Which of the following is an accurate comparison of northern and southern Mexico?

The north is more supportive of a market-based economy

Which is the best explanation for why civil society struggled under Ahmadinejad's presidency?

Political suppression and tight security controls

Which of the following reflects the degree of democracy in a system?

Whether elections are held and freely contested

System where agricultural production decisions are made by individual farmers based on profit

Household responsibility system

What did the 20th century revolutions in China, Russia, and Mexico have in common?

They all resulted in a one-party state

All of the following were components of the "White Revolution" except

Increased emphasis on Islamic principles

In contrast to the UK, Mexico's political history is more often characterized by

Instability and legitimacy issues

The main purpose of the IFE (Instituto Federal Electoral) is to

Assure honest and accurate election results

A federal system is best defined as having

A division of power between regional and national government

In Mexico, mestizos are generally

More educated, wealthier, and predominate in the north

All of the following are true about the president of Iran except

Acts as head of the armed forces

Which of the following is not a major political party in Nigeria?

PRN (People's Republic of Nigeria)

Which of the following Mexican presidents ran as PRI candidates?

Ernesto Zedillo and Enrique Peňa Nieto

In 1979, the vast majority of Iranians supported...

Replacing the monarchy with an Islamic Republic

Historically, compared to government bureaucrats in Mexico, government bureaucrats in the UK

Had much more discretionary power

Which pairs of legislative houses are meant to represent regions in their countries?

Mexico's Senate and Russia's Federation Council

Timing of UK elections are generally determined by which of the following?

Elections are set by law, except in specific circumstances

Which of the following best describes the role of civil society groups in Nigeria?

