Question 1

The German economy before 1945 could best be characterized as a

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A)  laissez-faire economy. 
B)  strong state-controlled economy focused on heavy industry. 
C)  command economy with all economic decisions made by the government. 
D)  feudal agrarian economy. 
E)  centrally controlled economy that focused on service industries. 
A)  laissez-faire economy. 
B)  strong state-controlled economy focused on heavy industry. 
C)  command economy with all economic decisions made by the government. 
D)  feudal agrarian economy. 
E)  centrally controlled economy that focused on service industries.

Question 2

The Free Democratic Party is a

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A)  far-left party with an emphasis on increased welfare and social spending. 
B)  far-right party that opposes all immigration. 
C)  coalition of parties that oppose European integration. 
D)  pro-market, right-of-center party. 
E)  centrist party that combines economic liberalism and social liberalism. 
A)  far-left party with an emphasis on increased welfare and social spending. 
B)  far-right party that opposes all immigration. 
C)  coalition of parties that oppose European integration. 
D)  pro-market, right-of-center party. 
E)  centrist party that combines economic liberalism and social liberalism.

Question 3

Germany is about the size of

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A)  California. 
B)  Texas. 
C)  Maine. 
D)  Minnesota. 
E)  Montana. 
A)  California. 
B)  Texas. 
C)  Maine. 
D)  Minnesota. 
E)  Montana.

Question 4

Germany utilizes a mixed member electoral system. First, describe what this entails. Next, discuss at least two political impacts of this system.

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Germany's mixed member electoral system

Question 5

The Weimar Republic failed due to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  resentment over the punitive conditions of the Treaty of Versailles. 
B)  its policies of discrimination against Jews. 
C)  its inability to control inflation. 
D)  its lack of support from a broad cross section of society. 
E)  unstable governments with shaky minority governments. 
A)  resentment over the punitive conditions of the Treaty of Versailles. 
B)  its policies of discrimination against Jews. 
C)  its inability to control inflation. 
D)  its lack of support from a broad cross section of society. 
E)  unstable governments with shaky minority governments.

Question 6

Which of the followings statements about the status of women in the German economy is TRUE?

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A)  They have made significant strides in gaining positions of authority in management but not labor unions. 
B)  The labor force participation rate for women has remained steady at about 70 percent for decades. 
C)  Although German women are as likely to work outside of the home as their American counterparts, they are far more likely to work part-time. 
D)  Their social and economic progress has been greater in the western part of the country than the eastern part. 
E)  They have made great strides in gaining positions of authority in labor unions but not in businesses. 
A)  They have made significant strides in gaining positions of authority in management but not labor unions. 
B)  The labor force participation rate for women has remained steady at about 70 percent for decades. 
C)  Although German women are as likely to work outside of the home as their American counterparts, they are far more likely to work part-time. 
D)  Their social and economic progress has been greater in the western part of the country than the eastern part. 
E)  They have made great strides in gaining positions of authority in labor unions but not in businesses.

Question 7

All of the following are challenges that face Germany in the future EXCEPT

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A)  its role in NATO. 
B)  issues still unresolved from unification. 
C)  expansion of the European Union and its free-market principles. 
D)  globalization. 
E)  identity issues emerging from unification, the European Union and immigration. 
A)  its role in NATO. 
B)  issues still unresolved from unification. 
C)  expansion of the European Union and its free-market principles. 
D)  globalization. 
E)  identity issues emerging from unification, the European Union and immigration.

Question 8

Cabinet ministers

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A)  cannot be members of parliament. 
B)  are selected by the president. 
C)  must be confirmed by the Bundestag. 
D)  are collectively responsible for cabinet policy. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  cannot be members of parliament. 
B)  are selected by the president. 
C)  must be confirmed by the Bundestag. 
D)  are collectively responsible for cabinet policy. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 9

Markedly different attitudes towards immigrants can be seen between formerly east and west Germans. What are the causes for these differences? What have been some government policies regarding immigration and how do these relate to these differences? How does immigration factor into current economic issues?

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The differences in attitudes towards imm

Question 10

The procedure for legislation is generally which of the following?

