian president orders parliament to investigate the business of a rival
Supreme Court in the UK rules that the PM unconstitutionally suspends Parl.
A citizen in Nigeria avoids a traffic ticket by bribing the officer
Supreme Court in Iran overturns a law that violates principles of Islam
4
Which of the following statements accurately describes restrictions on the media in democratic countries?
Some dem. states do not protect media content that constitutes hate speech.
Social media is heavily regulated in dem states bc its owned by private biz
Dem states require political parties have equal access to the media
Democratic states do not restrict media content.
5
Which of the following is an implication of the information shown on the map?
The countries most likely to democratize are in Southeast Asia
China will trend toward a hybrid model of democracy
Most recent wave of democratization didnt reach countries in eastern Euro
The global South has not democratized as fully as the northern hemisphere
6
Which of the following is a policy that socialist political party would likely advocate?
Imprisoning intellectuals and other free-thinking citizens
Privatizing a state-owned telecommunications firm
Nationalizing the healthcare system
Limiting freedom of the press
7
In comparing the legislatures of the United Kingdom and Mexico, which of the following statements is true?
Women are more likely to be elected to the British leg. than Mexican leg.
Both legislatures select the head of government.
In both countries, the lower house is popularly elected.
The upper house in each legislature has greater power than the lower house.
8
Which of the following is typically a function of the head of state in a parliamentary system?
C. Giving final rulings in judicial appeals
A. Making foreign policy
B. Greeting new foreign ambassadors
D. Approving a comprehensive annual budget
9
What is the function of a bureaucracy?
It serves as a check on legislative actions.
The bureaucracy implements and enforces policy.
It carries out the executive’s wishes without legislative input.
The bureaucracy represents the will of the people
10
Which of the following is an accurate description of Mexico?
Mex. is a liberal dem bc civil rights and liberties are protected by const.
Mex. is a state but not a nation bc the country lacks a shared culture
State gains sovereignty over economic policy by signing NAFTA and the USMCA
Since 90s the gov. gained legitimacy through free & fair elections
11
Which of the following accurately describes the judiciary in the United Kingdom?
Judges lack independence bc theyre appointed based on their political views
The United Kingdom uses a common-law system, which enhances rule by law.
Supreme Court has authority to overturn admin actions that violate civ lib
Courts use code legal system & Supreme Court has power to overturn Parl.
12
Which of the following accurately describes an institution of government in Mexico?
Lower house has power to enact leg. & upper house refects Mex. fed. struct
BC bureaucracy is filled via patron-client, it's not effective in policy
Pres. has strong power, including rule by decree & can't be removed by leg.
Mexican Supreme Court doesn't have the power of judicial review
13
Which of the following best describes civil rights and liberties in Mexico?
People living in rural areas have more civil liberties than those in cities
Indigenous pop. have more rights than Mestizos bc they are Mexican history
Mexican citizens have the right to freedom of speech & freedom of religion
Women are guaranteed 50% seats in legislature & have passed gender reforms
14
Which of the following best describes political culture?
Political culture is a product of a country's economic system.
It describes individual’s set of beliefs & behaviors about the role of gov
Political culture = beliefs, attitudes, & values of citizens as a whole
Peers are the main source of transmitting political culture to young people
15
Which of the following is an implication of the map?
Religious values of the state are consistent w/ beliefs of most of the pop.
Iran has a federal gov so ethnic regions will be repped in the legislature
Secessionist movements are a threat to the government’s sovereignty
Ethnic minorities in Iran face a significant level of discrimination.
16
Which of the following best describes a regime change in Mexico?
in 1980 Mexico began the transition toward economic-liberalization policies
1994 election, the IEC reduced fraud at the polls and increased voter trust
In 2018, power in the executive branch changed from PRI control to MORENA
In 2000, a candidate from PAN party won the presidency ending PRI rule
17
Which of the following is an example of civil society in a liberal democracy?
A government-sponsored women’s association
A public broadcasting station
An environmental group
A political party
18
Which of the following statements represents a correlation?
An increase in GDP causes a country’s GDP growth rate to increase.
Democracies tend to have more accountability & transparency than Auth.
Auth. states restrict civil rights and liberties to control threats to reg.
Mexico should reduce corruption to increase citizens’ trust in government.
19
Which of the following is typical of elections in a hybrid regime?
An independent election commission oversees voting.
The regime decides who can run for office
Elections are held, but competition is limited
Multiple parties and candidates compete and have the opportunity to win
20
Which of the following is predominantly a political cleavage?
Policy differences between the PAN and PRI in Mexico
Economic disparities between upper class & upper-middle class in the UK
The division between Sunni and Shia Muslims in Iran
A rivalry between soccer teams representing different countries
21
The map supports which of the following statements?
Mexico is more democratic than Nigeria
China is more authoritarian than Iran
The United Kingdom is the most democratic state in Western Europe
Russia is more authoritarian than China
22
Which of the following is a criticism of the Corruption Perceptions Index?
Corruption is difficult to define and there are no universal criteria
Grand corruption is underreported
Citizens rarely report their experiences with corruption.
Corruption is hard to measure bc govs. rarely admit to corruption
23
Which of the following is an empirical statement?
Russia’s president has consolidated power. He's likely to become a dictator
Mexico should pay for the border wall to increase relations with the U.S.
The monarchy in the United Kingdom is a costly and unnecessary tradition
China received a FSI rating of 69.9, placing the country at warning level
24
Which of the following describes a social policy in the United Kingdom?
Citizen below poverty level are guaranteed a certain benefits for life
Tuition is free for students who meet certain academic standards
Health care is free only for those citizens who cannot afford it.
Medical care is state-sponsored and available to everyone at no direct cost
25
Which of the following is supported by the map?
