Question 1

Within the British government, the party out of power is sometimes known as
________________________.

Accepted Answer

the loyal opposition

Question 2

The author of Mein Kampf was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Adolf Hitler
B)   Josef Stalin
C)   Napoleon
D)   Mao Zedong A

Question 3

With regard to the government in the People's Republic of China (PRC), which of the following is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   The primary purpose for the existence of legislative bodies is to rubber-stamp policies as they emanate from the Politburo.
B)   In the PRC, the key legislative unit is the National People's Congress.
C)   The real locus of power in the PRC is the Communist Party general secretary and the Politburo.
D)   The PRC continues to foster a "personalist" leadership as it did earlier under Mao Zedong. D

Question 4

The British Civil Service is a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   meritocracy
B)   aristocracy
C)   patronage system
D)   oligarchy

Question 5

Nazi Germany systematically killed millions of Jews in the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nazi Germany systematically killed millions of Jews...

Question 6

_____________is a system of government characterized by a totalitarian ideology, dictatorial leadership, an oppressive one-party system, and the glorification of the state and its people.

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The answer of _____________is a system of government characterized by...

Question 7

British Prime Minister David Cameron stepped down from leadership of his party after a national referendum called for Great Britain to leave the European Union. The policy for leaving the EU was called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of British Prime Minister David Cameron stepped down...

Question 8

In the British political system, which of the following bears responsibility for key government decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   the House of Commons
B)   the House of Lords
C)   the cabinet
D)   the judiciary

Question 9

Which of the following contributed to Afghanistan's being designated a failed or fragile state?

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple invasions and occupation by outside powers
B)   civil wars based on a waring tribal political and social structure
C)   widespread corruption
D)   all of these

Question 10

From 1949 until his death in 1976, the People's Republic of China was led by the revolutionary leader _______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of From 1949 until his death in 1976,...

Question 11

The ability of a dictator to control how the general populace perceives his regime was vividly captured in George Orwell's novel _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability of a dictator to control...

Question 12

How does China's political system significantly differ from Western, constitutional democracy? What role does its political culture play in shaping those differences?

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The answer of How does China's political system significantly differ...

Question 13

It has been asserted by some political scientists and commentators that the British parliamentary system of government is superior to that of the American system of government. Do you agree with this assertion? If so, why? If not, why not?

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The answer of It has been asserted by some political...

Question 14

Which of the following is not a parliamentary form of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   Germany
B)   Italy
C)   Israel
D)   The United States

Question 15

All but one of the following are contemporary dictators. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kim Jong Il
B)   Islam A. Karimov
C)   Shavkat Mirziyoyev
D)   Angela Merkel

Question 16

How does totalitarianism differ from other forms of authoritarian rule, and what in your judgment is its appeal?

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The answer of How does totalitarianism differ from other forms...

Question 17

In Great Britain, the executive is the cabinet, which is headed by the _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Great Britain, the executive is the...

Question 18

The Communist Party's principal policymaking and executive committee is called
the___________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Communist Party's principal policymaking and executive...

Question 19

Which of the following is not an operative ideal of Nazi thought?

Accepted Answer

A)   racism and anti-Semitism
B)   elitist theories of leadership
C)   Marxism
D)   nationalism

Question 20

Discuss the difference between a government of separated powers and one of connected powers. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each?

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The answer of Discuss the difference between a government of...

Exam 10: Comparative Politics

Within the British government, the party out of power is sometimes known as ________________________.