Question 1

Which of the following describes the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China?

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A)  The two have fought several wars. 
B)  The two are closely connected through a number of economic, military and political treaties. 
C)  The two recognize each other as independent states but generally do not interact much. 
D)  The two recognize each other as independent states and interact on economic matters quite extensively. 
E)  The two enjoy extensive economic relations despite a tense political relationship. 
A)  The two have fought several wars. 
B)  The two are closely connected through a number of economic, military and political treaties. 
C)  The two recognize each other as independent states but generally do not interact much. 
D)  The two recognize each other as independent states and interact on economic matters quite extensively. 
E)  The two enjoy extensive economic relations despite a tense political relationship. E

Question 2

The National People's Congress, China's legislature

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A)  is directly elected by voters and provides an important check on the Chinese Communist Party. 
B)  has recently become more influential in the country's political process but remains basically a rubber stamp for policies decided by the top leaders of the Chinese Communist Party. 
C)  has not met for several years because the Chinese Communist Party considers it a threat. 
D)  consists solely of members of the Chinese Communist Party, none of whom ever dissent from the party line. 
E)  is the most important source for policy in the Chinese government. 
A)  is directly elected by voters and provides an important check on the Chinese Communist Party. 
B)  has recently become more influential in the country's political process but remains basically a rubber stamp for policies decided by the top leaders of the Chinese Communist Party. 
C)  has not met for several years because the Chinese Communist Party considers it a threat. 
D)  consists solely of members of the Chinese Communist Party, none of whom ever dissent from the party line. 
E)  is the most important source for policy in the Chinese government. B

Question 3

China is one of the few remaining communist party-states in the world. First, describe what this means in terms of the distinctive features of China's system, its most important political institutions, the distribution of power and the policy-making process. Next, explore how these features have changed over the years, paying particular attention to the models of consultative authoritarianism and fragmented authoritarianism.

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China's communist party-state system is characterized by the dominance of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in all aspects of political, economic, and social life. The most important political institutions in China include the CCP, the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council, and the Central Military Commission. The distribution of power is highly centralized, with the CCP holding ultimate authority and making all major policy decisions. The policy-making process is heavily influenced by the CCP, with decisions being made through a top-down approach and limited input from non-party actors.

Over the years, China's communist party-state system has undergone significant changes. The models of consultative authoritarianism and fragmented authoritarianism have played a key role in shaping these changes. Consultative authoritarianism refers to the CCP's efforts to incorporate limited input from non-party actors, such as business leaders and intellectuals, in the policy-making process. This has allowed for some degree of consultation and consensus-building within the authoritarian system. Fragmented authoritarianism, on the other hand, refers to the decentralization of power within the CCP, leading to competition and fragmentation among different factions and interest groups.

These models have led to a more complex and dynamic political system in China, with a greater degree of policy experimentation and flexibility. The consultative approach has allowed for some input from non-party actors, while the fragmented nature of authoritarianism has led to a more diverse range of policy preferences and priorities within the CCP. Overall, these changes have contributed to a more adaptive and responsive political system in China, while still maintaining the dominance of the CCP in all aspects of governance.

Question 4

The difference between the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution was that the

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A)  former was aimed at the agricultural sector whereas the latter was aimed at the industrial sector. 
B)  former came about because Mao was unhappy with the country's progress whereas the latter came about because party officials close to Mao convinced him to pursue a purification program. 
C)  former was aimed at economic development whereas the latter was aimed at opening up the Chinese culture to foreign influences. 
D)  goal of the former was to quickly develop China economically whereas the goal of the latter was to purify the party of class enemies. 
E)  former did not involve political suppression whereas the latter did. 
A)  former was aimed at the agricultural sector whereas the latter was aimed at the industrial sector. 
B)  former came about because Mao was unhappy with the country's progress whereas the latter came about because party officials close to Mao convinced him to pursue a purification program. 
C)  former was aimed at economic development whereas the latter was aimed at opening up the Chinese culture to foreign influences. 
D)  goal of the former was to quickly develop China economically whereas the goal of the latter was to purify the party of class enemies. 
E)  former did not involve political suppression whereas the latter did.

Question 5

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was founded in

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A)  1925. 
B)  1918. 
C)  1921. 
D)  1930. 
E)  1932. 
A)  1925. 
B)  1918. 
C)  1921. 
D)  1930. 
E)  1932.

Question 6

What event forced China to open its borders to European influences?

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A)  The Taiping Rebellion 
B)  The Opium War 
C)  The Great War 
D)  The British-Chinese War 
E)  The Cultural Revolution 
A)  The Taiping Rebellion 
B)  The Opium War 
C)  The Great War 
D)  The British-Chinese War 
E)  The Cultural Revolution

Question 7

How does the Chinese Communist Party exercise control over state organizations?

