Question 1

The head of state and head of government are the same person in a presidential system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One cause of presidentialization is

Accepted Answer

A)  the lack of public trust in prime ministers. 
B)  the desire to copy from the United States. 
C)  the role of the media. 
D)  political decentralization. 
E)  constitutional changes in many European countries. 
A)  the lack of public trust in prime ministers. 
B)  the desire to copy from the United States. 
C)  the role of the media. 
D)  political decentralization. 
E)  constitutional changes in many European countries.

Question 3

What are the tensions between a politicized and professional civil service? Do you think that the civil service should be subject to "politicization"?

Accepted Answer

The tensions between a politicized and p

Question 4

In which type of system is executive and parliamentary power separated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presidential 
B)  Parliamentary 
C)  A supranational one 
D)  One with proportional representation 
E)  A constitutional monarchy 
A)  Presidential 
B)  Parliamentary 
C)  A supranational one 
D)  One with proportional representation 
E)  A constitutional monarchy

Question 5

When comparing a parliamentary and presidential system, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The chief executive in a parliamentary system is more accountable to parliament. 
B)  The chief executive in a parliamentary system is less accountable to parliament. 
C)  The level of accountability of chief executives to parliament is about the same. 
D)  It is easier for voters to remove a prime minister than a president. 
E)  The presidential system has a less predictable term of office. 
A)  The chief executive in a parliamentary system is more accountable to parliament. 
B)  The chief executive in a parliamentary system is less accountable to parliament. 
C)  The level of accountability of chief executives to parliament is about the same. 
D)  It is easier for voters to remove a prime minister than a president. 
E)  The presidential system has a less predictable term of office.

Question 6

According to Duverger's definition of semi-presidentialism, presidents in this type of system are not directly elected by voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As used in this chapter, state capacity depends upon

Accepted Answer

A)  the prime minister. 
B)  the parliament. 
C)  the president. 
D)  the military. 
E)  the bureaucracy. 
A)  the prime minister. 
B)  the parliament. 
C)  the president. 
D)  the military. 
E)  the bureaucracy.

Question 8

All of the following are true about presidential systems EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  divided government is possible. 
B)  there is separation of powers. 
C)  there are set terms of office. 
D)  the chief executive is elected by voters. 
E)  the president can dismiss the prime minister. 
A)  divided government is possible. 
B)  there is separation of powers. 
C)  there are set terms of office. 
D)  the chief executive is elected by voters. 
E)  the president can dismiss the prime minister.

Question 9

Why might Italy have less durable governments than Sweden or Great Britain? Try to come up with several possible arguments.

Accepted Answer

There are several possible reasons why I

Question 10

Cabinets are a type of institution only found in parliamentary systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Swedish governments are among the least durable in Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some suggest that a parliamentary system better reflects voters' preferences than a presidential system, even though presidents are directly elected by voters. Why might this be the case?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why some sugge

Question 13

Why is a British prime minister, in terms of institutional power, more powerful than a U.S. president?

Accepted Answer

The assertion that a British Prime Minis

Question 14

A vote of no confidence

Accepted Answer

A)  is a means by which a monarch can exercise some political power. 
B)  can remove the prime minister. 
C)  can remove the president. 
D)  can remove either the president or the prime minister. 
E)  means voters have rejected the government. 
A)  is a means by which a monarch can exercise some political power. 
B)  can remove the prime minister. 
C)  can remove the president. 
D)  can remove either the president or the prime minister. 
E)  means voters have rejected the government.

Question 15

In constitutional monarchies, the head of state is

Accepted Answer

A)  the prime minister. 
B)  elected by voters. 
C)  unelected. 
D)  approved by parliament. 
E)  the most important political actor. 
A)  the prime minister. 
B)  elected by voters. 
C)  unelected. 
D)  approved by parliament. 
E)  the most important political actor.

