Question 1

Which province is most likely to support a system of asymmetrical federalism? Why?

Accepted Answer

Canadian federalism has asymmetrical elements that date to the Constitution Act, 1867 that provided for a different system of private (civil) law for Quebec. The cultural and linguistic difference of Quebec and the question of whether it should be recognized as a distinct society offers a justification for having more areas of legislative authority than the other provincial governments.

Question 2

What parts of the United Kingdom have regional governments and legislatures?

Accepted Answer

Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Question 3

Which one of the following countries has a federal system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  Ireland 
C)  Denmark 
D)  Japan 
A)  the United States 
B)  Ireland 
C)  Denmark 
D)  Japan A

Question 4

Which among the following is considered to be a benefit of a unitary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local governments can claim greater degrees of power and autonomy 
B)  The central government can easily shift blame for unpopular policies to regional or local governments 
C)  The governing authorities may be more likely to work for the common good of the whole country 
D)  The national legislature can more easily represent local interests 
A)  Local governments can claim greater degrees of power and autonomy 
B)  The central government can easily shift blame for unpopular policies to regional or local governments 
C)  The governing authorities may be more likely to work for the common good of the whole country 
D)  The national legislature can more easily represent local interests

Question 5

Unitary systems of government have only one government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Equalization payments in Canada are payments by the Canadian government to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The major urban centres across Canada 
B)  the governments of the poorer provinces 
C)  poor individuals for job training and assistance 
D)  fund programs that provide equal opportunities for women 
A)  The major urban centres across Canada 
B)  the governments of the poorer provinces 
C)  poor individuals for job training and assistance 
D)  fund programs that provide equal opportunities for women

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning the British Exit from the EU is NOT factual.

Accepted Answer

A)  One half of Conservative party MPs favoured leaving the EU 
B)  A majority of voters over 60 voted to leave the EU 
C)  Prime Minister David Cameron believed the voters would choose to leave the EU 
D)  Majorities in Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain in the EU 
A)  One half of Conservative party MPs favoured leaving the EU 
B)  A majority of voters over 60 voted to leave the EU 
C)  Prime Minister David Cameron believed the voters would choose to leave the EU 
D)  Majorities in Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain in the EU

Question 8

Which event precipitated the creation of a Scottish national parliament in the late 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  constitutional amendments by the Courts 
B)  violent protests against rule by England 
C)  a referendum initiated by the Labour Party 
D)  a cut in funding for public services 
A)  constitutional amendments by the Courts 
B)  violent protests against rule by England 
C)  a referendum initiated by the Labour Party 
D)  a cut in funding for public services

Question 9

In Canada, a "third order of government" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  aboriginal self-government 
B)  municipal governments 
C)  international governmental organizations 
D)  North America Free Trade Agreement 
A)  aboriginal self-government 
B)  municipal governments 
C)  international governmental organizations 
D)  North America Free Trade Agreement

Question 10

Why have some countries with unitary systems adopted devolution and what are its positive features?

Accepted Answer

Devolution is often a response to nation

Question 11

The majority of young persons (18-24) in the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union due to concerns about reductions in social and health programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The European Rapid Reaction Force was established to conduct ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  military operations in response to international crises. 
B)  Economic nation building 
C)  Social and cultural endeavours 
D)  Capital financing 
A)  military operations in response to international crises. 
B)  Economic nation building 
C)  Social and cultural endeavours 
D)  Capital financing

Question 13

The major decision making and policy-making body of the European Union is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Court of Justice of the European Union 
B)  European Commission 
C)  European Parliament 
D)  Council of the European Union 
A)  Court of Justice of the European Union 
B)  European Commission 
C)  European Parliament 
D)  Council of the European Union

Question 14

The countries of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their currency are known collectively as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  European Central Bank 
B)  UKIP 
C)  the Eurozone 
D)  European common market 
A)  European Central Bank 
B)  UKIP 
C)  the Eurozone 
D)  European common market

Question 15

Turnout in local elections is almost always lower than in national or provincial elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Local governments are not responsible for ____________?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water 
B)  Sewage 
C)  Immigration 
D)  Public transportation 
A)  Water 
B)  Sewage 
C)  Immigration 
D)  Public transportation

Question 17

Which of the following is an area in which the federal and provincial governments in Canada have concurrent jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  forests 
B)  immigration 
C)  postal service 
D)  education 
A)  forests 
B)  immigration 
C)  postal service 
D)  education

Question 18

Confederal systems are the most common federal system in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scotland has its own Parliament that is able to legislate on matters such as health and education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Asymmetrical federalism is a version of federalism in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  some provincial or state governments have greater self-government than others 
B)  central governments have greater powers than provincial or state governments 
C)  unitary governments dominate provincial or state government 
D)  some provincial or state governments are represented in the national legislature while others are not 
A)  some provincial or state governments have greater self-government than others 
B)  central governments have greater powers than provincial or state governments 
C)  unitary governments dominate provincial or state government 
D)  some provincial or state governments are represented in the national legislature while others are not

Which province is most likely to support a system of asymmetrical federalism? Why?

What parts of the United Kingdom have regional governments and legislatures?

Which one of the following countries has a federal system of government?

Which among the following is considered to be a benefit of a unitary system?

Unitary systems of government have only one government.

Equalization payments in Canada are payments by the Canadian government to ________.

Which of the following statements concerning the British Exit from the EU is NOT factual.

Which event precipitated the creation of a Scottish national parliament in the late 1990s?

In Canada, a "third order of government" refers to ________.

Why have some countries with unitary systems adopted devolution and what are its positive features?

The majority of young persons (18-24) in the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union due to concerns about reductions in social and health programs.

The European Rapid Reaction Force was established to conduct ______________.

The major decision making and policy-making body of the European Union is the ________.

The countries of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their currency are known collectively as ___________.

Turnout in local elections is almost always lower than in national or provincial elections.

Local governments are not responsible for ____________?

Which of the following is an area in which the federal and provincial governments in Canada have concurrent jurisdiction?

Confederal systems are the most common federal system in the world.

Scotland has its own Parliament that is able to legislate on matters such as health and education.

Asymmetrical federalism is a version of federalism in which ________.

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Exam 13: Multiple Governments

Which province is most likely to support a system of asymmetrical federalism? Why?

What parts of the United Kingdom have regional governments and legislatures?

Which one of the following countries has a federal system of government?

Which among the following is considered to be a benefit of a unitary system?

Unitary systems of government have only one government.

Equalization payments in Canada are payments by the Canadian government to ________.

Which of the following statements concerning the British Exit from the EU is NOT factual.

Which event precipitated the creation of a Scottish national parliament in the late 1990s?

In Canada, a "third order of government" refers to ________.

Why have some countries with unitary systems adopted devolution and what are its positive features?

The majority of young persons (18-24) in the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union due to concerns about reductions in social and health programs.

The European Rapid Reaction Force was established to conduct ______________.

The major decision making and policy-making body of the European Union is the ________.

The countries of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their currency are known collectively as ___________.

Turnout in local elections is almost always lower than in national or provincial elections.

Local governments are not responsible for ____________?

Which of the following is an area in which the federal and provincial governments in Canada have concurrent jurisdiction?

Confederal systems are the most common federal system in the world.

Scotland has its own Parliament that is able to legislate on matters such as health and education.

Asymmetrical federalism is a version of federalism in which ________.

Understanding Politics

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Parliamentary Systems

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

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