Which of the following is a consequence of the establishment of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in 2009?

The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty remains intact, the SC is limited

Which of the following is a potential implication of the "flood the system" strategy discussed in the passage?

It has the potential to elect more reformers to political office

Which of the following explains a potentially negative consequence of executive term limits?

Term limits can force effective executives out of office

Which of the following statements best characterizes the varying geographic distribution of electoral support by PRI/PAN

The PAN receives slightly more support in northern Mexico than the PRD does

Which of the following is the best explanation of how natural resources have affected political development in Nigeria?

Oil extraction has motivated political elites to seek government control

The Green Movement in Iran in 2009 was a result of which of the following?

Corruption in presidential election

Which of the following occurred in Russia and most likely caused the change in the data from 2012 to 2014

Russian nationalism increased due to relations with neighboring countries

Which of the following best explains a demographic consequence of economic policies in Mexico?

Economic liberalization policies made job creation North, migration North

Which of the following describes an accurate difference between executive term limits in Iran and in Mexico?

The Iranian President limited to 2, Mexican President is limited to 1

Which of the following best describes internal migration in Mexico since 2010?

People from the south often move to the north to work in maquiladora zones

Which of the following sets of contrasts is true for all parliamentary and presidential systems?

In parliamentary systems, legislative branches are fused, prez. they're not

Which of the following is an effect of fused executive and legislative branches in parliamentary systems

The legislature can remove the executive without an impeachment proceeding

Which of the following is a consequence of one-party rule China?

Minor parties have limited influence on policy making in China

Which of the following is an implication of the data for regime type?

Corruption is a problem in both democratic and authoritarian regimes

Which best explains why regional identities have led to independence movements in the United Kingdom but not in Mexico?

A history of the regions' existence as separate states in United Kingdom

Which of the following is an implication of gender inequality in Mexico?

Although inequality exists, gender quotas have helped with representation

Which of the following best explains the GDP growth patterns in Mexico between 1994 and 2010?

New policies led to economic restructuring, economy to expand and contract

The primary purpose of the Question Hour (PMQs) in the British Parliament is to

Hold government ministers accountable for their actions

Which of the following explains how civil society interacts with politics in both Nigeria and Mexico?

Nigeria and Mexico both benefit from an increasingly active civil society

Which is an accurate description of why Great Britain’s conflict in Northern Ireland has diminished since 1998?

Britain supported a power-sharing agreement w/ Protestant and R. Catholics

Which of the following best explains a characteristic of elections in Mexico and Nigeria?

Mexico and Nigeria both have independent electoral commissions

In relations with the EU, the two British parties that have held the most uniformly stable and favorable attitudes are

Liberal Democrats and Scottish Nationalists

Which of the following is a similarity between the political systems of Mexico and Iran?

Both countries have popularly elected presidents

Based on your knowledge of comparative government and politics and the table above, which of the following is accurate?

Authoritarian states monitor & restrict citizens access to internet

Which of the following describes the relationship between the Mexican Supreme Court Justice and other institutions?

The President has the power to appoint or nominate members to the Court

What are some examples of co-optations? (Select all that apply)

The state approves a limited number of civil society groups, Friend of gov. will be given preferential state-funded contracts

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of sources of legitimacy in Iran and Mexico?

Iran: legitimacy from religion, Mexico: legitimacy from constitution

Which of the following best explains the trend in the data between 2005 and 2016?

Mexicans' support for democracy declined as Mexico's problems continued

Which of the following best explains an implication of the author’s argument as it relates to the Mexican state?

Pluralism Mexico will promote competition among groups not linked to state

Which of the following accurately compares social movements in AP Comparative Government and Politics course countries?

In Nigeria, MEND protested oil, while Iran's Green Movement protest corrupt

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

The military has been used to suppress public demonstrations

In a rentier system, public policy is less responsive to citizens because of which of the following factors?

Government revenues derived from foreign purchases of a particular resource

Which of the following best explains the increase in GDP in 2016?

Most UN sanctions and sanctions by the US and Europe were lifted in 2016

Which of the following legislative functions is similar in Iran and Russia?

In both countries, the legislature reviews and oversees the budget

An important change in China in the post-Mao era has been the…

Encouragement of greater foreign investment in the national economy

Which of the following are the two most powerful policy-making institutions in Iran?

The Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles) and the Guardian Council

Which of the following describes how the Mexican president is elected?