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A)  It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee for deliberation, and then approved by the Bundesrat. 
B)  It is introduced by the executive, it is voted on by the Bundestag, and then approved by the Bundesrat. 
C)  It is introduced by the executive, voted on by the Bundesrat, and then approved by the Bundestag. 
D)  It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee for deliberation, and then approved by the executive. 
E)  It is introduced simultaneously in both the Bundesrat and Bundestag, sent to committee for deliberation, and then approved by the executive. 
A)  It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee for deliberation, and then approved by the Bundesrat. 
B)  It is introduced by the executive, it is voted on by the Bundestag, and then approved by the Bundesrat. 
C)  It is introduced by the executive, voted on by the Bundesrat, and then approved by the Bundestag. 
D)  It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee for deliberation, and then approved by the executive. 
E)  It is introduced simultaneously in both the Bundesrat and Bundestag, sent to committee for deliberation, and then approved by the executive.

Question 11

The postmaterial social movement

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A)  reflects the gender gap in Germany. 
B)  is a movement that promotes larger families and increased government funding for family friendly programs like free daycare. 
C)  is a social movement that has demanded the government play a greater role in consumer advocacy. 
D)  is a social movement that focuses on lifestyle concerns. 
E)  has challenged the dominance of the working class in Germany. 
A)  reflects the gender gap in Germany. 
B)  is a movement that promotes larger families and increased government funding for family friendly programs like free daycare. 
C)  is a social movement that has demanded the government play a greater role in consumer advocacy. 
D)  is a social movement that focuses on lifestyle concerns. 
E)  has challenged the dominance of the working class in Germany.

Question 12

In his kulturkampf, Bismarck sought to

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A)  remove Germany's education and cultural institutions from the Catholic Church and place them under the state. 
B)  transform Germany into a democracy. 
C)  extend Germany's colonial empire. 
D)  strengthen Germany's defenses. 
E)  minimize state interference in the country's economy. 
A)  remove Germany's education and cultural institutions from the Catholic Church and place them under the state. 
B)  transform Germany into a democracy. 
C)  extend Germany's colonial empire. 
D)  strengthen Germany's defenses. 
E)  minimize state interference in the country's economy.

Question 13

The official name of the German constitution is the

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A)  German Constitution. 
B)  Basic Law. 
C)  Founding Document. 
D)  Bonn Constitution. 
E)  Constitution of the Unified Lander of Germany. 
A)  German Constitution. 
B)  Basic Law. 
C)  Founding Document. 
D)  Bonn Constitution. 
E)  Constitution of the Unified Lander of Germany.

Question 14

Germany' s current economy can be described as

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A)  a command economy in which the state makes all economic decisions. 
B)  a strictly laissez-faire economy. 
C)  one in which the state sets the ground rules and then allows the private sector to work unimpeded within these. 
D)  a socialist economy with many key industries owned by the state. 
E)  a statist economy focused on agriculture. 
A)  a command economy in which the state makes all economic decisions. 
B)  a strictly laissez-faire economy. 
C)  one in which the state sets the ground rules and then allows the private sector to work unimpeded within these. 
D)  a socialist economy with many key industries owned by the state. 
E)  a statist economy focused on agriculture.

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE of the German military?

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A)  Germany is completely demilitarized with all military functions having been taken over by NATO. 
B)  Germany was forced to quickly develop a strong military in response to the Soviet threat. 
C)  Germany and France have a combined military force. 
D)  Originally, the German military was to be used only for defensive purposes under NATO control, but this general prohibition has recently ended. 
E)  Germany has combined its military with the common military of the European Union. 
A)  Germany is completely demilitarized with all military functions having been taken over by NATO. 
B)  Germany was forced to quickly develop a strong military in response to the Soviet threat. 
C)  Germany and France have a combined military force. 
D)  Originally, the German military was to be used only for defensive purposes under NATO control, but this general prohibition has recently ended. 
E)  Germany has combined its military with the common military of the European Union.

Question 16

Assess the statement that the move towards a five-party system has disrupted the way German political parties traditionally go about their business.

