Unit 3 FRQ Comp Gov
Which of the following accurately describes a cleavage in Iran?
A religious cleavage exists between the Shia Muslims and the minority Iranian Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians
Followers of both socialism and communism are most likely to favor which of the following policy programs?
The reduction of economic inequality
Which of the following best explains the status of the media freedom in Iran?
There are some media censorship but the government allows independent news sources as a way to maintain legitimacy.
Civil societies require which of the following?
voluntary associations
Which of the following best explains why regional identities have to led to independence movements in the UK but not in Mexico.
A history of the regions existence as separate as the United Kingdom
Which of the following accurately compares civil liberties and authoritarian and democratic regimes
Authoritarian regimes limit citizens control of the media which in democratic regimes media is largely in the hands of private citizens
Which of the following do Great Britain and Nigeria have in common
Both countries have strong regional and ethnic identities
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the treatment of ethnic minorities in china?
China officially protects the use of minority languages by approved minority groups
In the 20th century the greatest social cleavage manifested in the British politics was?
Class
The United Kingdom has used a referendum in the past 10 years to
Decide whether to leave the European Union
Which of the following is an accurate description of the difference between fascism and individualism?
Fascism is the belief in an extreme nationalistic ideology, and individualism is the belief that preserving individual freedom is more important than collective goals.
Which of the following is found in liberal democracies?
Elections
Which of the following best describes the difference between fascism and populism?
Fascism is an extreme nationalistic ideology that favors authoritarian rule and the right of ethnic majority over that of ethnic minorities, and populism is the belief in right of the common people over elites.
Which of the following best describes the difference between fascism and communism?
Fascism is the belief in a nationalistic ideology favoring authoritarian rule, and communism is the belief in there removal of private property and government control over the economy.
although Russia is no longer a communist state one feature shared with communist china is
Government restrictions on the development id Civil society
Which of following describes a contrasting political value?
In Mexico, the government is limited to the same rules as its citizens whereas in Russia the government uses law to reinforce the authority of the state.
Which of the following best describes civil society?
Individuals organizing and expressing their interests
Which of the following is a true statement about the Chinese governments approach to ethnic minorities?
It has given some latitude to ethnic minorities in such matters as population control and language.
Which of the following best describes Iranian political culture?
It values the community's welfare above individual rights.
The two largest ethnic groups in Mexico are
Mestizos and Ingddigenous
Which of the following explains how civil society interacts with politics in both Nigeria and Mexico?
Nigeria and Mexico both benefit from an increasingly active civil society, much of which focuses on corruption and economics.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of political cleavages in two AP course countries?
Nigerian and Russian government both grapple with a Christian- Muslim cleavage that has led to acts of political violence in both countries.
Which of the following accurately compares the status of civil liberties and civil rights democratic and authoritarian regimes
Only democratic refines encourage citizen control of the political agenda by granting civil liberties
Which of the following accurately compares the status of civil liberties and civil rights in democratic regimes?
Only democratic regimes encourage citizen control of the political agenda by granting civil liberties.
Which of the following examples best illustrates a challenge to political socialization in the United Kingdom and Nigeria?
People are socialized in both countries partly through the media, and there are several new sources that print influential stories that are biased.
The most persistent political challenge facing Nigeria since Independence has been
Regional and ethno-religious clevages
Which of the following refers to a vote by the public on a particular policy issue?
Referendum
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of cleavages in two course countries?
Regional cleavages have resulted in demands for greater autonomy and independence in the UK, whereas in Mexico, regional cleavage's have only resulted in demands for a greater autonomy.
Developing countries with multiple political parties are most often divided along which of the following lines of cleavage?
Religion and ethnicity
Which of the following statements best characterizes Nigerian Society?
Religious diversity, ethnic diversity, linguistic diversity
Which of the following best examples why Russia put limits in civil society organizations with foreign censorship
Russian leaders are concerned that's a vibrant civil society would promote democratization and liberalism by promoting organization and participation
Which of the following political blocks would be most likely to favor nationalization of large industrial enterprises.
Socialists
Which of the following statements most accurately compares political socialization in two countries studied in the AP Comparative government and Politics course?
The Chinese government applies more pressure to socialize citizens around conforming beliefs than does than Nigerian government.
With regard to regard to human rights in Iran, the Iranian government has acted in the which following ways?
The Irish government has been known to target and imprison political opponents -including journalists, minority group.
Which of the following statements accurately describes Muslim populations in two AP comp gov countries?
The Muslim population in the Uk lives mostly in London and other urban areas, while in China most Muslims live in western provinces
Which of the following statements best compares government regulation of civil society in Russia with that if the United Kingdom?
The Russian government monitors civil society groups much more closely than does the government of the United Kingdom.
Which of the following best describes political culture?
The collective attitudes, values, and beliefs of the citizenry and the norms of behavior in the political system
Which of the following is the purpose of the great firewall in China?
To limit political criticism on social media.