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A)  Almost all key officials are party members. 
B)  The party uses a cadre list system to control personnel appointments. 
C)  Party organizations parallel government agencies at all levels. 
D)  Government agencies contain "leading party groups" comprised of key officials who are also party members. 
E)  All of the above are used by the Chinese Communist Party to exercise control over state organizations. 
A)  Almost all key officials are party members. 
B)  The party uses a cadre list system to control personnel appointments. 
C)  Party organizations parallel government agencies at all levels. 
D)  Government agencies contain "leading party groups" comprised of key officials who are also party members. 
E)  All of the above are used by the Chinese Communist Party to exercise control over state organizations.

Question 8

Which of the following statement is NOT true?

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A)  Although foreign investment has risen dramatically in China since the 1980s, the vast majority of investors are smaller firms that produce consumer goods for export. 
B)  China is a net importer of oil. 
C)  China is much more dependent upon trade than either the United States or Japan, but less so than Germany and Canada. 
D)  China has had difficulty in exporting its own domestic brands. 
E)  Chinese domestic brands are finding a market place in the United States and elsewhere. 
A)  Although foreign investment has risen dramatically in China since the 1980s, the vast majority of investors are smaller firms that produce consumer goods for export. 
B)  China is a net importer of oil. 
C)  China is much more dependent upon trade than either the United States or Japan, but less so than Germany and Canada. 
D)  China has had difficulty in exporting its own domestic brands. 
E)  Chinese domestic brands are finding a market place in the United States and elsewhere.

Question 9

In the spring of 1989, Tiananmen Square was the site of

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A)  a large public rally celebrating the awarding of the Summer Olympics to China. 
B)  a series of demonstrations by students and others that was violently crushed. 
C)  the funeral for Deng Xiaoping. 
D)  a large public rally at which Deng Xiaoping denounced the harsh policies of the Mao era. 
E)  a series of demonstrations against public corruption that led Xiaoping to announce an anti-corruption program. 
A)  a large public rally celebrating the awarding of the Summer Olympics to China. 
B)  a series of demonstrations by students and others that was violently crushed. 
C)  the funeral for Deng Xiaoping. 
D)  a large public rally at which Deng Xiaoping denounced the harsh policies of the Mao era. 
E)  a series of demonstrations against public corruption that led Xiaoping to announce an anti-corruption program.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE?

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A)  There have been very few large-scale political demonstrations in the country since 1989. 
B)  Workers have protested over the breaking of the rice bowl, layoffs, low wages, and unsafe conditions. 
C)  There has been an upsurge of rural protests over issues such as illegal land seizures and the government's failure to pay for agricultural products. 
D)  Generally, since 1989, protests have been localized and focused on immediate material concerns. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  There have been very few large-scale political demonstrations in the country since 1989. 
B)  Workers have protested over the breaking of the rice bowl, layoffs, low wages, and unsafe conditions. 
C)  There has been an upsurge of rural protests over issues such as illegal land seizures and the government's failure to pay for agricultural products. 
D)  Generally, since 1989, protests have been localized and focused on immediate material concerns. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 11

The Great Leap Forward

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A)  was an attempt to quickly propel China's economic development to the level of Western countries like the United States and Britain. 
B)  was initiated because Mao was unhappy with the effects of certain Soviet-style programs. 
C)  relied upon China's massive labor power. 
D)  ultimately resulted in a rural famine and an industrial depression. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  was an attempt to quickly propel China's economic development to the level of Western countries like the United States and Britain. 
B)  was initiated because Mao was unhappy with the effects of certain Soviet-style programs. 
C)  relied upon China's massive labor power. 
D)  ultimately resulted in a rural famine and an industrial depression. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 12

The text points to all of the following as potential harbingers of democracy in China EXCEPT

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A)  enhanced political and economic power of local governments. 
B)  the coming to power of a younger, better educated and more worldly leaders. 
C)  the partial depoliticalization of the legal system. 
D)  a growing middle class. 
E)  the increasing acceptance of democratic ideas among the older, established leaders. 
A)  enhanced political and economic power of local governments. 
B)  the coming to power of a younger, better educated and more worldly leaders. 
C)  the partial depoliticalization of the legal system. 
D)  a growing middle class. 
E)  the increasing acceptance of democratic ideas among the older, established leaders.

Question 13

After the collapse of the Chinese empire, _____________ became the first president of China.

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A)  Sun Yat-sen 
B)  Chiang Kai-shek 
C)  Mao Zedong 
D)  Jiang Zemin 
E)  Deng Xiaoping 
A)  Sun Yat-sen 
B)  Chiang Kai-shek 
C)  Mao Zedong 
D)  Jiang Zemin 
E)  Deng Xiaoping

Question 14

Over half of China's population lives in rural areas, which makes what happens in these areas important in the political and economic development of the country. Describe several changes in the countryside that have taken place over the past two decades and discuss their political and/or economic impact. What does this suggest about the further development: economic and political: of China?