Iran has many ethnic groups and a predominantly Shia population
Iran’s ethnic diversity is a source of conflict within government
Most Iranians are Arab and Muslim.
Central and eastern Iran are diverse & no single ethnic group predominates
26
Which of the following is the best example of a nation?
Drug lords in Mexico whose presence challenges state sovereignty
The Nigerian people because they share a common religion and language.
People in Scotland who support the independence movement.
High-ranking members of the Chinese Communist Party
27
Which of the following measures takes income, education, and life expectancy into account?
Freedom House Ratings
The Human Development Index (HDI)
GDP per capita
The Gini index (coefficient)
28
Which of the following is the most serious threat to sovereignty in the United Kingdom?
Brexit reduced the ability of the United Kingdom to make economic policies.
There is a strong seccessionist movement in Wales.
Despite a failed ref. on independence, Scottish nationalism remains strong.
immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean are seeking increased autonomy.
29
Which of the following is a check on the executive in a parliamentary system?
The public may sign a petition for recall election to remove head of gov
The head of government may be removed through a vote of no confidence.
In an election the PM's party may run the PM in an opposing party district
The head of government may be impeached for serious wrongdoing
30
Which of the following statements best describes the role of the judiciary in democratic states?
It prevents other institutions from violating constitutional principles.
The judiciary increases stability by deferring to executive actions.
It promotes rule by law.
The judiciary clarifies laws enacted by the legislature
31
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the legislature in the United Kingdom?
lower house has authority to pass legislation & upper house can delay leg.
Law Lords in upper house serve on Supreme Court and can strike down leg.
Both chambers are elected direct & have significant policymaking authority
upper house rep elite & has more power over policymaking than lower house
32
Which of the following is a criticism of the Gini index (coefficient) in comparing countries?
Countries with similar Gini scores may have different living standards
High lvl of income inequality is a positive encourages people to work hard
GDP is a better comparative measure than the Gini index due to pop. size
It's difficult to measure income inequality bc not all countries share data
33
Which of the following is a change in government?
China switches from command economy to market economy, welcomes foreign inv
The military gov in Nigeria vol. cedes power to a new dem. constitution
A Conserv. PM is replaced by the Labour Party leader after an election
34
Which of the following best describes how judiciaries remain independent from other branches of government?
Judiciaries overrule executive and legislative actions.
Federal judges counsel lower-court judges on important cases.
Judges are appointed by the president or prime minister.
Judiciaries routinely advise executives on economic policy.
35
Which of the following best describes neoliberalism?
The interests of the common people are above the interests of the elites.
D. Government intervention in the economy to reduce economic inequality.
Foreign policy where the gov acts aggressive towards neighboring countries.
C. Economic policies to promote free trade and reduce trade barriers.
36
Followers of both socialism and communism are most likely to favor which of the following policy programs
The elimination of government intervention in economic markets
The reduction of economic inequality
The acquisition of colonies to gather resources and create new markets
The protection of civil liberties
37
Which of the following best describes the role of civil society organizations in the AP COGO course countries?
Civil society organizations resist involvement in international issues.
Civil society organizations are mostly free of government interference
Civil society organizations vary in their ability to expose gov. corruption
Civil society organizations are focused on reducing government regulations
38
Which is an example of a common form of formal political participation in both authoritarian and democratic states?
Intentionally breaking a law to call attention to injustic
Contacting a representative to express dissatisfaction with a local policy
Protesting against national leaders
Voting in a competitive and fair national election
39
Which of the following is an accurate description of the Mexican judiciary?
(D) Supreme Court justices are appointed to a life term.
Mexico's judiciary does not have the power of judicial review.
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the prez & confirmed by the Senate.
There is no functioning Supreme Court in Mexico.
40
Which of the following is an example of political socialization?
A populist party platform setting forth a policy agenda
A labor union strike seeking better wages
A required government class in a public school
A campaign advertisement on social media
41
Which of the following best describes a response of dem. and authoritarian states to social and political cleavages?
Auth regimes use class cleavages to unite the nation than dem. regimes
Dem & auth regimes are more likely to suppress ethnic cleavages than racial
Both regimes censor expression of cleavages that challenge right to rule
Both kinds of regimes limit rights when they pose a threat to public safety
42
Which of the following best describes political culture?
Describes an individual’s set of beliefs about the role of gov
A product of a country’s economic system, and it reflects individual belie
Consists of the beliefs, attitudes, and values of citizens as a whole.
Peers are the main source of transmitting political culture to young people
43
Accurately describes a similarity between the parliamentary system of the UK and the prez system of Mexico
Both systems have a cabinet that advises the chief executive.
Both combine the lawmaking and executive functions into a single branch.
Both systems have a chief exec. that serves as Head of State & Head of Gov
Both have separate popular elections for Chief Exec & National Legislature
44
Which of the following is the best example of democratization?
Putin's approval ratings remain high and he is reelected with high vote %
Broad support for revolution in Iran leads to the Islamic state.
After decades of Army rule, Nigeria adopts a new constitution w/ Chk & Blnc
China holds competitive elections for townships and villages
45
Which of the following is an example of a postmaterialist value?
A. Environmentalism
C. Fascism
D. Populism
B. Socialism
46
Which of the following is a normative statement?
Foreign direct investment often causes a decline in environmental condition
HDI is a relatively accurate measure of a country’s standard of living
Development is difficult to measure because every country is different
Iran should ease social restrictions to encourage young people to remain
47
Which of the following is a disadvantage of policymaking in a presidential system?
Policies favored by the executive are easily enacted despite public support
Leg. oversight is weak & bureaucracy has power to carry out policies
Divided government may result in gridlock, even in times of crisis
The exec is unable to act quickly to protect the country in a int. crisis
