Comparative Gov. Unit 5 Test

Which of the following best describes an effect of recent demographic change in the United Kingdom?

A positive net migration of immigrants that has resulted in social and political tensions.

Which of the following accurately describes two main components of structural adjustment programs?

A reduction in government spending and the lowering of import tariffs

Which of the following policies does NOT promote globalization?

Adopting import-substitution industrialization policies

Which of the following has decreased as a consequence of globalization?

Barriers to trade and to the flow of capital and labor between countries

Which of the following is true of cleavages in modern Nigeria and China?

Both countries are experiencing deepening rural-urban divides.

Which of the following accurately explains a common challenge for health services in both the United Kingdom and China?

Both countries have an aging population, so more governmental resources will be needed to deal with health issues.

Which of the following is the best explanation of how two AP Comparative Government and Politics course countries have responded to global market forces?

China has created special economic zones (SEZs) to increase foreign direct investment, while Mexico has privatized some of its oil industry to increase competition.

Which of the following is the most common explanation for China's economic growth after the 1980s?

China successfully attracted foreign direct investment.

Which of the following is an effect of globalization?

Creating a borderless world where economic integration becomes extreme

Which of the following actions would a government take as part of an economic liberalization program?

Decreasing tariffs and subsidies

Nigeria has significantly increased its importance as a regional power through its leadership in which of the following organizations?

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Which of the following accurately explains a consequence of economic liberalization policies in China?

Economic liberalization in china created job growth on the east coats, causing migration east

The resource curse is the theory that...?

Economies that have valuable natural resources will develop more slowly

The most common strategy adopted by developing countries to deal with the problem of population growth is?

Establishing policies that seek to reduce fertility rates

Which of the following best describes a consequence of globalization?

Globalization often leads to increased social tensions, as it tends to challenge traditional power structures and culture.

In a rentier system, public policy is less responsive to citizens because of which of the following factors?

Government revenues are derived from foreign purchases of a particular resource.

Which of the following policies would a government be likely to undertake to address gender equity in a political system?

Implementing gender quotas in legislative elections and improving access to education

According to the passage, which of the following is the most likely implication of China's current economic policies toward African nations?

Indebted African nations may lose sovereignty to the Chinese government and large banks.

Which of the following is true of the current Mexican Constitution?

It declares that all subsoil rights are the property of the nation and limits foreigners' rights to exploit natural resources.

An important change in China in the post

Mao era has been - The encouragement of greater foreign investment in the national economy

Which of the following statements accurately describes how Mexico and Russia have responded to market forces regarding ownership of their oil and natural gas industry?

Mexico has privatized some of its oil and natural gas industry, while Russia has renationalized its oil and natural gas industry.

What is meant by the term "democratic deficit" in the European Union?

Most decision making in the European Union is done by nonelected officials.

Which of the following describes the activities of multinational corporations operating in the oil industry in Nigeria?

Multinational corporations have facilitated corruption in Nigeria and the government's dependency on money from oil.

According to the author, which of the following economic policies is most likely to successfully address the problems discussed in the passage?

Overall strain on social welfare

Which of the following best describes internal migration in Mexico since 2010 ?

People from the south often move to the north to work in maquiladora zones.

During the 1980s, the governments of Great Britain and China did which of the following?

Promoted free markets and private profit incentives

Austerity measures are implemented for the primary purpose of....?

Reducing government spending to address budget deficits

Which of the following is a neoliberal economic policy?

Reducing trade barriers and rolling back state intervention in the economy

Which of the following describes the Chinese government's policy regarding the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

The Chinese government encouraged market-oriented economic reforms and promoted SEZs.

Which of the following is an accurate description of environmental sustainability policies in China?

The Chinese government has stopped certain damaging projects in response to environmental activists.

Which of the following explains how the IMF affected the outcome of the Russian economic transition in the 1990s?

The IMF provided financial assistance to Russia, which influenced the types of restructuring Russia could undertake.

Which of the following best explains how the IMF used its sovereign powers to influence Russia?

The IMF required the privatization of industry and trade liberalization in exchange for economic assistance.

Which of the following best explains the response of the Russian government to the International MonetaryFund (IMF) requirements as argued in the passage?

The Russian government aligned its views with the IMF, which made the economic liberalization process more expedient.

Which of the following is a reason why a country might implement import substitution industrialization (ISI) policies?

The country is attempting to reduce foreign influence on its economy.

Which of the following statements is most accurate about the middle class in Iran?

The middle class in Iran is culturally westernized and often hostile to the clergy.

Which of the following is an outcome of the oil curse discussed in the passage?

There is a lack of economic diversification.

Which of the following best describes women's participation in politics in the developing world?

Traditional cultural values often preclude women from participating in politics

Which of the following best describes Iran?

a rentier state

Austerity measures are usually adopted by countries that are seeking to...?

lower budget deficits and publicly held debt

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the general pattern of internal migration within Mexico?

south to north

The European Union (EU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are examples of

supranational organizations