Question 1

What is the term used for the protracted Palestinian uprising against the Israelis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Junta
B)   Jihad
C)   Intifada
D)   Patricide
E)   KhettF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

The two German legislative units are the Bundestag and the .

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A)   Bundesderg
B)   Leänder
C)   Chancellery
D)   Bundesrat
E)   LöaderF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

The U.S. Congress and British Parliament both have all of these powers in common EXCEPT the ability to

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A)   pass or defeat legislation.
B)   confirm new cabinet members.
C)   bring down the executive office with a vote of no confidence.
D)   play an oversight role.
E)   levy taxes. control budgets.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

What makes Britain a model of what Aristotle called a mixed regime?

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A)   It combines a queen and a prime minister.
B)   It is based on a constitution.
C)   It places legislative power in the hands of the House of Lords.
D)   It includes different branches of government that represent different classes.
E)   It gives parliament the power to oust the prime minister.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

With 70 percent of its 1.1 billion population still living in small villages, which of the following is the best description of India today?

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A)   Urban society in a rural pattern
B)   Rural society in a postindustrial world
C)   Rural society in an urban world
D)   Country mentality in an industrial world
E)   Urban world occupying a rural societyF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

France's first three tries at a republican government ended in a dictatorship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The German federal system has stronger regional government than the United States, as the Länder have more
power and receive a larger portion of taxes than American states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A British Prime Minister's job depends solely on his/her ability to maintain the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Japan is a perfect example of what Aristotle would call a "mixed regime."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What element of the Israeli and British parliamentary systems distinguishes them from most other parliamentary democracies?

Accepted Answer

A)   A dual executive
B)   The lack of a written constitution
C)   A mixed regime
D)   The existence of a loyal opposition
E)   The enforcement of strict party disciplineF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which statement about India is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Half of all Indian women are illiterate.
B)   India's population is expected to surpass that of China in the next decade or so.
C)   Many people have no written documents to prove their identity.
D)   Ethnic and religious clashes continue to plague the country.
E)   Most of India's people live in cities.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 12

In Germany, who is considered the most important government official?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chancellor
B)   President
C)   Prime minister
D)   Executive commander
E)   PremierF) B) and D)
G) All of the above A

Question 13

Japan has successfully blended Western political forms and Japanese political culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Unlike that of France and Britain, the upper house of the German legislative branch is more powerful than the lower house.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In______ Japan, is the head of state, but only the can make laws.

Accepted Answer

A)   prime minister; emperor
B)   emperor; prime minister
C)   Diet; prime minister
D)   Diet; emperor
E)   emperor; DietF) A) and D)
G) B) and D) E

Question 16

Which country adopted a new constitution and parliamentary system of government, as part of a post World War II agreement?

Accepted Answer

A)   India
B)   Israel
C)   Japan
D)   Germany
E)   FranceF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

It is possible for the House of Lords to thwart legislation passed in the House of Commons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Unlike U.S. Senators and Representatives, what key power does the U.S. President possess?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rule of law
B)   National popular mandate
C)   Judicial review
D)   Control of the bureaucracy
E)   Constitutional mandateF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is a good example of representative democracy at its best?

Accepted Answer

A)   Germany's Bundestag
B)   Israel's Knessett
C)   India's Lok Sabha
D)   France's Fifth Republic
E)   Britain's Question TimeF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

France has more political parties, representing a wider range of interests, than the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 7: Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

What is the term used for the protracted Palestinian uprising against the Israelis?

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The two German legislative units are the Bundestag and the .

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The U.S. Congress and British Parliament both have all of these powers in common EXCEPT the ability to

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What makes Britain a model of what Aristotle called a mixed regime?

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With 70 percent of its 1.1 billion population still living in small villages, which of the following is the best description of India today?

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France's first three tries at a republican government ended in a dictatorship.

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The German federal system has stronger regional government than the United States, as the Länder have more power and receive a larger portion of taxes than American states.

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A British Prime Minister's job depends solely on his/her ability to maintain the economy.

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Japan is a perfect example of what Aristotle would call a "mixed regime."

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What element of the Israeli and British parliamentary systems distinguishes them from most other parliamentary democracies?

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Which statement about India is FALSE?

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In Germany, who is considered the most important government official?

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Japan has successfully blended Western political forms and Japanese political culture.

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Unlike that of France and Britain, the upper house of the German legislative branch is more powerful than the lower house.

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In______ Japan, is the head of state, but only the can make laws.

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Which country adopted a new constitution and parliamentary system of government, as part of a post World War II agreement?

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It is possible for the House of Lords to thwart legislation passed in the House of Commons.

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Unlike U.S. Senators and Representatives, what key power does the U.S. President possess?

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Which of the following is a good example of representative democracy at its best?

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France has more political parties, representing a wider range of interests, than the United States.

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