A second round of voting is held in a Russian election presidential election when

no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the1st round

Citizens in most advanced democracies are on which side of the political spectrum?

It tends to cluster toward the center.

Party discipline in GB tends to be strong because

govt's time in the House of Commons relies party discipline

One of the key socioeconomic changes as countries develop economically is

increasing rural-to-urban migrations

Small parties in single-member districts plurality systems are likely to win seats when they

appeal to a geographically centered popoulation

Compared with FPTP, a proportional representation system:

3rd parts. have a better chance at winning seats in a legis.

A political regime is considered to be legitimate when

citizens accept the gov'ts right to rule

Which of the following statements pertaining to the British constitution is true?

It consists laws, customs and traditions.

The term "failed state" best refers to which of the following:

A state in which law and order keep breaking down

In most democratic systems, interest groups and polt parties are different in this way:

polt parties run candidates for office, int. groups don't

The study of political culture involves attempting to explain political behavior by

identifying the beliefs, attitudes and values of citizens

Before 1989 Iran's constitution allowed the Supreme Leader to be chosen:

in a direct vote or by the Assembly of Experts

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Comparative Gov't Review II

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1
GNP and GDP are used to compare countries on:
the degree of professionalism of their militaries
their level of economic inequality
the size of their economies
the general health of their citizens
2
A second round of voting is held in a Russian election presidential election when
no candidate receives a plurality of the vote in 1st round
no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the1st round
voter turnout in the first round is less than 75 percent
the difference in votes between top two candidates is >5%
3
The following are criteria for determining whether a country is a liberal democracy EXCEPT
peaceful transitions of power
competitive elections
efficient decision making
multiple sources of information
4
Citizens in most advanced democracies are on which side of the political spectrum?
It tends to cluster toward the center.
It is predominantly right
It is highly polarized.
It is predominantly left.
5
Some argue Iran has a bicameral legislature. Which institution would be the upper house?
Assembly of Experts
Expediency Council
Guardian Council
Majles
6
Party discipline in GB tends to be strong because
govt's time in the House of Commons relies party discipline
local constituents always favor the party line
party members of the house of Commons share the same history
it is a long standing tradition in the House of Lords
7
A policy question placed on the ballot by the legislature for the citizens to vote on is called
two-round run off
a referendum
an initiative
Single member district
8
One of the key socioeconomic changes as countries develop economically is
increasingly rigid social structures
declining literacy rates
increasing rural-to-urban migrations
decreasing gender inequality
9
The number of parties in a democratic legislature will most likely be influenced by
the country's political elite
the country's electoral system
the country's wealth
the country's judicial system
10
A policy question placed on the ballot by the citizens for the citizens to vote on is called:
a referendum
Single member district
two-round run off
an initiative
11
In Iran which body has the ultimate authority to assess the compatibility of laws with Islam?
The Guardian Council
The Cabinet
The Assembly of Religious Experts
The Majles
12
Small parties in single-member districts plurality systems are likely to win seats when they
appeal to extremists
appeal to a geographically centered popoulation
run more candidates
have clear party platforms
13
Which has been an important consequence of the one-child policy for Chinese society?
greater gov't protection of reproductive rights
a decline in women's suicide rate
an increase in the median age
growing female support for the Chinese Communist Party
14
Compared with FPTP, a proportional representation system:
generally leads to fewer coalition gov'ts
3rd parts. have a better chance at winning seats in a legis.
typically hurts parties not receiving a majority of the vote
is less representative of heterogeneous populations
15
Which of the following best describes Iran?
A socialist democracy
An advanced industrial democracy
A rentier state
A command economy
16
A political regime is considered to be legitimate when
citizens stop paying attention to political events
citizens refuse to obey any unpopular laws
citizens support almost all policy decisions of the gov't
citizens accept the gov'ts right to rule
17
Which of the following statements pertaining to the British constitution is true?
It consists laws, customs and traditions.
It is based on religious law.
It is the oldest written constitution in the world.
It is extremely difficult to amend.
18
Emphasis on values such as environmental protection rather than economic values is known as
neoliberalism
new conservatism
socialism
postmaterialism
19
The term "failed state" best refers to which of the following:
a former Communist state
a state of war
A state in which law and order keep breaking down
An authoritarian state
20
What's the advantage of an election requiring a majority over one which requires a plurality?
It means better contact with constituents.
It strengthens coalition gov'ts.
It ensures your vote is used.
Would strengthen two party system.
21
On a left to right spectrum, which is the correct order of the 3 main Mexican parties?
PRI, PRD, and PAN
PAN, PRI, and PRD
PAN, PRD and PRI
PRD, PRI and PAN
22
The occurrence of elections in typical parliamentary systems is
fixed by law for a particular date
fixed
variable
decided by popular referendum
23
In most democratic systems, interest groups and polt parties are different in this way:
polt parties are hierarchical, int. groups aren't
Polt. parts. give selective incentives, parties don't.
polt parties run candidates for office, int. groups don't
polt parties have clear ideoligies, int groups don't
24
The study of political culture involves attempting to explain political behavior by
identifying the beliefs, attitudes and values of citizens
assessing the character of political leaders
examining the historical conflicts between countries
Explaining the structures and institutions of various gov'ts
25
Before 1989 Iran's constitution allowed the Supreme Leader to be chosen:
by the Assembly of Experts only
by the Majles
by the Guardian Council
in a direct vote or by the Assembly of Experts

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