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AP Comparative government 3.9 Test SP 24
AP Comparative government 3.9 Test SP 24
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What are the similarities between the UK prime minister and the Russian prime minister?
elected by the majority of the citizens
may be removed with a vote of no confidence
ability to dissolve their legislative branch
head of the majority party in the lower house
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What is Russia's Prime Minister's main job?
appointment power
serve as comder in chief
oversees civil service
conducts foreign policy
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All of the following are powers of the Supreme Leader EXCEPT
he is commander and chief of the military
he appoints half the Guardian Council
he appoints the President
he can veto laws
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Political socialization is
Talking to others to convince them of your political beliefs
Attitudes held by a group that shapes political behavior
Study of the development of political beliefs
An affiliation with a political party
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Which is true about Mexico and Nigeria?
Political party affilation in both countries is determined by income
Only Mexico has a bicameral legislation
Bureacracies in Nigeria & Mexico must reglect the federal charters
Supreme courts in both countries can utilize judicial review
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Which of the following make the laws dealing with civil liberties in Iran?
Special Clerical Court
Majles
Guardian Council
Assembly of Experts
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What do civil societies require?
civil control of the military
voluntary association
elections on set cycle
written constitution
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Why does the bicameral legislature in Mexico & UK have a negative consequence?
executive branch because there is combination of power in the 2 chambers
upper chamber must approve troop deployment
upper chamber must approve federal intervention in state matters
policy making is slow because both chambers participate in this process
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Why does Islam play a bigger role in Iran than Nigeria?
Iran's society is male-dominated
Nigeria is a democracy
Iran's legislature does not face religious tests
In Iran Shia Muslims are the majority throughout the country
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What was Fascism?
..to the state and obedience to its leader
Democratic form of government
A government where the people choose the leader
a militant political movement that emphasized loyalty...
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the Assembly of Religious Experts...
73 seats, directly elected by the people
elected every 4 years
appoint and dismiss the Supreme Leader
works constitutional interpretation with the supreme leader
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What is a nation?
a group of people living in the same area.
a group of people who have a common identity
an area of land governed by the same people.
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Why does Russia put a limit on foreign sponsored civil socities?
foreign espionage
Fear of democratization and liberalism
concerned about Russian "Brain drain"
foreign impact on the economy
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Does china have judicial review
True
False
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Which countries have bicameral national legislature?
Mexico & China
Britain & Iran
Iran & Nigeria
Russia & Britain
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What is the political legitimacy of China?
Tribal Kinship
Ideology & economics
political and civil freedoms
Bureaucratic success
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What is the difference between a regime and a government?
Regimes are typically replaced by democratic elections.
Authoritarian regimes typically have democratic governments
Regimes typically endure from government to government.
Governments typically endure from regime to regime.
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What is a regime?
people in charge of the country
use of force in a territory
political institutions in a country
people with shared ideas, history, and culture
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What is the Supreme Leader in Iran?
This is someone lowest in Iran's caste system, they have no power
the head of state, main leader, the Ayatollah, the top of the government
This is someone who is works for Iran's Mortality Police
This is someone who is working against the government and is a communist
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The Semi-Presidential System:
Has a primer minister and a president
Only has a prime minister
Has a president and a first lady
Only has a president
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Political ideology
How decisions are made in politics
Liberal thought in politics
Set of beliefs/ideas regarding politicals
Conservative thought in politics
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Shari'a Law
Occurred in Western Europe during the Middle Ages
Viewed by most followers of Islam as being of divine origin
Temple pyramids near ceremonial centers, later adopted by the Mayans
Signifies a great change in way of life
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Civil Society:
Independent funded organizations whose goal is to help meet citizen's needs
An organization funded by the Government that focuses on helping citizens
Really nice people you live with
Companies that go to Hospitals and give money to people for free
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Definition of Post Materialism
protests, organizations, civil society
Authority, legitimacy, approval, endorsement
stability, quality of life, social progress
Center of power, seat of government, federal district
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What is the political legitimacy of Iran?
military
technocratic government
economic performance
Religious authority
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Thatcherism...
meant the privatization of national industries and services
supported the maintenance of the welfare system
favoured trade union action
improved public services such as education and health
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Which region of Nigeria follows Shari'ah law?
South West region
northern region
capital city
Capital region of Abuja
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What is socialism?
the wealthy controlling the society
Equal distribution of property
one person in charge of all wealth
someone who is in need of social welfare
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How does Mexico & Nigeria interact with civil societies?
Both repress civil societies
Both suffer from corporatist structure that undermines the civil societies
Both have civil societies rooted in their history
Both aid from increase active civil soc. focusing on ending corruption
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Which groups can veto legislation passed by the Majles?
President and Supreme Leader
Assembly of Religions Experts & Expediency Council
Assembly of Religious Experts and the Guardian Council
Guardian Council & Supreme Leader
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All of the following are formal or informal sources of presidential power EXCEPT
the Constitution
presidential authority to raise revenue
precedents set during previous administrations
presidential access to the media
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What is the difference between fascism & individualism?
F less govt involvement in economy & society I electeprez or PM popularly
F incomes should be equal I supports the people over govt
F nationalization of major private industries I abolish private property
F extreme national ideology I individual freedoms is more important
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What is individualism?
Freedom of government to enslave the people
Freedom of action for individuals over state control
"Long hair don't care"
The ability of gov to send citizens to fight the Naominator
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Political Culture refers to....
How truly “American” someone is
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
Political party affiliation
A high degree of homogeneity in political opinions
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Which is true about the UK and Mexico legislatures?
Women are elected more in the UK parliament than the Mexican legisture
The upper house of each has more power than the lower house
both legislative branches select the executive
In both countries, the lower house is popularly elected
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The Guardian Council...
wields considerable power and influence in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
has the power to veto any legislation passed by the Majles
12 member council
is a group religious leaders
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How are political systems determined to be legitimate?
Citizens make the decisions
admitted to the United Nations
lawful elections
citizens believe the govt has the right to make policies & rules
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In practice, the Majles has which of the following powers?
Approve candidates for presidency.
Approve the national budget.
Propose most new legislation.
Overrule Guardian Council veto.
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All of the following are true of the Iranian Majles EXCEPT...
Directly elected by the people
Subject to the will of the Guardian Council and Sharia Law
It is checked by the Assembly of Experts if there is a conflict w/G.C.
Can make laws, oversee the budget, and confirm presidential nominees
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What are political values and beliefs?
attitudes about institutions, leaders, and political issues
a set of widely shared political beliefs and values
a specific view about a particular issue or event
ideals that shape a perception of political issues
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What is the difference between head of state and head of government?
Head of govt. has the real political power.
Head of State has the real power.
Head of State makes political decisions.
Head of Govt. is inherited.
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What are the responsibilities of the guardian council?
To review legislature from parliament, and oversee elections
To archive information about Iranian proceedings
To serve as a court of law for high profile matters
To regulate the Iranian economy and to direct the military
