Quiz 19a - Political Systems

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1 Many European monarchs of the 1600s maintained that they should have absolute power to rule because they

	needed to defend their nations against threats from the Western Hemisphere
	thought that all people should have the right to a good ruler
	had been given their power to govern from God
	thought that communism was the superior political system

2 The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by

	a decentralized political system
	religious diversity
	an increased emphasis on education
	the development of a wealthy middle class

3 The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by

	a strong central government
	rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
	universal suffrage in national elections
	strict adherence to constitutional principles

4 The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in

	the establishment of a two-party political system
	increased political power for ethnic minorities
	a limited monarchy with the Czar as a figurehead
	a federation of socialist republics

5 "The Soviet people want a clear perspective . . . unconditional democracy . . . Glasnost in all things, big and small . . . respect for hard work . . . and faithful service for the cause and the good of society."

The main idea of this quotation is that

	the political system of a Communist nation cannot be changed
	foreign aid is needed to achieve economic stability
	the nation has been damaged by civil unrest
	both the government and the people must make major changes

6 Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?

	Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system.
	Cuba was denied admission to the United Nations.
	All social classes united to support the new government.
	The power of the Roman Catholic Church in Cuba was greatly increased.

7 Which type of political system did V. I. Lenin, Adolf Hitler, and Benito Mussolini establish in their countries?

	constitutional monarchy
	totalitarianism
	representative democracy
	theocracy

8 Which political system is the basis of Japan's government today?

	parliamentary democracy
	military dictatorship
	absolute monarchy
	national socialism

9 Which belief is common to both 17th-century absolutism and 20th-century totalitarianism?

	A two-party political system is essential for a stable society.
	Separation of church and state should be encouraged.
	Dissenters are dangerous and should be punished.
	The state should establish a strong public school system.

10 Which term best describes the political system in Russia before the 20th century?

	constitutional republic
	absolute monarchy
	parliamentary democracy
	military dictatorship

11 ". . . for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few . . . an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household.... We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs not as a harmless but as a useless character...." –Pericles, 431 B.C.

Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?

	monarchy
	aristocracy
	democracy
	autocracy

12 The overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a

	Communist government allied with the Soviet Union
	monarchy opposed to constitutional changes
	government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders
	government influenced by Iraq and Syria

13 In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the

	central government in Rome
	military alliance between France and Germany
	federation of the craft guilds
	Roman Catholic Church

14 One result of British colonialism in India was that India

	adopted a parliamentary system of government
	developed religious unity
	supported Western foreign policies in the United Nations
	created Programs to increase its population

15 Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch?

	“The government that governs best, governs least.”
	“I am the state.”
	“The government must be based on a sound constitution.”
	“It is the parliament that must make the laws.”