AP Comparative Government

Question 1

Political culture is

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widely shared political beliefs, attitudes, and values

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important agent of political socialization in most countries

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family

Question 3

A key difference between a parliamentary system and pres system is that a parliamentarty system

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has irregularly scheduled elections

Question 4

In China, the term guanxi refers to what?

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personal connections

Question 5

In the UK, local referenda have been held in which of the following areas?

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devolution of power to Scotland

Question 6

An illiberal democracy is defined as

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a gov that holds elections but restricts civil libs/ rights

Question 7

Which is an accurate description of the comparative method known as systems theory?

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pol scientists examine inputs, outputs, feedback & environ.

Question 8

Which of the following countries has the most homogeneous population?

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China

Question 9

A market economy differs from a command economy in that a market economy

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relies on the profit motive and competition

Question 10

Which of the following countries has been ruled by the military for much of its history ?

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Nigeria

Question 11

Which of these countries are unitary?

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UK, China, and Iran

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the Nigerian population ?

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ethnically, religiously, and linguistically diverse

Question 13

Which of these Iranian organizations gets competition in the hundreds when elections are held?

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Majlis

Question 14

Which of the following best describes a country that has experienced democratic consolidation?

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repeated free elections; transfer of power; rule of law

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the main goal of China's cultural revolution?

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to reawaken the spirit of revolution

Question 16

Critical speech in Iran is limited to speech against ?

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the secular leaders

Question 17

Devolution means

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decentralization of political power in a unitary state

Question 18

Russia, Mexico, Iran, and Nigeria all have

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directly elected president

Question 19

The European Union (EU) does not have general policies in which area ?

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military policy

Question 20

Which of the following countries uses a hybrid electoral system?

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Mexico

Question 21

Which of the following best describes shock therapy in Russia?

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rapid privatization

Question 22

Which of the following countries are implementing population reduction policies ?

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China and Iran

Question 23

Which of the following groups in Nigeria are Muslim?

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Hausa

Question 24

The greatest change in Mexican political history since 1950 was

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the end of one-party dominance

Question 25

Which of the following is true of the press in Nigeria ?

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it is freer than in many countries

Question 26

Which of the following is a major exporter of oil ?

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Iran, Mexico, and Nigeria

Question 27

A newly industrialized country (NIC) is likely to be/have

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developing quickly with higher living std that other LDC's

Question 28

In a presidential system, responsibilities of the legislature include all the following EXCEPT?

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direct election of the chief executive

Question 29

Where is shari'a law practiced?

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Iran and parts of Nigeria

Question 30

Which of the following is the best definition of state?

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the basic unit of political organization within a territory

Question 31

Which country is most likely to enjoy a flourishing civil society?

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a country in which interest group activities flourish

Question 32

Which of the following reforms has accelerated most in China ?

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free trade

Question 33

Which of the following best describes the legislature and electoral system in Russia?

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bicam; each republic sends 2 to upper house; lower house PR

Question 34

Which of the following organizations serves as a check on the Supreme Leader of Iran ?

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Guardian Council

Question 35

As countries enter into free trade agreements (NAFTA) there is greater demand on them to

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revise economic policies to favor international trade

Question 36

Which of the following most promoted top-down political participation?

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Mao Zedong's leadership in China

Question 37

How did revolutions in Russia and China compare?

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in both, Marxism defined the end goal

Question 38

Which of the following countries is more developed in the north than in the south?

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Mexico

Question 39

Which of the following is a consequence of privatization in China ?

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lack of guaranteed health care

Question 40

Elite recruitment in a communist system is traditionally from the

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nomenklatura

Question 41

Which of the following organizations is responsible for vetting candidates for office in Iran ?

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Guardian Council

Question 42

Which of the following most directly caused the Islamic Revolution in Iran ?

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rejection of the Shah's pro-western policies

Question 43

Globalization has had which of the following impacts ?

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greater wealth distribution worldwide

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of high levels of development ?

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high infant mortality rate

Question 45

The household responsibility sys, "private business", and Special Economic Zones were pushed by

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Deng Xiaoping

Question 46

Why are non-governmental organizations (NGO's) important in developing countries?

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they provide vital social services

Question 47

Which of the following countries is trying to boost its population ?

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Russia

Question 48

Which of the following is true of China's legislature?

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debate is becoming more transparent

Question 49

Which of the following best describes how the Mexican senate is elected ?

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first and second-past-the-post

Question 50

How has the European Union (EU) affected its member countries ?

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loss of sovereignty

Question 51

A theocracy derives its legitimacy from

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religion

Question 52

The two Nigerian presidents most responsible for the institutionalization of corruption were?

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Ibrahim Babangida & Sani Abacha

Question 53

Which country enjoys the most political legitimacy ?

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UK

Question 54

Voter behavior in the United Kingdom is primarily determined by?

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class

Question 55

Countries in the AP Comp curriculum use first-past-the-post in some of their elections?

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UK, Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, & Iran

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AP Comparative Government

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