They are small and relatively weak

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1
Which government programs in 20th century China were most inspired by the Soviet Union?
Five Year Plans
Great Leap Forward
Deng Xiaoping Theory
Cultural Revolution
2
Iran is a hybrid of
Theocracy and democracy
Neo-liberalism and free-market capitalism
Monarchy and democracy
Theocracy and feudalism
3
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of northern and southern Mexico?
A larger proportion of southern people live in urban areas
Larger numbers of Amerindians live in the north
There are few socioeconomic differences between the regions
The north is more supportive of a market-based economy
4
Which is the best explanation for why civil society struggled under Ahmadinejad's presidency?
Iranian disinterest in politics
Political suppression and tight security controls
Internet activism
Increased economic well-being
5
People of which of the following faiths do not have reserved seats in the Majlis?
Baha'i
Zoroastrianism
Christianity
Judaism
6
Who sought to reduce the semi-absolute rule of the Shah to make Iran a full democracy?
Reza Khan
Hassan Rouhani
Mohammad Mossadeq
Ayatollah Khomeini
7
This effort to speed up China's development and catch up economically led to massive famine
SEZs
The Great Proletarian Revolution
The Iron Rice Bowl
The Great Leap Forward
8
Which of the following ensures laws are compatible with Islam & serves as an "upper house"?
The Assembly of Experts
The Guardian Council
The Council of Ministers
The Expediency Council
9
The majority ethnic group in China is
Tibetan
Uyghur
Han
Mongol
10
Which of the following two tribal groups are predominantly Muslim?
Fulani
Igbo
Hausa
Yoruba
11
In both Mexico and Russia, the Supreme Court has
Complete independence from the executive branch
Judicial review only in theory
No appellate authority
No basis in the nation's constitution
12
The organization of the Russian Federation into some "autonomous regions" is based mostly on
Religion
Social class
Economic differences
Ethnicity
13
Which of the following reflects the degree of democracy in a system?
Whether elections are held and freely contested
The level of income inequality
The level of political legitimacy afforded the regime
The number of people who vote
14
System where agricultural production decisions are made by individual farmers based on profit
Fang shou
Household responsibility system
Collectivism
Guanxi
15
What did the 20th century revolutions in China, Russia, and Mexico have in common?
They all brought a quick end to violence
They all resulted in a one-party state
They all sought to overthrow weak governments
They were all based on Marxist ideology
16
All of the following were components of the "White Revolution" except
Expansion of educational opportunities
Land reform for peasants
Infrastructure development
Increased emphasis on Islamic principles
17
In contrast to the UK, Mexico's political history is more often characterized by
Multi-national conflicts
Instability and legitimacy issues
Social class differences
Gradualism and tradition
18
The Supreme Council of Virtual Space in Iran restricts
The internet
Permits for political rallies
Access to the black market
Access to television
19
A person of Spanish and American Indian descent is
Spaniard
Amerindian
Mexicano
Mestizo
20
All of the following are responsibilities of the Majlis except
Approval of the Supreme Leader
Debating legislation
Passing legislation
Approval of the budget
21
During recent elections, which region has been most reliably supportive of PRD candidates?
The Yucatan peninsula
Southern Mexico
Mexico City
Northern Mexico
22
Unlike most advanced democracies, the United Kingdom does not have a
Head of state
Plurality electoral system
Written constitution
Parliamentary system
23
The main purpose of the IFE (Instituto Federal Electoral) is to
Assure honest and accurate election results
Encourage media coverage of elections
Discourage election monitoring by opposition parties
Register citizens to vote
24
A federal system is best defined as having
A division of power between regional and national government
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
A centralized source of government authority
25
In contrast to most "western" nations, Russia has a stronger tradition of
Civil society
Individualism
Authoritarian leadership
Separation of church and state
26
The Constitution of 1979 was created by a directly-elected 73-man group of clerics called the
Majlis
Guardian Council
Revolutionary Guard
Assembly of Religious Experts
27
Which of the following countries are considered rentier states?
China and Russia
Iran and Nigeria
Nigeria and Russia
China and Iran
28
How long has the current regime in Nigeria been functioning?
Since 1999
Since 1960
Since 2010
Since 1970
29
In Mexico, mestizos are generally
More educated, wealthier, and predominate in the north
More educated, wealthier, and predominate in the south
More educated, less wealthy, and predominate in the north
More educated, wealthier, and predominate in central regions
30
Who had become China's most powerful leader by 1978?
Mao Zedong
Deng Xiaoping
Sun Yat-sen
Jiang Zemin
31
Like Iran, an important source of legitimacy in Nigeria's northern region has been
The constitution
Family traditions
Shari'a
Revolutionary ideals
32
All of the following are true about the president of Iran except
May not serve more than 2 consecutive terms
Must be elected by majority vote
Is the head of government
Acts as head of the armed forces
33
Unlike the Russian and Chinese revolutions, Iran's 1979 Revolution was based on
Authoritarian motives
Military strength
Ideology
Religion
34
In the 1980s, both Mexico and China experienced significant
Liberalization of the political system
Regime changes
Privatization of the economy
Political revolutions
35
Which of the following is not a major political party in Nigeria?
PDP (People's Democratic Party)
ANPP (All Nigeria People's Party)
PRN (People's Republic of Nigeria)
ACN (Action Congress of Nigeria)
36
Which of the following Mexican presidents ran as PRI candidates?
