Political Systems Quiz 2

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Political Systems Quiz 2

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1 In 1989, the government of China responded to the challenge of protests in Tiananmen Square by

halting trade with the West
allowing democratic elections
sending in tanks and troops to end the demonstrations
calling for a special session of the United Nations Security Council

2 One similarity between the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan and the system of feudalism in medieval Europe is that both included

separation of church and state
decentralized government
rule by consent of the governed
opportunities for social mobility

3 ". . . suspending laws . . . , by regal [royal] authority without consent of Parliament is illegal." — English Bill of Rights, 1689

Which form of government does the quotation support?

limited monarchy
dynastic rule
totalitarian
theocracy

4 One similarity between Russia under the czars and the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin is that in both types of government these leaders

tried to reduce their nation's influence in world affairs
developed policies to limit industrial growth
supported the creation of a national church
established an authoritarian form of government

5 Which practice was similar under the rule of the Bolsheviks in Russia and of the Nazi Party in Germany?

establishing communism in their respective nations
permitting a series of multiparty elections
increasing the power of the middle class
limiting government opposition through intimidation and fear

6 Which statement best describes a result of the Glorious Revolution in England (1688)?

England formed an alliance with France.
The power of the monarchy was increased.
Principles of limited government were strengthened.
England lost its colonial possessions.

7 Which political trend exists in present-day Latin America?

Most countries are becoming military juntas.
Communism is spreading throughout the region.
Democracy is replacing dictatorship.
Religious leaders are making government policy.

8 “If man in the state of nature is free, if he is absolute lord of his own person and possessions, why will he give up his freedom? Why will he put himself under the control of any person or institution? The obvious answer is that rights in the state of nature are constantly exposed to the attack of others. Since every man is equal and since most men do not concern themselves with equity and justice, the enjoyment of rights in the state of nature is unsafe and insecure. Hence each man joins in society with others to preserve his life, liberty, and property.” — John Locke, Two Treatises of Government, 1690

This statement provides support for the

elimination of laissez-faire capitalism
formation of government based on a social contract
continuation of absolute monarchy
rejection of the natural rights philosophy

9 One way in which the Glorious Revolution in England, the French Revolution, and the Iranian Revolution are similar is that each revolution

required foreign military intervention
resulted in a republican form of government
brought about religious freedom
challenged the role and power of the monarch

10 Totalitarian countries are characterized by

free and open discussions of ideas
a multiparty system with several candidates for each office
government control of newspapers, radio and television
government protection of people’s civil liberties

11 Lenin’s promise of “Peace, Land, Bread” during the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was made in an effort to

end France’s occupation of Russia
gain popular support to overthrow the government
restore Czar Nicholas II to power
resolve conflicts between farmers of diverse ethnic backgrounds

12 Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of

military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law

13 Which situation is an example of totalitarianism in Germany in the 1930s?

frequent meetings of the German Reichstag
decline of the German economy
strict government control of the press
negotiation of a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union

14 The ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of

a parliament in Britain
military juntas in Latin America
a communist government in China
a theocracy in Iran

15 According to John Locke, the chief role of government was to

protect natural rights
fight territorial wars
ensure the wealth of citizens
redistribute land

16 In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?

The King was restored to unlimited power.
The clergy dominated government.
The middle class gained political influence.
The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.

17 A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

a series of military defeats in Africa
political corruption and the instability of the government
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
continued acceptance of traditional religions

18 Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of the

nonviolent teachings of Shinto
ancient code of bushido
military domination of the government before and during World War II
Japanese military alliance with the Soviet Union that guaranteed their mutual security

19 One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of

the concept of zero
the process of making silk
a republican form of government
the printing press

20 “When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates [government officials], there can be no liberty; because apprehensions [fears] may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws to execute them in a tyrannical manner. . . .” — Baron de Montesquieu, Spirit of the Laws

Which solution would Baron de Montesquieu offer to avoid the enactment of tyrannical laws?

granting freedom of speech
reinstating absolute monarchies
separating the branches of government
limiting natural laws

21 One important result of the French Revolution was that

France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
France lost its spirit of nationalism

22 A result of British rule in India was the

introduction of the caste system
use of five-year economic plans
adoption of a parliamentary system of government
development of an anti-French foreign policy

23 John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support

a return to feudalism in Europe
a government ruled by a divine right monarchy
a society ruled by the Catholic Church
the right of citizens to decide the best form of government

24 The French Revolution (1789), the Bolshevik Revolution (1917), and the Chinese Revolution (1949) were similar in that each led to

military defeat by foreign powers
the rise of dictatorships
governments that were based on Communist principles
rule by a parliamentary government

25 The term empire is best defined as

a political unit that has a common religious faith
a government ruled by the consent of the people
an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
a country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate

26 King Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire were all considered absolute rulers because they

broke from the Roman Catholic Church
helped feudal lords build secure castles
determined government policies without the consent of their people
instituted programs that provided more power to their parliaments

27 The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on

fundamental religious beliefs
the concept of divine right of kings
laws of nature and reason
traditional values

28 Which long-term effect did the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?

The system of mercantilism was strengthened.
The power of the monarchy was limited.
The new American form of government was adopted.
The influence of the middle class was reduced.

29 Israel is a country that has

an abundance of oil
a democratically elected government
Islam as its official religion
friendly ties to Jordan

30 The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they

believed in the theory of divine right of kings
were not allowed to own property under the Old Regime
resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
wanted a communist form of government