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Several changes in the Chinese countrysi

Question 15

At the end of the Mao era, China was seen as being only peripherally engaged with the global economy. Today, the country is often viewed as a powerhouse in the global economy. First, explain what kind of political and economic transformations brought this about. Second, explore what challenges the country's leadership face in trying to sustain China's remarkable record of economic growth. Finally, discuss what the Chinese model suggests to other countries wishing to undergo rapid economic development.

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At the end of the Mao era, China was pri

Question 16

Which of the following statements about state-owned enterprises in China is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although they are vastly outnumbered by private enterprises, they still dominate critical sectors of the economy. 
B)  They are universally inefficient. 
C)  They have never needed bailouts by the country's banks. 
D)  They are not required to respond to market forces. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  Although they are vastly outnumbered by private enterprises, they still dominate critical sectors of the economy. 
B)  They are universally inefficient. 
C)  They have never needed bailouts by the country's banks. 
D)  They are not required to respond to market forces. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 17

What is meant when China is called a Market-Leninism system?

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A)  The top officials are corrupt and subject to be bought by the highest bidder. 
B)  It is a system of increasing economic openness with one-party rule. 
C)  Its market only allows communist nations to trade. 
D)  Its system combines a command economy with Leninist-style political reforms. 
E)  It is a system that combines capitalist ideas with egalitarian ones. 
A)  The top officials are corrupt and subject to be bought by the highest bidder. 
B)  It is a system of increasing economic openness with one-party rule. 
C)  Its market only allows communist nations to trade. 
D)  Its system combines a command economy with Leninist-style political reforms. 
E)  It is a system that combines capitalist ideas with egalitarian ones.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  Although China and the United States are about the same size, China's population is more than four times greater. 
B)  China has over 100 cities with a population of a million or more. 
C)  The majority of China's population lives in the countryside. 
D)  Most of the country's ethnic minorities live in the border regions. 
E)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  Although China and the United States are about the same size, China's population is more than four times greater. 
B)  China has over 100 cities with a population of a million or more. 
C)  The majority of China's population lives in the countryside. 
D)  Most of the country's ethnic minorities live in the border regions. 
E)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 19

How did Hu and Jiang differ from earlier communist leaders of China?

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A)  They favored economic reforms to a more free-market economy. 
B)  They wanted to allow more political freedoms. 
C)  They were more open to the possibility of independence for Taiwan. 
D)  They were technocrats. 
E)  They favored closer ties to the United States and the West. 
A)  They favored economic reforms to a more free-market economy. 
B)  They wanted to allow more political freedoms. 
C)  They were more open to the possibility of independence for Taiwan. 
D)  They were technocrats. 
E)  They favored closer ties to the United States and the West.

Question 20

The official ideology of the Chinese Communist Party

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A)  rejects Western Marxism and is based only on the theories of Chairman Mao. 
B)  has totally repudiated Maoist theories. 
C)  is a mix of communism, capitalism, and Confucianism. 
D)  is adapted from Marxism-Leninism with additions by Mao. 
E)  pays lip service to Marxism-Leninism but in reality has adopted western-style democracy. 
A)  rejects Western Marxism and is based only on the theories of Chairman Mao. 
B)  has totally repudiated Maoist theories. 
C)  is a mix of communism, capitalism, and Confucianism. 
D)  is adapted from Marxism-Leninism with additions by Mao. 
E)  pays lip service to Marxism-Leninism but in reality has adopted western-style democracy.

Which of the following describes the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China?

The National People's Congress, China's legislature

The difference between the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution was that the

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was founded in

What event forced China to open its borders to European influences?

How does the Chinese Communist Party exercise control over state organizations?

Which of the following statement is NOT true?

In the spring of 1989, Tiananmen Square was the site of

Which of the following is TRUE?

The Great Leap Forward

The text points to all of the following as potential harbingers of democracy in China EXCEPT

After the collapse of the Chinese empire, _____________ became the first president of China.

Which of the following statements about state-owned enterprises in China is TRUE?

What is meant when China is called a Market-Leninism system?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

How did Hu and Jiang differ from earlier communist leaders of China?

The official ideology of the Chinese Communist Party

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Exam 14: China

Which of the following describes the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China?

The National People's Congress, China's legislature

The difference between the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution was that the

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was founded in

What event forced China to open its borders to European influences?

How does the Chinese Communist Party exercise control over state organizations?

Which of the following statement is NOT true?

In the spring of 1989, Tiananmen Square was the site of

Which of the following is TRUE?

The Great Leap Forward

The text points to all of the following as potential harbingers of democracy in China EXCEPT

After the collapse of the Chinese empire, _____________ became the first president of China.

Which of the following statements about state-owned enterprises in China is TRUE?

What is meant when China is called a Market-Leninism system?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

How did Hu and Jiang differ from earlier communist leaders of China?

The official ideology of the Chinese Communist Party

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