Ernesto Zedillo and Enrique Peňa Nieto
Vicente Fox and Ernesto Zedillo
Vicente Fox and Enrique Peňa Nieto
Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Lazaro Cárdenas
37
Both Mexico and the United Kingdom belong to
The European Union
NAFTA
The World Trade Organization
NATO
38
In 1979, the vast majority of Iranians supported...
Replacing the monarchy with an Islamic Republic
A secular constitution
Replacing the Ayatollah with the Shah
Joining the United Nations
39
Which of the following sets have federal systems of government?
Great Britain, Russia, and Mexico
Nigeria, Russia, and Mexico
Iran, Great Britain, and Nigeria
Mexico, Russia, and China
40
Historically, compared to government bureaucrats in Mexico, government bureaucrats in the UK
Are less likely to stay in their jobs under a new Cabinet
Must bow to the will of Cabinet members
Are generally more corrupt
Had much more discretionary power
41
Which pairs of legislative houses are meant to represent regions in their countries?
Britain's House of Commons and the Mexican Senate
Britain's House of Lords and the Russian Duma
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies and China's Congress
Mexico's Senate and Russia's Federation Council
42
Timing of UK elections are generally determined by which of the following?
Citizens decide in a referendum
Elections are set by law, except in specific circumstances
The PM can call elections any time in a 5-year period
A non-partisan electoral commission sets the dates
43
The maquiladora district produces goods primarily for
People in Mexico City and surrounding areas
Consumers in the United States
The people of southern Mexico
Upper class Mexicans who live in the North
44
In Iran, formal political parties are less important than reformist and conservative coalitions
True
False
45
Which of the following social groups is most likely to protest in China?
Members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA)
Middle-class entrepreneurs
Farmers in rural areas
Urban intellectuals
46
When did Nigeria achieve its independence?
1860
1960
1970
1999
47
Which of the following best describes the role of civil society groups in Nigeria?
Independent groups are not allowed
Civil society groups are controlled by a corporatist system
They are small and relatively weak
There are many, and they have a great deal of influence
48
The president is both Head of State and Head of Government in which of the following?
Nigeria and Mexico
Mexico and Russia
China and Nigeria
Iran and Mexico
49
Which of the following was encouraged under Deng Xiaoping?
Collectivism
Command economics
The Great Leap Forward
Private enterprise
50
Who pushed to nationalize the oil industry in Iran?
Ayatollah Khomeini
Hassan Rouhani
The Shah
Mohammad Mossadeq
51
In traditional China before the 20th century, an important source of political legitimacy was
Democratic centralism
Collectivism
The mass line
Confucian philosophy
52
What is "collectivization"?
The creation of Special Economic Zones
Privatization of most sectors of the economy
The shift from communism to capitalism
Elimination of most private property
53
In Mexico, the election of 2000 was notable mainly because it reflected the fact that
A multi-party system was replacing a one-party system
It produced more violence than previous elections had
The economy was becoming less stable
The military had lost control of the political system
54
What is a major problem with the bureaucracy in Nigeria?
The civil service is understaffed
There is no functioning bureaucracy in Nigeria
Corruption is pervasive
The civil service is controlled by the military
55
In comparison to the party system in Russia, the party system in Mexico is
Less supportive of women candidates
More fluid, more likely based on individuals than ideology
Weaker and more fluid
More competitive
56
Which is an accurate comparison of the Chinese Communist Party and the PRI in Mexico?
Both have been part of a multi-party system
Neither dominate their nations' legislatures today
Both have formed one-party systems in their countries
Neither controls the executive branch
57
Which of the following appoints the Supreme Leader?
The Guardian Council
The Assembly of Experts
The Council of Ministers
The Expediency Council
58
Today, the primary ethnic cleavage in Mexico is between
Spanish and natives
Europeans and mestizos
Europeans and Amerindians
Mestizos and Amerindians
59
Approximately what was the growth rate of China's GDP from 1990-2009?
-2%
3%
25%
8%
60
The "iron rice bowl"
Was established by Sun Yat Sen
Gave cradle-to-grave benefits to workers
Was designed to benefit the leaders of the Communist Party
Privatized major sectors of the Chinese economy
61
PRI-controlled governments after 1929 all generally practiced
Neoliberalism
Totalitarianism
Interest group pluralism
State corporatism
62
Which of the following is true of a coalition government?
Tends to result from first-past-the post voting system
It systematically excludes minority voices from government
Is an ideal of a majoritarian democracy
Tends to result from fragmented legislature, can be unstable
63
One function of the Expediency Council in Iran is to
Serve as advisers to the Supreme Leader
Serve as the president's Cabinet
Serve as a sort of "upper house" of the legislature
Serve as the highest court for religious issues
64
Which of the following accurately compares Russian and Mexican elections/voting for president?
Mexico: must win with majority; Russia: win with plurality
Mexico: may win with plurality; Russia: must have majority
Both: president must win by a majority vote
Both: presidents have six year terms, but no reelection
65
Which of the following countries have economies that are heavily dependent on oil?
Russian, Britain, Mexico
China, Russia, Nigeria
Nigeria, Iran, Mexico
China, Nigeria, Iran
66
Which of the following is a significant cleavage in Mexico?
North vs. South
Urban vs. Rural/Social Class
All of the above
Mestizo vs. Amerindian
67
The primary purpose of the 1929 agreement to impose the sexeňo was to
Provide support for the new constitution
Keep the leader of the PRI from becoming a dictator