Question 16

In the French system of government, there is both a president and a prime minister.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

From Figure 6.1 in the text, one can conclude that

Accepted Answer

A)  most European governments last less than two years. 
B)  coalition governments last longer than majoritarian ones. 
C)  German governments last longer than those in Sweden. 
D)  the duration of European governments varies widely. 
E)  coalition governments in Poland have been durable. 
A)  most European governments last less than two years. 
B)  coalition governments last longer than majoritarian ones. 
C)  German governments last longer than those in Sweden. 
D)  the duration of European governments varies widely. 
E)  coalition governments in Poland have been durable.

Question 18

Monarchy in contemporary Europe serves a mostly symbolic role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cabinet ministers

Accepted Answer

A)  are appointed by the head of government. 
B)  check the powers of the prime minister. 
C)  are elected by voters. 
D)  have powers that illustrate the "presidentialization" of politics. 
E)  are the members of parliament responsible for selecting the prime minister. 
A)  are appointed by the head of government. 
B)  check the powers of the prime minister. 
C)  are elected by voters. 
D)  have powers that illustrate the "presidentialization" of politics. 
E)  are the members of parliament responsible for selecting the prime minister.

Question 20

All of the following might be considered advantages of a presidential system over a parliamentary system EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is more stable. 
B)  its leader is directly elected. 
C)  there is separation of powers. 
D)  it is easier to get rid of an unpopular leader. 
E)  presidents can claim a popular mandate. 
A)  it is more stable. 
B)  its leader is directly elected. 
C)  there is separation of powers. 
D)  it is easier to get rid of an unpopular leader. 
E)  presidents can claim a popular mandate.

The head of state and head of government are the same person in a presidential system.

One cause of presidentialization is

What are the tensions between a politicized and professional civil service? Do you think that the civil service should be subject to "politicization"?

In which type of system is executive and parliamentary power separated?

When comparing a parliamentary and presidential system, which statement is true?

According to Duverger's definition of semi-presidentialism, presidents in this type of system are not directly elected by voters.

As used in this chapter, state capacity depends upon

All of the following are true about presidential systems EXCEPT

Why might Italy have less durable governments than Sweden or Great Britain? Try to come up with several possible arguments.

Cabinets are a type of institution only found in parliamentary systems.

Swedish governments are among the least durable in Europe.

Some suggest that a parliamentary system better reflects voters' preferences than a presidential system, even though presidents are directly elected by voters. Why might this be the case?

Why is a British prime minister, in terms of institutional power, more powerful than a U.S. president?

A vote of no confidence

In constitutional monarchies, the head of state is

In the French system of government, there is both a president and a prime minister.

From Figure 6.1 in the text, one can conclude that

Monarchy in contemporary Europe serves a mostly symbolic role.

Cabinet ministers

All of the following might be considered advantages of a presidential system over a parliamentary system EXCEPT

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The head of state and head of government are the same person in a presidential system.

One cause of presidentialization is

What are the tensions between a politicized and professional civil service? Do you think that the civil service should be subject to "politicization"?

In which type of system is executive and parliamentary power separated?

When comparing a parliamentary and presidential system, which statement is true?

According to Duverger's definition of semi-presidentialism, presidents in this type of system are not directly elected by voters.

As used in this chapter, state capacity depends upon

All of the following are true about presidential systems EXCEPT

Why might Italy have less durable governments than Sweden or Great Britain? Try to come up with several possible arguments.

Cabinets are a type of institution only found in parliamentary systems.

Swedish governments are among the least durable in Europe.

Some suggest that a parliamentary system better reflects voters' preferences than a presidential system, even though presidents are directly elected by voters. Why might this be the case?

Why is a British prime minister, in terms of institutional power, more powerful than a U.S. president?

A vote of no confidence

In constitutional monarchies, the head of state is

In the French system of government, there is both a president and a prime minister.

From Figure 6.1 in the text, one can conclude that

Monarchy in contemporary Europe serves a mostly symbolic role.

Cabinet ministers

All of the following might be considered advantages of a presidential system over a parliamentary system EXCEPT

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

Political Parties and Elections

Political Culture and Political Behavior

Economic Issues in Europe

Immigration and Multi-Culturalism

European Security and Foreign Policy

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