Quiz 19c - Political Systems

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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