The President is chosen using a plurality formula, candidate w most votes

Which of the following assertions is used by the author to support the claim in the passage?

López Obrador is attempting to control judicial decision making

Which of the following is a correct explanation of the limited power of the Iranian Majles?

Limited bc the Constitution created a theocratic state w religious leaders

Nigeria has significantly increased its importance as a regional power through its leadership in which of the following?

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Which of the following is an accurate explanation of an advantage of executive term limits?

Term limits can prevent executives from consolidate power

Which is the most common selection method for members of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords?

Being nominated by the prime minister and approved by the monarch

Which of the following statements is an accurate comparison of the 2009 election in Iran and the 2006 election in Mexico

In both elections, allegations of fraud were brought by the losing party

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Which of the following is a consequence of the establishment of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in 2009?
The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty remains intact, the SC is limited
After the Supreme Court was established, justices worked on Brexit
The UK is no longer bound by laws of the EU on Human Rights
The UK faintly became a substantive democracy with powerful judicial review
2
Which of the following is a potential implication of the "flood the system" strategy discussed in the passage?
It has decreased the number of candidates interested in running for office
It has the potential to get all legislative candidates disqualified
It seeks to increase conservative candidates interested in public office
It has the potential to elect more reformers to political office
3
Which of the following explains a potentially negative consequence of executive term limits?
Term limits undermine democracy
Term limits can force effective executives out of office
Term limits usually harm consistent application of rule of law
Term limits make the legislative branch too strong
4
Which of the following statements best characterizes the varying geographic distribution of electoral support by PRI/PAN
The PAN receives significantly more support in rural areas than the PRD
The PAN receives slightly more support in northern Mexico than the PRD does
The PRD and the PAN do equally well in the northern central, and southern
The PAN and the PRD do equally well in Mexico City
5
Which of the following is the best explanation of how natural resources have affected political development in Nigeria?
Oil extraction has allowed the government to diversify its economy
Oil extraction has allowed the government to redistribute funds to citizens
Oil extraction has motivated political elites to seek government control
Oil extraction has helped the economy and allowed government transparency
6
In Nigeria, Sharia law is part of the legal system in the
Capital region of Abuja
Northern region
City of Lagos
Southwestern region
7
The Green Movement in Iran in 2009 was a result of which of the following?
Vetting done by the Guardian Council
Corruption in presidential election
Electoral reforms in the Majles
The removal of President Ahmadinejad
8
Which of the following occurred in Russia and most likely caused the change in the data from 2012 to 2014
Russian nationalism increased due to relations with neighboring countries
The economy of Russia suffered big decline because of currency devaluation
A new dominant party came to power in Russia
A prominent corruption trial resulted in the conviction of top gov official
9
Which of the following best explains a demographic consequence of economic policies in Mexico?
Economic liberalization policies were successful south, population growth
Economic liberalization policies made job creation North, migration North
Economic liberalization policies influenced job creation in rural, growth
Economic liberalization policies failed in North, migration South
10
Which of the following describes an accurate difference between executive term limits in Iran and in Mexico?
The Iranian President limited to 2, Mexican President is limited to 1
The Iranian President is limited to 2 terms, Mexican President unlimited
The Iranian President may serve unlimited terms, Mexican limited to 1 term
The Iranian Prez is limited to 1 term, whereas the Mexican Prez has 2
11
Which of the following best describes internal migration in Mexico since 2010?
Ethnic minority groups are given economic incentives to move to the west
There has been a large movement of people from urban to rural areas
Highly skilled workers are moving to the east coast for high-tech jobs
People from the south often move to the north to work in maquiladora zones
12
Which of the following sets of contrasts is true for all parliamentary and presidential systems?
In parliamentary systems, legislative branches are fused, prez. they're not
Parliamentary systems have indirectly elected head of state, prez. directly
Parliamentary systems have many parties in legislature, presidential have 2
Parliamentary systems use proportional rep, while presidential systems dont
13
Which of the following is an effect of fused executive and legislative branches in parliamentary systems
The judiciary has little to no power or impact as a political institution
The citizens have a more difficult time following political processes
The legislature can remove the executive without an impeachment proceeding
