Question 1

After World War II,German businesses and unions have shown

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A) an unusual ability to work together. 
B) that they are adamantly opposed. 
C) an ability to ignore each other. 
D) that their interests are too disparate to work together. 
A) an unusual ability to work together. 
B) that they are adamantly opposed. 
C) an ability to ignore each other. 
D) that their interests are too disparate to work together. A

Question 2

The Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU)are generally considered as a conservative party.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The "New Politics" movement focuses on economic equality.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The major functions of the Bundestag include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) provide government oversight. 
B) represent state interests. 
C) enact legislation. 
D) be a forum for public debate. 
A) provide government oversight. 
B) represent state interests. 
C) enact legislation. 
D) be a forum for public debate.

Question 5

A worldwide depression,war reparations,and the challenge of the National Socialist Party were all factors that caused

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A) Bismarck to unify the German states. 
B) the collapse of East Germany. 
C) the creation of Ostpolitik. 
D) instability within the Weimar Republic. 
A) Bismarck to unify the German states. 
B) the collapse of East Germany. 
C) the creation of Ostpolitik. 
D) instability within the Weimar Republic.

Question 6

The Bundesrat is the national parliament of Germany.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When conflicts arise between departments over jurisdictional or budgetary matters,the Basic Law calls for them to be resolved

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A) by the president. 
B) by the chancellor. 
C) in Cabinet. 
D) in the Constitutional Court. 
A) by the president. 
B) by the chancellor. 
C) in Cabinet. 
D) in the Constitutional Court.

Question 8

The most important source of public revenue is

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A) contributions to the social security program. 
B) indirect taxes. 
C) the VAT. 
D) corporate taxation. 
A) contributions to the social security program. 
B) indirect taxes. 
C) the VAT. 
D) corporate taxation.

Question 9

The relationship between church and state in Germany is

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A) characterized by separation. 
B) not financially linked. 
C) cooperative and mutually supportive. 
D) unimportant in the secular state. 
A) characterized by separation. 
B) not financially linked. 
C) cooperative and mutually supportive. 
D) unimportant in the secular state.

Question 10

All of the following define Chancellor Angela Merkel as a history-making executive for Germany EXCEPT

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A) she was born in East Germany. 
B) she was a member of the Communist Youth League. 
C) she was a chemist,not a politician,by training. 
D) she is a Socialist Democrat. 
A) she was born in East Germany. 
B) she was a member of the Communist Youth League. 
C) she was a chemist,not a politician,by training. 
D) she is a Socialist Democrat.

Question 11

The Constitutional Court provides a check on

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A) excesses of government. 
B) individual rights. 
C) excesses of the European Parliament.. 
D) economic and business rights. 
A) excesses of government. 
B) individual rights. 
C) excesses of the European Parliament.. 
D) economic and business rights.

Question 12

The Basic Law created a unitary system of government for Germany.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

By law,the government of Germany must contact interest groups when formulating policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Social Democratic Party (PDS)are is primarily concerned about unions and the working class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which political party currently holds the most seats in the Bundestag?

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A) Social Democratic Party (SP
D)  
B) Free Democratic Party (FDP) 
C) Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) 
D) Social Democratic Party (SP
D) . 
A) Social Democratic Party (SP
D)  
B) Free Democratic Party (FDP) 
C) Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) 
D) Social Democratic Party (SP
D) .

Question 16

The level of government which employs the most civil servants is

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A) federal 
B) state. 
C) local. 
D) central. 
A) federal 
B) state. 
C) local. 
D) central.

Question 17

Public broadcasting media is generally financed through personal taxes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In In Germany,the head of government is referred to as the Chancellor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Using education to promote political socialization and encourage democracy prior to World War II was

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A) not done. 
B) self-conscious and organized. 
C) considered anti-democratic because it was mandated by government. 
D) ineffective. 
A) not done. 
B) self-conscious and organized. 
C) considered anti-democratic because it was mandated by government. 
D) ineffective.

Question 20

The decision-making style of the cabinet is characterized by

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A) consensus. 
B) competition. 
C) party conflict. 
D) deference to the chancellor. 
A) consensus. 
B) competition. 
C) party conflict. 
D) deference to the chancellor.

After World War II,German businesses and unions have shown

The Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU)are generally considered as a conservative party.

The "New Politics" movement focuses on economic equality.

The major functions of the Bundestag include all of the following EXCEPT

A worldwide depression,war reparations,and the challenge of the National Socialist Party were all factors that caused

The Bundesrat is the national parliament of Germany.

When conflicts arise between departments over jurisdictional or budgetary matters,the Basic Law calls for them to be resolved

The most important source of public revenue is

The relationship between church and state in Germany is

All of the following define Chancellor Angela Merkel as a history-making executive for Germany EXCEPT

The Constitutional Court provides a check on

The Basic Law created a unitary system of government for Germany.

By law,the government of Germany must contact interest groups when formulating policy.

The Social Democratic Party (PDS)are is primarily concerned about unions and the working class.

Which political party currently holds the most seats in the Bundestag?

The level of government which employs the most civil servants is

Public broadcasting media is generally financed through personal taxes.

In In Germany,the head of government is referred to as the Chancellor.

Using education to promote political socialization and encourage democracy prior to World War II was

The decision-making style of the cabinet is characterized by

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Exam 10: Politics in Germany by Russell J Dalton

After World War II,German businesses and unions have shown

The Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU)are generally considered as a conservative party.

The "New Politics" movement focuses on economic equality.

The major functions of the Bundestag include all of the following EXCEPT

A worldwide depression,war reparations,and the challenge of the National Socialist Party were all factors that caused

The Bundesrat is the national parliament of Germany.

When conflicts arise between departments over jurisdictional or budgetary matters,the Basic Law calls for them to be resolved

The most important source of public revenue is

The relationship between church and state in Germany is

All of the following define Chancellor Angela Merkel as a history-making executive for Germany EXCEPT

The Constitutional Court provides a check on

The Basic Law created a unitary system of government for Germany.

By law,the government of Germany must contact interest groups when formulating policy.

The Social Democratic Party (PDS)are is primarily concerned about unions and the working class.

Which political party currently holds the most seats in the Bundestag?

The level of government which employs the most civil servants is

Public broadcasting media is generally financed through personal taxes.

In In Germany,the head of government is referred to as the Chancellor.

Using education to promote political socialization and encourage democracy prior to World War II was

The decision-making style of the cabinet is characterized by

Issues in Comparative Politics

Comparing Political Systems

Political Culture and Political Socialization

Interest Articulation

Interest Aggregation and Political Parties

Government and Policymaking

Public Policy

Politics in Britain by Richard Rose

Politics in France by Martin a Schain

Politics in Japan by Frances Rosenbluth and Michael F Thies

Politics in Russia by Thomas F Remington

Politics in China by Melanie Manion

Politics in Mexico by Wayne a Cornelius and Jeffrey a Weldon

Politics in Brazil by Frances Hagopian

Politics in Iran by He Chehabi and Arang Keshavarzian

Politics in India by Subrata K Mitra

Politics in Nigeria by Robert J Mundt, Oladimeji Aborisade, and a Carl Levan

Politics in the United States by Austin Ranney and Thad Kousser

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