Question 1

The ombudsman helps prevent abuse of power by the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Eastern European countries are not federal because most are not very ethnically diverse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Where is the legal system built upon "common law"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ireland 
B)  Scotland 
C)  France 
D)  Spain 
E)  Switzerland 
A)  Ireland 
B)  Scotland 
C)  France 
D)  Spain 
E)  Switzerland

Question 4

According to the textbook, national level courts

Accepted Answer

A)  are hostile to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). 
B)  tell the ECJ how to rule. 
C)  have worked together to undermine the ECJ. 
D)  often cooperate with the ECJ. 
E)  have little to do with the ECJ. 
A)  are hostile to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). 
B)  tell the ECJ how to rule. 
C)  have worked together to undermine the ECJ. 
D)  often cooperate with the ECJ. 
E)  have little to do with the ECJ.

Question 5

Devolution is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  subsidiarity. 
B)  judicial review. 
C)  centralization of power. 
D)  market-based economic reform. 
E)  parliamentary supremacy. 
A)  subsidiarity. 
B)  judicial review. 
C)  centralization of power. 
D)  market-based economic reform. 
E)  parliamentary supremacy.

Question 6

Judges have more power and discretion

Accepted Answer

A)  in systems that use "common law." 
B)  in systems that use "code law." 
C)  in supranational systems. 
D)  in federal systems. 
E)  in matters involving EU law. 
A)  in systems that use "common law." 
B)  in systems that use "code law." 
C)  in supranational systems. 
D)  in federal systems. 
E)  in matters involving EU law.

Question 7

Separatism in Italy seems to be driven by

Accepted Answer

A)  poorer regions wanting to secede. 
B)  richer regions wanting to secede. 
C)  ethnic divisions. 
D)  historical divisions reanimating themselves. 
E)  linguistic divisions. 
A)  poorer regions wanting to secede. 
B)  richer regions wanting to secede. 
C)  ethnic divisions. 
D)  historical divisions reanimating themselves. 
E)  linguistic divisions.

Question 8

The European Court of Justice functions as a supranational institution

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Padania is a region of Spain that is clamoring for independence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

France's current constitution was adopted after World War II.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Judicial review

Accepted Answer

A)  is found in federal states because powers within the country must be formally divided. 
B)  is found in unitary states because powers within the country must be formally divided. 
C)  is found in federal states because people have more rights in a federal system. 
D)  is found in federal states because they are more diverse. 
E)  is found in federal states because they have newer constitutions. 
A)  is found in federal states because powers within the country must be formally divided. 
B)  is found in unitary states because powers within the country must be formally divided. 
C)  is found in federal states because people have more rights in a federal system. 
D)  is found in federal states because they are more diverse. 
E)  is found in federal states because they have newer constitutions.

Question 12

Judges in Europe are typically elected to office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The group in Spain associated with separatist violence are the

Accepted Answer

A)  Catalans. 
B)  Padanians. 
C)  Basques. 
D)  Castillians. 
E)  Valencians. 
A)  Catalans. 
B)  Padanians. 
C)  Basques. 
D)  Castillians. 
E)  Valencians.

Question 14

Constitutions typically do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  define how power is distributed among political actors. 
B)  define the nature and extent of citizens' rights. 
C)  serve as the foundation for all laws. 
D)  establish how many political parties will exist in a country. 
E)  establish how political decisions are to be made. 
A)  define how power is distributed among political actors. 
B)  define the nature and extent of citizens' rights. 
C)  serve as the foundation for all laws. 
D)  establish how many political parties will exist in a country. 
E)  establish how political decisions are to be made.

Question 15

Judicial review

Accepted Answer

A)  is found in all European countries. 
B)  has become a more common feature in European countries. 
C)  gives voters the chance to overturn laws. 
D)  is an example of majoritarian democracy. 
E)  occurs in Europe only in the European Court of Justice. 
A)  is found in all European countries. 
B)  has become a more common feature in European countries. 
C)  gives voters the chance to overturn laws. 
D)  is an example of majoritarian democracy. 
E)  occurs in Europe only in the European Court of Justice.