The executive and legislative branches often have different policy goals
14
Which of the following is a consequence of one-party rule China?
Minor parties have limited influence on policy making in China
Civil society has increased stronger as the CCP give in to social demands
Minor parties have formed coalitions to challenge CCP
Corporations have fought to change restrictive regulations imposed by CCP
15
Which of the following is an implication of the data for regime type?
Democracies must work harder than authoritarian regimes to stop corruption
Illiberal democracies are more likely than democracies to reduce corruption
Democratic regimes are more effective and controller corruption
Corruption is a problem in both democratic and authoritarian regimes
16
Which best explains why regional identities have led to independence movements in the United Kingdom but not in Mexico?
More recent experience of civil war in the United Kingdom
A history of the regions' existence as separate states in United Kingdom
More extreme differences in economic development between regions in the UK
A federal system that contains an explicit mechanism for succession in UK
17
Which of the following is an implication of gender inequality in Mexico?
Gender inequality is almost nonexistent because of social reforms by PRI
Gender inequality is growing because of the focus on economic reforms
Gender inequality is only a concern in northern Mexico where maquiladoras
Although inequality exists, gender quotas have helped with representation
18
Which of the following best explains the GDP growth patterns in Mexico between 1994 and 2010?
Most new jobs in Mexico were in south, internal migration and Econ. Decline
Multinational corporations introduced in 80s led to steady GDP growth
New policies led to economic restructuring, economy to expand and contract
Democratization led to more government control of economy, GDP shrink
19
The primary purpose of the Question Hour (PMQs) in the British Parliament is to
Recall legislators who have Lise the respect of the people
Giver interest groups the opportunity to appeal directly for public support
Hold government ministers accountable for their actions
Propose new legislation
20
Which of the following explains how civil society interacts with politics in both Nigeria and Mexico?
Nigeria and Mexico both suffer from a corporatist structure that undermines
Nigeria and Mexico both have civil societies rooted in history of democracy
Nigeria and Mexico both benefit from an increasingly active civil society
Nigeria and Mexico both totally repress civil society, undermines democracy
21
Which is an accurate description of why Great Britain’s conflict in Northern Ireland has diminished since 1998?
Britain supported a power-sharing agreement w/ Protestant and R. Catholics
Britain forced the government of Northern Ireland to permanently dissolve
Northern Ireland formally merged with the government of the RoI
Britain allowed Northern Ireland to become an independent state in 1998
22
Which of the following best explains a characteristic of elections in Mexico and Nigeria?
Mexico and Nigeria have thresholds for parties to win seats in legislature
Mexico and Nigeria both have independent electoral commissions
Mexico and Nigeria both have SMD systems, increases the number of parties
Mexico and Nigeria both have minimum percentage vote rules in each state
23
In relations with the EU, the two British parties that have held the most uniformly stable and favorable attitudes are
Liberal Democrats and Conservatives
Labour and Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats and Scottish Nationalists
Labour and Conservatives
24
Which of the following is a similarity between the political systems of Mexico and Iran?
Both countries exclusively use single-member district elections
Both countries have a dominant-party system
Both countries have legal systems based on Sharia law
Both countries have popularly elected presidents
25
Based on your knowledge of comparative government and politics and the table above, which of the following is accurate?
China and Iran state-sponsored media to indoctrinate citizens via internet
States that experienced terrorism more likely to violate user rights
Countries that violate user rights r less likely 2 impose limits on content
Authoritarian states monitor & restrict citizens access to internet
26
Which of the following describes the relationship between the Mexican Supreme Court Justice and other institutions?
Mexico's Court has its powers restricted by the legislative branch
The President has the constitutional power to overrule Court decisions
The President has the power to appoint or nominate members to the Court
Mexico's constitution does not provide for an independent judiciary
27
The "first-past-the-post" electoral system in Great Britain is based on
Single-member districts
A single National constituency
Indirect elections
Multimember districts
28
What are some examples of co-optations? (Select all that apply)
The detainment of dissidents such as Roohalla Zam in Iran
The state approves a limited number of civil society groups
Friend of gov. will be given preferential state-funded contracts
The use of surveillance software to monitor electronic activity
29
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of sources of legitimacy in Iran and Mexico?
Iran: legitimacy from Ass. of Experts, Mexico: legitimacy from Rule of Law
Iran: legitimacy from Supreme Leader, Mexico: legitimacy from president
Iran: legitimacy from religion, Mexico: legitimacy from constitution
Iran: legitimacy from rule of law, Mexico: legitimacy from Supreme Court
30
Which of the following best explains the trend in the data between 2005 and 2016?
