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