The concept of nation is best defined as a

population with common historical, ethnic, linguistic, &/or religious bonds

A political regime is considered to be legitimate when

citizens accept the government’s right to rule

In a comparison of authoritarian and democratic regimes, it is accurate to say authoritarian regimes

probably lack well-established rule of law

Which of the following is an indicator of increased democratization in Nigeria?

Greater transparency of election results

Which of the following is a difference between a regime and a government?

Regimes typically endure from government to government.

The term “failed state” best refers to which of the following?

A state in which law and order persistently breaks down

Which of the following describes sources of political legitimacy in China and Iran?

Ideology and economic performance in China, & religious authority in Iran

Which of the following statements accurately describes the military in both China and Iran?

Military has been used to suppress public demonstrations

Which of the following are most closely associated with authoritarian regimes?

Restrictions placed on civil rights and personal freedoms

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1
The concept of nation is best defined as a
population with common historical, ethnic, linguistic, &/or religious bonds
community with an organized system of governance
country that is a member of the United Nations
country with heterogeneous racial communities
2
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 government
citizens accept the government’s right to rule
3
When a government shares information about policy making with citizens to ensure accountability, this is referred to as
regime stability
transparency
democratization
political socialization
4
In a comparison of authoritarian and democratic regimes, it is accurate to say authoritarian regimes
probably lack well-established rule of law
tend to be more inefficient decision makers
concentrate more power in legislative assemblies
are more likely to be characterized by strong civil societies
5
Which of the following countries maintained a dominant-party system until 2000 ?
Iran
China
Russia
Mexico
6
Which of the following is an indicator of increased democratization in Nigeria?
Greater difficulty for candidates to get their names on the ballot
More limits on suffrage rights
Greater transparency of election results
Increased restrictions on civil liberties
7
All of the following are criteria for determining whether a country is a liberal democracy EXCEPT
multiple sources of information
freedom of expression
efficient decision making
competitive elections
8
Which of the following is a difference between a regime and a government?
Regimes are typically replaced by democratic elections.
Regimes typically endure from government to government.
Authoritarian regimes typically have democratic governments.
Governments typically endure from regime to regime.
9
Whichofthe following factorsis correlated MOSTclosely w/an individual’s willingnessto participatein politicsin democracy
Education
Gender
Age
Personal economic situation
10
In which of the following pairs of countries does the press enjoy the greatest freedom?
Iran and Nigeria
Russia and Iran
Great Britain and Nigeria
China and Great Britain
11
Which of the following data sources best measures economic inequality?
Human Development Index (HDI)
Gini index
Freedom House civil liberties score
Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita
12
Which of the following data sources would be the MOST appropriate to measure a country’s protection of civil liberties?
The Human Development Index (HDI)
The Gini index
Gross domestic product (GDP)
Freedom House
13
The term “failed state” best refers to which of the following?
A former Communist state
An authoritarian state
A state that has been denied United Nations membership
A state in which law and order persistently breaks down
14
Militaries or military groups play a substantial role in government decision making in which of the following countries?
Great Britain and Russia
Russia and Mexico
Iran and China
Mexico and Great Britain
15
Which of the following describes sources of political legitimacy in China and Iran?
Charismatic leadership in China, & military prestige in Iran
Ideology and economic performance in China, & religious authority in Iran
Tribal kinship ties in China, & pastoralist agricultural traditions in Iran
Participatory institutions in China, and technocratic governance in Iran
16
Which of the following statements accurately describes the military in both China and Iran?
Military is apolitical and does not engage in political activities
Military was responsible for the establishment of the current regime.
Military has been used to suppress public demonstrations
Military is under the direct control of the president as commander-in-chief
17
In which of the following sets do all states have federal governments?
Mexico, Russia, and Iran
Nigeria, Russia, and Great Britain
China, Iran, and Great Britain
Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia
18
Which of the following are most closely associated with authoritarian regimes?
Constitutional separations of power
Diverse groups of political elites exercising power
Regular and open elections for public offices
Restrictions placed on civil rights and personal freedoms
19
Gross national product (GNP) and gross domestic product (GDP) are measures used to compare countries on
the general health of their citizens
the degree of professionalism of their militaries
their level of economic inequality
the size of their economies
20
Which of the following is most likely to cause a regime change?
Revolution
Austerity measures
An election
Ethnic diversity

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