Quiz 19b - Political Systems

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1 In Latin America which situation has usually resulted when military leaders seize power?

Democratic rule by civilian government is quickly restored.
Alliances are formed with Communist nations.
Dictatorships are established.
Divisions between the social classes are eliminated.

2 The Cuban Revolution in 1959 and the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua in 1979 were similar in that both resulted in the

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

3 A characteristic of both European and Japanese feudalism was

a decentralized government
the adoption of Christianity
an open democratic society
the many opportunities for social mobility

4 The Confucian view of government and the Chinese Communist view of government were similar in that both stressed

loyalty to the government
the need for filial piety
a civil service system
equality of men and women

5 Louis XIV and Peter the Great would most likely agree with the expression

“government should leave businesses alone”
“countries should settle differences without war”
“do not question government authority”
“all men are created with natural rights"

6 A totalitarian society is one in which

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

7 During the mid-1930s, which characteristic was common to Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia?

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

8 Which statement represents a characteristic of democracy?

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.

9 Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

"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."

10 One way in which Lech Walesa, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Nelson Mandela are similar is that each

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

11 Which aspect of life in India demonstrates the influence of the British colonial period?

arranged marriages
religious tradition of Hinduism
constitutional government
caste system

12 Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in

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

13 According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to

serve the monarch
protect the natural rights of individuals
create overseas settlements
stimulate the economy

14 In Two Treatises of Government, John Locke wrote that the purpose of government was to

keep kings in power
regulate the economy
expand territory
protect natural rights

15 Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

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.