Mexicans' support for democracy gradually rose as new parties entered
Mexicans' support for democracy gradually declines as PRI's dominance stays
Mexicans' support for democracy declined as Mexico's problems continued
Mexicans' support for democracy rose as the government controles cartels
31
Which of the following best explains an implication of the author’s argument as it relates to the Mexican state?
Pluralism Mexico will promote competition among groups not linked to state
Pluralism in Mexico will bring about more coalition governments
Pluralism in Mexico will be beneficial to wealthier citizens and businesses
Pluralism in Mexico will create political pressure for democratization
32
The institution in Iran that makes laws related to civil liberties is the
Assembly of Experts
Qom Seminary
Guardian Council
Majles
33
Which of the following supranational organizations is Russia currently a member nation?
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Eurasian Economic Union
European Union
34
Based on the table, which political party in the United Kingdom would gain the most seats from a change to prop. repres?
Conservative
Labour
Scottish National
Liberal Democrat
35
Which of the following accurately compares social movements in AP Comparative Government and Politics course countries?
Both Mexico's Zapatistas and Nigeria's Nollywood responded to inequality
In Nigeria, MEND protested oil, while Iran's Green Movement protest corrupt
Iran's Green Movement favored separatism, Nigeria's Boko Haram for Shari'a
Mexico's Zapatistas advocated for fair elections, Nigeria's MOSOP for Islam
36
Which of the following statements accurately describes the military in both China and Iran?
The military is apolitical does not engage in political activities
The military is under the direct control of the President as comm.-in-chief
The military was responsible for the establishment of the current regime
The military has been used to suppress public demonstrations
37
In a rentier system, public policy is less responsive to citizens because of which of the following factors?
Government revenues derived from foreign purchases of a particular resource
Most citizens rent rather than own property
Government are necessarily corrupt in such systems
There is no consensus for policy because polity is fractured by cleavages
38
Which of the following best explains the increase in GDP in 2016?
Most UN sanctions and sanctions by the US and Europe were lifted in 2016
Tariffs added by the Iranian government in 2015 have improved economy
The Iranian government privatized the oil and natural gas industries 2015
Foreign direct investment in northern Iran in 2014 boosted the economy
39
A theocracy is best described as a political system based on
Maternal authority
Clerical (religious) authority
Military authority
Major party dominance
40
Which of the following legislative functions is similar in Iran and Russia?
In both countries, the legislature reviews and oversees the budget
In both countries, the legislature has 5 seats set for religious minorities
In both countries, the lower house approves bills from the upper house
In both countries, there is a dominant party that controls the lower house
41
An important change in China in the post-Mao era has been the…
Elimination of private enterprise
Encouragement of greater foreign investment in the national economy
Legalization of meaningful competition among political party
Banning of military participation in official policy-making
42
Which of the following are the two most powerful policy-making institutions in Iran?
The Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles) and the Guardian Council
The President and the Assembly of Religious Experts
The President and the Guardian Council
The Expediency Council and the Assembly of Religious Experts
43
Which of the following describes how the Mexican president is elected?
The President is chosen using a plurality formula, candidate w most votes
A candidate must receive at least 25% of vote in 2/3 of Mexico's 32 states
The President is chosen usual a majority formula, a candidate needs 50%
If no candidate receives a majority, leads to runoff elections
44
Which of the following assertions is used by the author to support the claim in the passage?
López Obrador is moving 2 establish more constitutional checks on judiciary
López Obrador is attempting to eliminate the judicial system
López Obrador is attempting to control judicial decision making
López Obrador intends to protect the power of Senate to Supreme Court
45
Which of the following is a correct explanation of the limited power of the Iranian Majles?
Limited bc only the SL can ensure that legislation is compatible w Islam
Limited bc the Constitution created a theocratic state w religious leaders
Limited bc the Constitution gives the Expediency Council power to app. Can.
Limited bs Iran is a federal system and state legislatures have a voice
46
Nigeria has significantly increased its importance as a regional power through its leadership in which of the following?
International Monetary Fun (IMF)
Organization of Islamic States
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
United Nations Security Council
47
Which of the following is an accurate explanation of an advantage of executive term limits?
Term limits allow legislators to develop coherent policies over time
Term limits can weaken accountability
Term limits can prevent executives from consolidate power
Term limits allow executives greater control over legislative process
48
Which of the following is found in illiberal democracies?
Strong civil society
Local government transparency
Guaranteed civil liberties