Encourage development of a multi-party system
Bring stability through "passing power through the leaders"
68
Which of the following had a major role in regime change in Nigeria from 1960-1999?
HIV epidemic
Military coups
Famine
Terrorist actions
69
A major goal of both the EU and NAFTA is the establishment of
A common currency
A free trade system
A regional parliament
Common agricultural regulations
70
The two religions that have intensified ethnic conflict in Nigeria are
Christianity and Baha'i
Hinduism and Christianity
Islam and Judaism
Islam and Christianity
71
The Federation Council of Russia has which of the following powers?
Ratify treaties and issue a suspensive veto
Approve the president's choice of prime minister
Approve presidential decrees and appoint judges
Call new elections for the Duma
72
Which of the following is untrue about women in Iran?
The are required to wear a hijab in public
The form the majority of college students
The represent nearly half of professional positions
The form a majority in the Majlis
73
How are candidates chosen for elections in Nigeria?
They are approved by the president
They are nominated by political parties
They are nominated by the military
They are nominated by the people
74
Which of the following pairs of parties are generally regarded as parties of the left?
CCP and PAN in Mexico
PRI in Mexico and United Russia
PRD in Mexico and Labour Party in the UK
Green Party in the UK and PRI in Mexico
75
Between 1966 and 1993, Nigeria experienced a
Successful parliamentary-style government
Decline in the influence of patron-client networks
Series of military coups
Resurgence in its dependency on Britain
76
Which of the following is the biggest source of Iranian distrust of the U.S.?
Its financial support of the Khomeini regime
The 1953 coup supported by the CIA
The Iran-Iraq war
The 1979 revolution supported by the CIA
77
Which of the following makes Iran a "rentier state"?
Its status as a Shi'a nation
Its underdeveloped infrastructure
Its authoritarian leadership
Its export of oil to foreign nations leasing its oil lands
78
Iran became a rentier state under the Pahlavis when most of its income came from
Renting its industrial factories to foreign nations
Exporting oil and leasing oil fields to foreign countries
Selling oil to its citizens
International loans
79
Unlike the president of Mexico, the president of Russia has the power to
Appoint cabinet members
Dissolve the upper house of the legislature
Rule by decree
Appoint court judges
80
Mexico's high gini coefficient indicates the existence of a high degree of
Economic inequality
Literacy
Economic dependency
Political freedom
81
Which group is assigned to investigate Iran for compliance with JCPOA?
The International Atomic Energy Agency
The UN Security Council
The United States
The European Union
82
Which of the following is evidence that Nigeria is organized as a federal system?
The regime has a constitution
The existence of shari'a courts in the north
The heavy dependence on oil revenues
Its presidential system
83
Hukuo restrictions in China have mostly heavily impacted
The government's ability to tax citizens
Population growth
Trade with other countries
Rural to urban migration
84
A "hybrid regime" is one that
Has a mid-range comparative per capita PPP
Has characteristics of both authoritarianism and democracy
Mixes capitalism and socialism
Is in danger of political or economic collapse
85
Which best describes women's political participation in the developing world?
Traditional cultural values often limit participation
Political participation is generally prohibited
Rural women participate more than urban women do
Women are not interested in politics in the developing world
86
The network of camarillas that characterized the Mexican system in the 20th century was
Parastatal
Patron-clientalism
Pluralism
Privatization
87
A corporation owned or partially owned and controlled by the government is a
Basij
Bonyad
Parastatal
Guanxi
88
The Pendulum Effect best describes Mexican government between
1970s through the 1990s
1910 and 1934
1934 through the 1970s
1870 and 1910
89
A unitary system is best defined as having
A division of power between regional and national government
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
A centralized geographic center of authority
90
Trade barriers or restrictions on financial transactions imposed on a country are called
Sanctions
Parastatals
Tariffs
Structural adjustment policies
91
A bonyad is not
A fenced in area of Boston to keep farm animals
Subsidized by the government
The Iranian morality police
A charitable organization exempt from taxes
92
One significant impact of the Shah's "White Revolution" was that it
Created a theocracy
Secularized the society
Abolished private property
Weakened the army
93
The current Supreme Leader of Iran is
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Hassan Rouhani
Ruhollah Khomeini
Ali Khameini
94
Which of the following is someone in the southern part of Mexico most likely to support?
The PRI
The PAN
The PRD
The PRC
95
Which of the following best describes energy policy in an AP Comp country?
China produces enough oil to be self-sufficient
Mexico exports most of its oil to the United States
Iran no longer relies heavily on oil to fund its economy
Nigerian oil revenues are distributed equally to citizens
96
Which of the following pairs of countries are unitary states?
Iran and China
Britain and Russia
Mexico and Iran
Russia and China
97
The Mexican economy has struggled party because of its dependency on production/export of
Products for tourism
Wheat
Oil
Silver
98
Which of the following best describes newspapers in Nigeria?
There are no newspapers
Newspapers are widely available and depended on heavily
Newspapers are controlled by the state
They are available, but literacy & language limit importance
99
Which of the following is the best example of a parastatal in Mexico?
NAFTA
Camarillas
America Movil
PEMEX
100
What is China's economy considered to be?
Socialist market
Libertarian
Pure market
Command

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