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The statement that the move towards a fi

Question 17

The official name of the former East German communist regime (1949-1990) was

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A)  East Germany. 
B)  The Federal Republic of Germany. 
C)  The German Democratic Republic. 
D)  The Socialist Republic of Germany. 
E)  The East German Democratic Republic. 
A)  East Germany. 
B)  The Federal Republic of Germany. 
C)  The German Democratic Republic. 
D)  The Socialist Republic of Germany. 
E)  The East German Democratic Republic.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of a significant protest movement that appeared in Germany after the late 1960s?

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A)  The feminist movement 
B)  The peace movement 
C)  The antinuclear movement 
D)  The anti-immigrant movement 
E)  All of the above are examples of significant protest movements that appeared in Germany after the late 1960s. 
A)  The feminist movement 
B)  The peace movement 
C)  The antinuclear movement 
D)  The anti-immigrant movement 
E)  All of the above are examples of significant protest movements that appeared in Germany after the late 1960s.

Question 19

Discuss the role of Germany's major social cleavages (e.g. gender, ethnicity, age) and their role and impact in the economy and politics. Please draw upon specific examples in your answer.

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Germany's major social cleavages, includ

Question 20

Which two political parties are causing Germany's parties to begin engaging in grass-roots efforts to mobilize support from their rank-and-file members?

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A)  the German People' s Union and the Left Party 
B)  the Christian Democrats and the Greens 
C)  the Greens and the Left Party 
D)  the Social Democratic Part and the Free Democratic Party 
E)  the Communist Party and the National Democratic Party 
A)  the German People' s Union and the Left Party 
B)  the Christian Democrats and the Greens 
C)  the Greens and the Left Party 
D)  the Social Democratic Part and the Free Democratic Party 
E)  the Communist Party and the National Democratic Party

The German economy before 1945 could best be characterized as a

The Free Democratic Party is a

Germany is about the size of

Germany utilizes a mixed member electoral system. First, describe what this entails. Next, discuss at least two political impacts of this system.

The Weimar Republic failed due to all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the followings statements about the status of women in the German economy is TRUE?

All of the following are challenges that face Germany in the future EXCEPT

Cabinet ministers

The procedure for legislation is generally which of the following?

The postmaterial social movement

In his kulturkampf, Bismarck sought to

The official name of the German constitution is the

Germany' s current economy can be described as

Which of the following is TRUE of the German military?

Assess the statement that the move towards a five-party system has disrupted the way German political parties traditionally go about their business.

The official name of the former East German communist regime (1949-1990) was

Which of the following is NOT an example of a significant protest movement that appeared in Germany after the late 1960s?

Discuss the role of Germany's major social cleavages (e.g. gender, ethnicity, age) and their role and impact in the economy and politics. Please draw upon specific examples in your answer.

Which two political parties are causing Germany's parties to begin engaging in grass-roots efforts to mobilize support from their rank-and-file members?

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Exam 4: Germany

The German economy before 1945 could best be characterized as a

The Free Democratic Party is a

Germany is about the size of

Germany utilizes a mixed member electoral system. First, describe what this entails. Next, discuss at least two political impacts of this system.

The Weimar Republic failed due to all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the followings statements about the status of women in the German economy is TRUE?

All of the following are challenges that face Germany in the future EXCEPT

Cabinet ministers

The procedure for legislation is generally which of the following?

The postmaterial social movement

In his kulturkampf, Bismarck sought to

The official name of the German constitution is the

Germany' s current economy can be described as

Which of the following is TRUE of the German military?

Assess the statement that the move towards a five-party system has disrupted the way German political parties traditionally go about their business.

The official name of the former East German communist regime (1949-1990) was

Which of the following is NOT an example of a significant protest movement that appeared in Germany after the late 1960s?

Discuss the role of Germany's major social cleavages (e.g. gender, ethnicity, age) and their role and impact in the economy and politics. Please draw upon specific examples in your answer.

Which two political parties are causing Germany's parties to begin engaging in grass-roots efforts to mobilize support from their rank-and-file members?

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