Elections
49
In which of the following sets do all three countries countries have governments that would be classifies as federalist?
China, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom
Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom
Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia
The United Kingdom, Iran, and Nigeria
50
Which is the most common selection method for members of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords?
Being nominated and appointed through political party lists
Bring elected by members of the House of Commons
Winning a seat through a national election
Being nominated by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
51
Which of the following statements is an accurate comparison of the 2009 election in Iran and the 2006 election in Mexico
In both elections, a runoff election was held to determine the winner
In both elections, votes turnout fell below 50%
In both elections, allegations of fraud were brought by the losing party
In both elections, the winning candidate's political party varied from last
52
Which of the following best describes the trend in the data in the table?
Decline in # of parties in Russian parliament 1993-2016 & shift 2 dom party
Gradual increase in # of dem parties in Russia that opposed communism
Shift from regionally diverse parliament to ideologically polar legistlatur
change from a single-party dictatorship to a multiparty democracy 1993-2016
53
In the twentieth century, the greatest social cleavage manifested in British politics was
Religion
Native versus immigrant
Urban versus rural
Class
54
Which of the following best describes how members of Iran's Guardian Council are selected?
The Supreme Leader directly appoints all 12 members w approval from Experts
The Supreme Leader selects 6 and the judiciary selects 6 w/ Majles approval
The Expediency Council appoints all 12 members of the Guardian Council
All 12 Guardian Council members are directly elected every 4 years
55
Which of the following is an important cleavage common to both Mexico and China?
Special economic zones
Population growth policies
Access to education
Urban and rural populations
56
Which accurately describes how Mexico and Russia have responded to market forces regarding ownership of oil industry?
Mexico and Russia have privatized their oil and natural gas industry
Mexico and Russia have nationalized their oil and natural gas industry
Mexico has privatized some of its oil and gas, Russia has renationalized
Mexico renationalized it’s oil and natural gas industry, Russia privatized
57
Which of the following most accurately compares the national legislatures of Iran and the United Kingdom?
In both countries, no restrictions as to who can run for legislature
In both countries, laws passed by the legislatures cannot be overturned
In both countries, the legislatures approve legislation and oversee budget
In both countries, each legislature has an upper and lower house
58
Which of the following best describes the main point of the passage?
Development loans to Africans represent decreasing share of Chinese revenue
Economic relations w Africa have involved with CCP, not private sector
China aggressively pursued a single economic approach with Africa
Scale of borrowing by Africans increases likelihood of future debt problems
59
Which of the following is an empirically based statement about politics in Nigeria?
Sharia law ought to be imposed nationwide
The Nigerian government ought to spend oil revenue to address disparities
There are many major ethnic groups in Nigeria
The head of government believes in democratic values, as he should
60
Which electoral system is most likely to create a legislature that is dominated by two parties?
Single member districts
Mixed system
Proportional representation
Multi member districts
61
Which of the following is supported by the main idea of the passage?
Students were the largest group of protesters in Iran, resolved in 2011
The Arab uprisings in 2011 were the catalyst for the protests in Iran
The state could meet the demonstrator demands, end uprising, but prob not
Demonstrators in Iran are unpredictable and unclear in their demands
62
Which of the following best describes Iran?
A constitutional monarchy
A rentier state
A command economy
A socialist democracy
63
Which of the following is true of the political systems in Mexico and Iran?
While Mexico's federal system allows autonomy, Iran's unitary gives central
Both Mexico and Iran use a unitary system to reduce religious tensions
Both Iran and Mexico use a federal system to provide more local control
Mexico is a unitary state to unify 31 regions, Iran federal state
64
Which of the following explains the effect the Guardian Council's powers have on presidential candidates in Iran?
The GC only allows the two major political parties to run candidates
The GC restricts the # of reform-minded candidates limiting the number
The GC appoints the President making it important that candidates are loyal
The GC excludes nonclerics limiting the number of candidates that can run
65
The power of the Russian prime minister is more limited than power of the prime minister in the United King because
The United Kingdom has an unwritten constitution, while Russia's is written
The Russian prime minister is limited by a much more powerful head of state
Only in the UK does the prime minister acts as the head of government
The parliament in the UK has the power to pass laws, Russia's does not
66
In Iran, the head of the judiciary is
Appointed by the Guardian Council
Chosen by a 2/3 majority of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles)
Appointed by the Supreme Leader
Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Guardian Council
67
Khameni's remarks are evidence of his belief that
Authoritarian regimes usually evolve into democratic regimes
Authoritarian regimes can use elections as a source of authority
The concept of republicanism is found exclusively in democratic regimes
Revolutions typically lead to the establishment of democratic regimes
68
Which of the following is a core principle of the present-day Islamist regime in Iran?
Closer connection of Island with its pre-Islamic Persian Identity
Non membership in OPEC because of non-Muslim OPEC members
Promotion of social struggle through class struggle
Accommodation of Islam to a constitutional framework
69
Which of the following statements pertaining to the British constitutions is true?
It is the older written constitution in the world
It is comprised of a single written document
It consists of laws, customs, and conventions
It is based primarily on religious law
70
Which of the following is an implication of the chart?
Nigerian citizens are critical of Nigerian politicians and have low trust
The courts are ineffective in addressing needs of Islamic citizens north
Civil society does not exist in Nigeria to challenge corrupt politicians
The Nigerian electoral commission will continue to fail to reduce fraud
71
Which of the following best explains how Tony Blair’s perspective relates to political beliefs?
A strict unitary system in the United Kingdom would improve voter turnout
The United Kingdom should dissolve into 4 countries to increase efficacy
Conservatives should be the majority party in the Scottish Parliament
Decentralizing governmental power should help the longevity of the UK gov.
72
One similarity between the Prime Minister of a Russia and the Prime Minister of Great Britain is that both
Must be directly elected by a majority of the country's citizens
Have the ability to dissolve their legislatures
Must be the head of majority party in the lower house of the legislature
May be removed as a result of a vote of no confidence in the lower house
73
Which institution has responsibility for organizing federal elections in Mexico?
The Organization of American States (OAS)
The Institute of National Elections (INE)
The Confederation of Mexican Voters (CTM)
The Mexican Ministry of the Interior
74
Which of the following accurately explains an effect of economic liberalization policies in China? (All that apply)
Chinese lead reformed policies concerning civil society, less CCP oversight
Increase in the nationalization of industries and less state corruption
CCP broadened party lines -> workers, peasants, priv entrepreneurs, red cap
Job growth on east coast -> migration of ppl from rural West to urban East
75
Unitary systems differ from federal systems in that unitary systems
Give more power to subnational governments than to national governments
Have a unicameral legislature
Are found only in liberal democracies
Guarantee no constitutional authority to subnational government
76
Which of the following pairs of countries has a bicameral legislature?
Mexico and China
Russia and Britain
China and Russia
Britain and Iran
77
Which of the following is the most substantial cause of the weak judiciary in Russia?
Russian judiciary does not have the power of judicial review
Most Russian judges oppose Putin and consistently rule against government
Russian judiciary lacks a sufficient # of lawyers an judges, out of favor
The executive branch, appoints judges, uses courts to target opposition
78
Which best explains why the policy-making process in the United Kingdom is usually more efficient than in Mexico?
The separation of head of state and head of gov in UK, unlike in Mexico
The fusion of executive and legislative powers in UK makes less obstacles
The presence of more Cleavages in Mexico makes it difficult for consensus
The presence of 2 main parties in the UK, not 3 like Mexico, less obstacles
79
Which of the following statements accurately describes control of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in China?
Although CCP calls for Mary surveillance, generals have control over troops
Following Tiananmen Square, constitutional commission formed
Clear chain of command exists, President directly to Ministry of Defense
Despite chain of command, CCP retains influence over armed forces
80
Which of the following has the Nigerian state done to alleviate cleavage-based problems?
Used ethnic quotas in government hiring
Adopted a unitary system
Outlawed Sharia law
Introduced proportional representation
81
Which of the following policies was a government priority for Russian reformers in the early 1990s?
Attracting immigration of skilled workers
Eliminating excessive regulation of new banks and joint-stock ventures
Creating autonomous regional governments so that federalism could establish
The rapid transition toward a market economy
82
Which of the following is true of federalism in Mexico?
The President has the constitutional authority to dissolve legislature
There has been a strong trend toward increased centralization of policy
Since the (PRI) no longer dominates like one-party, governors more willing
Members of the Mexican Senate are appointed by the state legislatures
83
Which is an accurate comparison of population growth in two AP Comparative Government and Politics countries?
Nigeria limits 2 children per family, Mexico provides subsidies to move
The cost of UK's health program for older population, China gender ratios
Russia offers incentives for less children, Mexico one-child policy
Iran has mixed policies toward population controls UK prohibits immigration
84
Which of the following organizations was most recently created in an attempt to oversee profits from exported oil?
