Question 1

France experienced a slow decline following Napoleon's defeat until World War II because of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  political instability. 
B)  protectionist trade policies. 
C)  an underdeveloped entrepreneurial spirit. 
D)  rapid population growth. 
E)  a powerful parliament and a weak executive. 
A)  political instability. 
B)  protectionist trade policies. 
C)  an underdeveloped entrepreneurial spirit. 
D)  rapid population growth. 
E)  a powerful parliament and a weak executive.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the State Council?

Accepted Answer

A)  To settle disputes between France's central and subnational governments 
B)  To supervise the actions of the French executive. 
C)  To mediate disputes between French public employees and the French government 
D)  To forward names to the president and the legislature for open judicial positions including those on the Constitutional Council 
E)  To advise the French president on national security matters 
A)  To settle disputes between France's central and subnational governments 
B)  To supervise the actions of the French executive. 
C)  To mediate disputes between French public employees and the French government 
D)  To forward names to the president and the legislature for open judicial positions including those on the Constitutional Council 
E)  To advise the French president on national security matters

Question 3

France's dirigisme approach helped it achieve great economic growth in the post-World War II era. Only ______________ achieved higher growth rates than France during this era.

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  Japan 
C)  West Germany 
D)  Sweden 
E)  Italy 
A)  the United States 
B)  Japan 
C)  West Germany 
D)  Sweden 
E)  Italy

Question 4

Which of the following were elements in the French economy in the post-World War II period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dirigisme, import-substitution, and de Gaulle's leadership 
B)  Loans from the IMF, planning, and dirigisme 
C)  Planning, de Gaulle's leadership, and laissez-faire economics 
D)  Planning, de Gaulle's leadership, and dirigisme 
E)  Nationalization, loans from the IMF, and import-substitution 
A)  Dirigisme, import-substitution, and de Gaulle's leadership 
B)  Loans from the IMF, planning, and dirigisme 
C)  Planning, de Gaulle's leadership, and laissez-faire economics 
D)  Planning, de Gaulle's leadership, and dirigisme 
E)  Nationalization, loans from the IMF, and import-substitution

Question 5

One result of France's extensive social programs is

Accepted Answer

A)  that citizens are immigrating to other countries in order to avoid intrusive government interference in their private lives. 
B)  increased public support for the European Union. 
C)  immigration to France is strictly limited in order to avoid a large influx of persons wanting to take advantage of such programs. 
D)  social expenditures account for one-third of France's GDP. 
E)  increased worker productivity. 
A)  that citizens are immigrating to other countries in order to avoid intrusive government interference in their private lives. 
B)  increased public support for the European Union. 
C)  immigration to France is strictly limited in order to avoid a large influx of persons wanting to take advantage of such programs. 
D)  social expenditures account for one-third of France's GDP. 
E)  increased worker productivity.

Question 6

These are the duties of the president and prime minister during periods of cohabitation.

Accepted Answer

A)  The president retains predominant responsibility for economic matters, and the prime minister is responsible for domestic issues. 
B)  The president is the chief executive, and the prime minister is largely a ceremonial position. 
C)  The president retains predominant responsibility for defense and foreign affairs but the prime minister assumes control over other areas. 
D)  Both share equally in duties and responsibilities. 
E)  The prime minister is the chief executive, and the president is largely a ceremonial position. 
A)  The president retains predominant responsibility for economic matters, and the prime minister is responsible for domestic issues. 
B)  The president is the chief executive, and the prime minister is largely a ceremonial position. 
C)  The president retains predominant responsibility for defense and foreign affairs but the prime minister assumes control over other areas. 
D)  Both share equally in duties and responsibilities. 
E)  The prime minister is the chief executive, and the president is largely a ceremonial position.

Question 7

Most of France's international trade is with

Accepted Answer

A)  its former colonies in Africa and Asia. 
B)  other member-states of the European Union. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  Japan. 
E)  China. 
A)  its former colonies in Africa and Asia. 
B)  other member-states of the European Union. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  Japan. 
E)  China.

Question 8

Which of the following accurately describes the dominant French approach to national identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  National identity is based on the value of multiculturalism in which the diverse cultures of immigrant groups enrich French culture. 
B)  French national identity embodies universally valid, secular and republican values. 
C)  French national identity is primarily a result of the country's Catholic heritage. 
D)  National identity is rooted in the shared ethnic ties of most French citizens. 
E)  The government is attempting to dilute French national identity in favor of a European identity. 
A)  National identity is based on the value of multiculturalism in which the diverse cultures of immigrant groups enrich French culture. 
B)  French national identity embodies universally valid, secular and republican values. 
C)  French national identity is primarily a result of the country's Catholic heritage. 
D)  National identity is rooted in the shared ethnic ties of most French citizens. 
E)  The government is attempting to dilute French national identity in favor of a European identity.

Question 9

France's Senators are elected by

Accepted Answer

A)  a winner-take-all system. 
B)  a single member plurality system. 
C)  proportional representation. 
D)  an electoral college. 
E)  a mixture of proportional representation and plurality. 
A)  a winner-take-all system. 
B)  a single member plurality system. 
C)  proportional representation. 
D)  an electoral college. 
E)  a mixture of proportional representation and plurality.

Question 10

The Edict of Nantes was

Accepted Answer

A)  the agreement that united various principalities into the country of France. 
B)  a decree issued by Henry IV that granted Protestants limited religious toleration. 
C)  a law passed by Charlemagne that divided France among his sons. 
D)  a 1645 treaty that established peace between France and Germany until the outbreak of World War I. 
E)  the founding document of the ancien regime. 
A)  the agreement that united various principalities into the country of France. 
B)  a decree issued by Henry IV that granted Protestants limited religious toleration. 
C)  a law passed by Charlemagne that divided France among his sons. 
D)  a 1645 treaty that established peace between France and Germany until the outbreak of World War I. 
E)  the founding document of the ancien regime.

Question 11

France was one of the founding members of the European Union (then called the European Community). First, assess the impact that its membership in the European Union has had upon France. Second, discuss how recent events may suggest that French support for European integration may be declining.

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France's membership in the European Unio

France experienced a slow decline following Napoleon's defeat until World War II because of all of the following EXCEPT

What is the main purpose of the State Council?

France's dirigisme approach helped it achieve great economic growth in the post-World War II era. Only ______________ achieved higher growth rates than France during this era.

Which of the following were elements in the French economy in the post-World War II period?

One result of France's extensive social programs is

These are the duties of the president and prime minister during periods of cohabitation.

Most of France's international trade is with

Which of the following accurately describes the dominant French approach to national identity?

France's Senators are elected by

The Edict of Nantes was

France was one of the founding members of the European Union (then called the European Community). First, assess the impact that its membership in the European Union has had upon France. Second, discuss how recent events may suggest that French support for European integration may be declining.

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France experienced a slow decline following Napoleon's defeat until World War II because of all of the following EXCEPT

What is the main purpose of the State Council?

France's dirigisme approach helped it achieve great economic growth in the post-World War II era. Only ______________ achieved higher growth rates than France during this era.

Which of the following were elements in the French economy in the post-World War II period?

One result of France's extensive social programs is

These are the duties of the president and prime minister during periods of cohabitation.

Most of France's international trade is with

Which of the following accurately describes the dominant French approach to national identity?

France's Senators are elected by

The Edict of Nantes was

France was one of the founding members of the European Union (then called the European Community). First, assess the impact that its membership in the European Union has had upon France. Second, discuss how recent events may suggest that French support for European integration may be declining.

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