Question 1

The English Civil War resulted in a victory for

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A) Catholic supporters. 
B) the monarchy. 
C) supporters of Parliament. 
D) peasant laborers. 
A) Catholic supporters. 
B) the monarchy. 
C) supporters of Parliament. 
D) peasant laborers.

Question 2

The Magna Carta set an important precedent by establishing

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A) authoritarian rule. 
B) liberal democracy. 
C) lower-class power. 
D) limits to the power of the monarchy. 
A) authoritarian rule. 
B) liberal democracy. 
C) lower-class power. 
D) limits to the power of the monarchy.

Question 3

Which of the following accurately lists two results of the 2017 "snap" parliamentary elections in the UK?

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A) the first coalition government involving the Scottish National Party and a major party; a dramatic reduction in popular support for the Labour Party 
B) a rise in the popular vote for the UKIP to 13 percent; the taking of ten seats in Parliament by the UKIP 
C) the replacement of David Cameron as the prime minister and Conservative Party leader; a general popular acceptance of the previous government's austerity measures 
D) a net loss of seats in Parliament for the Conservatives; the return to a "hung parliament" 
A) the first coalition government involving the Scottish National Party and a major party; a dramatic reduction in popular support for the Labour Party 
B) a rise in the popular vote for the UKIP to 13 percent; the taking of ten seats in Parliament by the UKIP 
C) the replacement of David Cameron as the prime minister and Conservative Party leader; a general popular acceptance of the previous government's austerity measures 
D) a net loss of seats in Parliament for the Conservatives; the return to a "hung parliament"

Question 4

Describe the similarities that exist between Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, despite Thatcher being a Conservative and Blair a Labourite.

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A good answer will discuss how Blair and

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes results of the 2015 elections as they relate to the smaller British parties?

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A) The SNP demonstrated surprising strength in the 2015 election, nearly sweeping all of Scotland's 59 seats in Parliament. 
B) The United Kingdom Independence Party won increased support for its anti-EU platform, but it still holds only five seats in Parliament. 
C) The showing of the Liberal Democratic Party made the best case in a half century for the viability of a three-party system. 
D) The Liberal Democrats, who had maintained a coalition government with the Conservatives, were able to earn greater support by riding on the popularity of the Conservative Party in the 2014 elections. 
A) The SNP demonstrated surprising strength in the 2015 election, nearly sweeping all of Scotland's 59 seats in Parliament. 
B) The United Kingdom Independence Party won increased support for its anti-EU platform, but it still holds only five seats in Parliament. 
C) The showing of the Liberal Democratic Party made the best case in a half century for the viability of a three-party system. 
D) The Liberal Democrats, who had maintained a coalition government with the Conservatives, were able to earn greater support by riding on the popularity of the Conservative Party in the 2014 elections.

Question 6

Why is the United Kingdom's political system an unlikely candidate for coalition government? Briefly explain why a significant increase in support for third parties in the 2015 elections (Scottish National Party (SNP) and United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) in particular) did not translate into seats in Parliament.

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A good answer will note that coalition g

Question 7

Which of the following statements about British foreign relations is accurate?

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A) The United Kingdom retains a relatively small army compared to its Western European counterparts. 
B) Since the end of World War II, the United States has counted on the United Kingdom as its most dependable ally. 
C) Most Britons have supported the idea of full participation in a stronger EU. 
D) The United Kingdom identifies itself with continental Europe far more strongly than it does with partners across the Atlantic. 
A) The United Kingdom retains a relatively small army compared to its Western European counterparts. 
B) Since the end of World War II, the United States has counted on the United Kingdom as its most dependable ally. 
C) Most Britons have supported the idea of full participation in a stronger EU. 
D) The United Kingdom identifies itself with continental Europe far more strongly than it does with partners across the Atlantic.

Question 8

What factors led to the recent vote in favor of "Brexit" in the United Kingdom? Does Brexit represent a sharp break in UK-EU relations?

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A good answer will note that the Europea

Question 9

Which branch of government instituted reforms in 1999 to reduce the number of "hereditary peers," or members of the aristocracy, from positions of power?

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A) House of Lords 
B) judiciary 
C) cabinet 
D) regional legislatures 
A) House of Lords 
B) judiciary 
C) cabinet 
D) regional legislatures

Question 10

Local government in the United Kingdom

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A) is constitutionally protected. 
B) does not exist at any level. 
C) is led by appointed rather than elected officials. 
D) has formal powers only when granted by the central government. 
A) is constitutionally protected. 
B) does not exist at any level. 
C) is led by appointed rather than elected officials. 
D) has formal powers only when granted by the central government.

The English Civil War resulted in a victory for

The Magna Carta set an important precedent by establishing

Which of the following accurately lists two results of the 2017 "snap" parliamentary elections in the UK?

Describe the similarities that exist between Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, despite Thatcher being a Conservative and Blair a Labourite.

Which of the following statements accurately describes results of the 2015 elections as they relate to the smaller British parties?

Which of the following statements about British foreign relations is accurate?

What factors led to the recent vote in favor of "Brexit" in the United Kingdom? Does Brexit represent a sharp break in UK-EU relations?

Which branch of government instituted reforms in 1999 to reduce the number of "hereditary peers," or members of the aristocracy, from positions of power?

Local government in the United Kingdom

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Exam 12: United Kingdom

The English Civil War resulted in a victory for

The Magna Carta set an important precedent by establishing

Which of the following accurately lists two results of the 2017 "snap" parliamentary elections in the UK?

Describe the similarities that exist between Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, despite Thatcher being a Conservative and Blair a Labourite.

Which of the following statements accurately describes results of the 2015 elections as they relate to the smaller British parties?

Which of the following statements about British foreign relations is accurate?

What factors led to the recent vote in favor of "Brexit" in the United Kingdom? Does Brexit represent a sharp break in UK-EU relations?

Which branch of government instituted reforms in 1999 to reduce the number of "hereditary peers," or members of the aristocracy, from positions of power?

Local government in the United Kingdom

Introduction

States

Nations and Society

Political Economy

Political Violence

Democratic Regimes

Developed Democracies

Nondemocratic Regimes

Communism and Postcommunism

Developing Countries

Globalization and the Future of Comparative Politics

Russia

China

Iran

Mexico

Nigeria

Filters