Federal Character Principle
National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy
Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority
Poverty Development Party
85
Which of the following policies would a government be likely to undertake to address gender equity in a political system
Implementing gender equity wage policies and reducing taxes
Increasing access to family planning and limiting access to education
Implementing gender quotas in legislative elections and access to education
Limiting access to family planning and education
86
Which of the following is most likely to cause a regime change?
Revolution
An election
Ethnic diversity
Austerity measures
87
The idea of a democracy may be subjective and will vary. What is the central idea of a liberal democracy?
The gov must serve the people by putting emphasis on equity amongst the pop
A free and fair electoral practice that is afforded to every citizen is key
Directly or indirectly elected reps must adhere to formal institutions
Political pow is wielded by public thru participation competition & liberty
88
Nigeria's democratization process is best describes as a
Rejection of patrimonial rule
Process interrupted by frequent military intervention
Smooth transition from colonial rule to self-rule
Process constantly imposed by the country's former colonial rulers
89
Which of the following statements best characterizes Nigerian society?
Religious homogeneity, ethnic diversity, linguistic diversity
Religious homogeneity, ethnic homogeneity, linguistic homogeneity
Religious diversity, ethnic homogeneity, linguistic homogeneity
Religious diversity, ethnic diversity, linguistic diversity
90
With regard to human rights in Iran, the Iranian government has acted in which of the following ways?
The government protects the religious rights of Baha'is.
The government banned executions during Ahmadinejad’s presidency.
The government targets and imprisons political opponents.
The government mandates that women only have one child.
91
Which of the following best describes how the President is removed in Nigeria?
The Constitution does not allow the President to be impeached or removed
The President can only be removed by the judiciary, based on British law
The President is removed through a vote of no confidence in the parliament
The President is removed through impeachment proceedings in the legislature
92
Which of the following is an outcome of the oil curse discussed in the passage?
The state reduces all tariffs and trade barriers.
Governmental corruption decreases.
Democratization occurs rapidly.
There is a lack of economic diversification.
93
Which of the following describes sources of political legitimacy in China and Iran?
Bureaucratic efficiency in China, and political and civic freedoms in Iran
Tribal Kinship ties in China, pastoralist agricultural traditions in Iran
Ideology and economic performance in China, an religious authority in Iran
Participatory institutions in China, and technocratic governance in Iran
94
Which of the following explains why, the British PM is more likely than prez. of Mexico to be replaced between elections
The Mexican President can only be removed by a vote of no confidence
The British OM can be removed by MPs, Mexican prez. only thru impeachment
The British gov is more prone to corruption, so British PM are removed more
British civil society protests more than Mexican civil society
95
Which of the following best explains why both Nigeria and the United Kingdom have to major political parties?
Nigeria's corrupt authority suppresses small parties, UK uses prop. rep.
Both countries focus on economic issues, leads to business vs labor parties
Nigeria's main cleavage is ethnic, UK's main cleavage is regional
Both countries' electoral systems use SMD with first-past-the-post rules
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Which best explains why Islam plays a larger role in the political culture of Iran than that of Nigeria, despite…
Candidates for Nigeria's legislature must be vetted by council of clerics
Unlike Nigeria's society, Iran's society is male-dominated and compatible
Muslims in Nigeria make up the majority in only some states, unlike Iran
Iran is theocracy while Nigeria is democracy, denies religious candidates
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In a renter system, public policy is less responsive to citizens because of which of the following factors?
Government are necessarily corrupt in such systems
Such systems have temp. governments, which dont have time to develop policy
Government revenues derived from foreign purchases of a particular resource
Most citizens rent rather than own property
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Which title represents person that embodies and articulates the goals of a regime? Often times position is symbolic
Head of state
Single-member delegate
Head of government
Multi member delegate
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Rank the following terms in order of most institutionalized to least institutionalized
State, Regime, Government
State, Government, Regime
Regime, Government, State
Government, State, Regime
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In comparing the legislatures of the United Kingdom and Mexico, which of the following statements is true?
In both countries, the lower house is popularly elected
Both legislatures select the head of government
The upper house in each legislature has greater power than the lower house
Women are more likely to be elected in British legislature than Mexican

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