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{{#professor:Quiz #19b - Political Systems (15 Questions)}}
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In Latin America which situation has usually resulted when military leaders seize power?
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-Democratic rule by civilian government is quickly restored.
-Alliances are formed with Communist nations.
+Dictatorships are established.
-Divisions between the social classes are eliminated.

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The Cuban Revolution in 1959 and the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua in 1979 were similar in that both resulted in the
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-strengthening of the role of the Catholic Church in the national government
-protection of human rights and civil liberties
+rise to power of authoritarian governments that promised to raise the standard of living
-refusal of the Soviet Union to provide aid to the new governments

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A characteristic of both European and Japanese feudalism was
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+a decentralized government
-the adoption of Christianity
-an open democratic society
-the many opportunities for social mobility

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The Confucian view of government and the Chinese Communist view of government were similar in that both stressed
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+loyalty to the government
-the need for filial piety
-a civil service system
-equality of men and women

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Louis XIV and Peter the Great would most likely agree with the expression
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-“government should leave businesses alone”
-“countries should settle differences without war”
+“do not question government authority”
-“all men are created with natural rights"

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A totalitarian society is one in which
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+the government controls most aspects of life
-religious beliefs are supported by the government
-the state is considered a servant of the citizens
-citizens can publicly criticize the actions of the leaders

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During the mid-1930s, which characteristic was common to Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia?
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-government ownership of the means of production and distribution
+one-party system that denied basic human rights
-encouragement of individual freedom of expression in the arts
-emphasis on consumer goods rather than on weapons

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Which statement represents a characteristic of democracy?
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-Religious leaders control government policy.
+Citizens are the source of power in government.
-The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people.
-The laws of the government are made by influential military officers.

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Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
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+"The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government."
-"I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens."
-"This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens."
-"I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God."

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One way in which Lech Walesa, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Nelson Mandela are similar is that each
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+led the people of his nation toward a more democratic government
-fought for power for the black majority over the white minority
-worked to end communism in his country
-refused to participate in the United Nations

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Which aspect of life in India demonstrates the influence of the British colonial period?
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-arranged marriages
-religious tradition of Hinduism
+constitutional government
-caste system

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Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in
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-supporting the divine right theory
-debating the role of the Church in society
+changing the relationship between people and their government
-promoting increased powers for European monarchs

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According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to
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-serve the monarch
+protect the natural rights of individuals
-create overseas settlements
-stimulate the economy

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In Two Treatises of Government, John Locke wrote that the purpose of government was to
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-keep kings in power
-regulate the economy
-expand territory
+protect natural rights

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Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?
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-Universal suffrage is a basic human right.
-Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government.
+Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.
-Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society.

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