Question 16

Strong separatist movements exist in

Accepted Answer

A)  Germany and France. 
B)  Germany and Italy. 
C)  Great Britain and Spain. 
D)  Ireland and Sweden. 
E)  Bulgaria and Poland. 
A)  Germany and France. 
B)  Germany and Italy. 
C)  Great Britain and Spain. 
D)  Ireland and Sweden. 
E)  Bulgaria and Poland.

Question 17

Judicial review is conducted differently in France and Germany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Federal states in Europe

Accepted Answer

A)  are more homogeneous. 
B)  have bicameral parliaments where both houses have real power. 
C)  are semi-presidential. 
D)  adopt single-member district plurality voting. 
E)  are concentrated in Eastern Europe. 
A)  are more homogeneous. 
B)  have bicameral parliaments where both houses have real power. 
C)  are semi-presidential. 
D)  adopt single-member district plurality voting. 
E)  are concentrated in Eastern Europe.

Question 19

The German Constitutional Court

Accepted Answer

A)  is weak compared to similar courts in Europe. 
B)  has intervened in cases to shape Germany's relationship with the EU. 
C)  is unique in Europe because voters elect its judges. 
D)  has never declared a German law unconstitutional. 
E)  can be overridden if a law is passed with a two-thirds vote. 
A)  is weak compared to similar courts in Europe. 
B)  has intervened in cases to shape Germany's relationship with the EU. 
C)  is unique in Europe because voters elect its judges. 
D)  has never declared a German law unconstitutional. 
E)  can be overridden if a law is passed with a two-thirds vote.

Question 20

Why has separatism emerged in several European countries? Be able to give examples to complement your analysis.

Accepted Answer

Separatism has emerged in several Europe

The ombudsman helps prevent abuse of power by the government.

Eastern European countries are not federal because most are not very ethnically diverse.

Where is the legal system built upon "common law"?

According to the textbook, national level courts

Devolution is an example of

Judges have more power and discretion

Separatism in Italy seems to be driven by

The European Court of Justice functions as a supranational institution

Padania is a region of Spain that is clamoring for independence.

France's current constitution was adopted after World War II.

Judicial review

Judges in Europe are typically elected to office.

The group in Spain associated with separatist violence are the

Constitutions typically do all of the following EXCEPT

Judicial review

Strong separatist movements exist in

Judicial review is conducted differently in France and Germany.

Federal states in Europe

The German Constitutional Court

Why has separatism emerged in several European countries? Be able to give examples to complement your analysis.

Introduction: What Is Europe

Political and Economic Development in Western and Eastern Europe

The Institutions and Policies of the European Union

Parliaments and Electoral Systems

Executive Authority in Europe

Legal Structures and Judicial Systems

Political Culture and Political Behavior

Economic Issues in Europe

Immigration and Multi-Culturalism

European Security and Foreign Policy

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Exam 7: Political Parties and Elections

The ombudsman helps prevent abuse of power by the government.

Eastern European countries are not federal because most are not very ethnically diverse.

Where is the legal system built upon "common law"?

According to the textbook, national level courts

Devolution is an example of

Judges have more power and discretion

Separatism in Italy seems to be driven by

The European Court of Justice functions as a supranational institution

Padania is a region of Spain that is clamoring for independence.

France's current constitution was adopted after World War II.

Judicial review

Judges in Europe are typically elected to office.

The group in Spain associated with separatist violence are the

Constitutions typically do all of the following EXCEPT

Judicial review

Strong separatist movements exist in

Judicial review is conducted differently in France and Germany.

Federal states in Europe

The German Constitutional Court

Why has separatism emerged in several European countries? Be able to give examples to complement your analysis.

Introduction: What Is Europe

Political and Economic Development in Western and Eastern Europe

The Institutions and Policies of the European Union

Parliaments and Electoral Systems

Executive Authority in Europe

Legal Structures and Judicial Systems

Political Culture and Political Behavior

Economic Issues in Europe

Immigration and Multi-Culturalism

European Security and Foreign Policy

Possible Scenarios and Final Questions

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