Question 1

What important change did a 2012 amendment make to the Czech constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  All Czech citizens were made shareholders of formerly state-controlled enterprises. 
B)  The Judiciary was given the power to uphold or overturn new laws. 
C)  Freedom of speech and the press was protected. 
D)  The president would be elected by popular vote. 
E)  Members of parliament could only serve two terms. 
A)  All Czech citizens were made shareholders of formerly state-controlled enterprises. 
B)  The Judiciary was given the power to uphold or overturn new laws. 
C)  Freedom of speech and the press was protected. 
D)  The president would be elected by popular vote. 
E)  Members of parliament could only serve two terms.

Question 2

Perestroika included all of the following goals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  challenging the power of the nomenklatura. 
B)  restructuring the Soviet economic system. 
C)  initiating economic reforms. 
D)  improving the efficiency of Soviet workers. 
E)  relaxing media censorship. 
A)  challenging the power of the nomenklatura. 
B)  restructuring the Soviet economic system. 
C)  initiating economic reforms. 
D)  improving the efficiency of Soviet workers. 
E)  relaxing media censorship.

Question 3

Russia rekindled memories of the Cold War with its attack on Georgia in August of 2008.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How did Mexico benefit from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gave Mexico leverage to pressure the U.S. government to make economic reforms. 
B)  It provided Mexico with substantial loans to invest in its economic growth. 
C)  It gave Mexico easy access to U.S. markets. 
D)  It provided Mexico with most-favored nation status. 
E)  It made Mexico a member of the World Trade Organization. 
A)  It gave Mexico leverage to pressure the U.S. government to make economic reforms. 
B)  It provided Mexico with substantial loans to invest in its economic growth. 
C)  It gave Mexico easy access to U.S. markets. 
D)  It provided Mexico with most-favored nation status. 
E)  It made Mexico a member of the World Trade Organization.

Question 5

As a rule, change in Latin America has followed which pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic reforms with little or no political reform 
B)  Economic reform preceding political reform 
C)  Economic and political reforms moving forward at the same time 
D)  Political reforms preceding economic reforms 
E)  Political reforms with little or no economic reform 
A)  Economic reforms with little or no political reform 
B)  Economic reform preceding political reform 
C)  Economic and political reforms moving forward at the same time 
D)  Political reforms preceding economic reforms 
E)  Political reforms with little or no economic reform

Question 6

The most critical social problems in the former Soviet Union were alcoholism, corruption, and a widening technology gap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gorbachev's aim in reforming Communism was to save it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which Taiwanese coalition is seeking eventual reunification with China?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pan-Chinese Coalition 
B)  Pan-Blue Coalition 
C)  Pan-Red Coalition 
D)  Pan-Asian Coalition 
E)  Pan-Green Coalition 
A)  Pan-Chinese Coalition 
B)  Pan-Blue Coalition 
C)  Pan-Red Coalition 
D)  Pan-Asian Coalition 
E)  Pan-Green Coalition

Question 9

What is Taiwan's diplomatic position vis-a-vis other nations of the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  It became a member of the World Trade Organiztion. 
B)  It lost its status as a part of the People's Republic of China. 
C)  It is a debtor nation that faced a severe downturn after 2008. 
D)  It is only recognized as a sovereign nation by the United States. 
E)  It is no longer a member of the United Nations and lacks diplomatic recognition. 
A)  It became a member of the World Trade Organiztion. 
B)  It lost its status as a part of the People's Republic of China. 
C)  It is a debtor nation that faced a severe downturn after 2008. 
D)  It is only recognized as a sovereign nation by the United States. 
E)  It is no longer a member of the United Nations and lacks diplomatic recognition.

Question 10

South Korea's economic success has enabled the country to surpass Japan in GDP per capita.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Of all the Eastern European countries experiencing transition after the collapse of the USSR, which has experienced the most economic success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poland 
B)  Hungary 
C)  Slovenia 
D)  Czech Republic 
E)  Bosnia 
A)  Poland 
B)  Hungary 
C)  Slovenia 
D)  Czech Republic 
E)  Bosnia

Question 12

What term was used to describe Asia's financial crisis of 1997-1998?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian flu 
B)  Far East malaise 
C)  Economic pox 
D)  Siamese sickness 
E)  Korean plague 
A)  Asian flu 
B)  Far East malaise 
C)  Economic pox 
D)  Siamese sickness 
E)  Korean plague

Question 13

The Russian economy immediately got better after the fall of the Soviet Union and the introduction of privatization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the government of the Czech Republic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chaotic mess 
B)  Coalition government of the elite 
C)  Parliamentary democracy 
D)  Constitutional monarchy 
E)  Totalitarian regime 
A)  Chaotic mess 
B)  Coalition government of the elite 
C)  Parliamentary democracy 
D)  Constitutional monarchy 
E)  Totalitarian regime

Question 15

Cuba is the last unreconstructed Stalinist state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What important change did a 2012 amendment make to the Czech constitution?

Perestroika included all of the following goals EXCEPT

Russia rekindled memories of the Cold War with its attack on Georgia in August of 2008.

How did Mexico benefit from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

As a rule, change in Latin America has followed which pattern?

The most critical social problems in the former Soviet Union were alcoholism, corruption, and a widening technology gap.

Gorbachev's aim in reforming Communism was to save it.

Which Taiwanese coalition is seeking eventual reunification with China?

What is Taiwan's diplomatic position vis-a-vis other nations of the world?

South Korea's economic success has enabled the country to surpass Japan in GDP per capita.

Of all the Eastern European countries experiencing transition after the collapse of the USSR, which has experienced the most economic success?

What term was used to describe Asia's financial crisis of 1997-1998?

The Russian economy immediately got better after the fall of the Soviet Union and the introduction of privatization.

Which of the following best describes the government of the Czech Republic?

Cuba is the last unreconstructed Stalinist state.

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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Exam 8: States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

What important change did a 2012 amendment make to the Czech constitution?

Perestroika included all of the following goals EXCEPT

Russia rekindled memories of the Cold War with its attack on Georgia in August of 2008.

How did Mexico benefit from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

As a rule, change in Latin America has followed which pattern?

The most critical social problems in the former Soviet Union were alcoholism, corruption, and a widening technology gap.

Gorbachev's aim in reforming Communism was to save it.

Which Taiwanese coalition is seeking eventual reunification with China?

What is Taiwan's diplomatic position vis-a-vis other nations of the world?

South Korea's economic success has enabled the country to surpass Japan in GDP per capita.

Of all the Eastern European countries experiencing transition after the collapse of the USSR, which has experienced the most economic success?

What term was used to describe Asia's financial crisis of 1997-1998?

The Russian economy immediately got better after the fall of the Soviet Union and the introduction of privatization.

Which of the following best describes the government of the Czech Republic?

Cuba is the last unreconstructed Stalinist state.

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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