Exam (elaborations)
AP Comparative Government & Politics_ Sample Multiple Choice from AP Exam.
- Course
- Institution
AP Comparative Government & Politics_ Sample Multiple Choice from AP Exam.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
denicetho
Content preview
AP Comparative Government & Politics:Sample Multiple Choice from AP Exam
In the developed and developing worlds, respectively, the greatest demographic
pressures on policy come from which of the following?
Developed Developing
(a) Gender imbalances Aging
(b) Aging Overpopulation
(c) Emigration Immigration
(d) Overpopulation High death rates
(e) High birth rates Emigration - ANS-b) Aging Overpopulation
An illiberal democracy would typically be characterized by
(a) high voter turnout in single-party elections
(b) military rule coupled with political freedoms
(c) colonial rule and a procedure-based legal system
(d) market-based economic arrangements and limited suffrage
(e) elections coupled with restrictions on individual civil liberties - ANS-(e) elections
coupled with restrictions on individual civil liberties
In which of the following groups of countries has Islam served as a key symbol for
regional political movements?
(a) Great Britain, China, Nigeria
(b) Mexico, Russia, Iran
(c) Nigeria, Great Britain, Iran
(d) Nigeria, Russia, China
(e) Russia, Mexico, China - ANS-(d) Nigeria, Russia, China
Compared to parties in a proportional-representation system, parties in a
single-member system are typically
(a) less centrist
(b) less ideological and less class-based
(c) more region-specific
(d) more likely to have their own social networks
, (e) more tightly linked to specific cultural identities - ANS-(b) less ideological and less
class-based
The political systems of Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia all have
(a) common-law legal systems
(b) two-ballot systems for presidential selection
(c) effective independent judiciaries with judicial review
(d) unitary systems with strong states and a weak central government
(e) bicameral legislatures based partly on regions and partly on population - ANS-(e)
bicameral legislatures based partly on regions and partly on population
Which of the following is typically a function of the head of state in a
parliamentary system?
(a) Making foreign policy
(b) Greeting new foreign ambassadors
(c) Giving final rulings in judicial appeals
(d) Approving a comprehensive annual budget
(e) Assembling a majority coalition in the legislature - ANS-(b) Greeting new foreign
ambassadors
The major motivation for neoliberal economic reforms in Mexico and Nigeria has come
from which of the following?
(a) Political uprising by the urban poor
(b) Collapse of longstanding labor unions
(c) Widespread opposition to globalization
(d) Debt burdens and pressures from international lenders
(e) The need to expand the economic base for military modernization - ANS-(d) Debt
burdens and pressures from international lenders
Which of the following is a feature of the Iranian political system?
(a) Male suffrage only
(b) The president must also be a cleric
(c) The religious character of the state
(d) Diplomatic recognition only of Muslim states
(e) Having a supreme religious leader, a PM, and a president - ANS-(c) The religious
character of the state
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller denicetho. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.68. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77333 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now