Nigeria Test

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.

In which of the following pairs of countries does the press enjoy the greatest freedom?

Great Britain and Nigeria

Which of the following is a difference between federal and unitary systems of government?

In a federal system, subnational governments may maintain their own police forces and militias.

Which of the following is an accurate description of a difference in the legislative structures of the countries? (IMage of Chart)

In the United Kingdom, the upper house is not elected, while in Nigeria, the upper house is elected.

In which two countries were the following economic policies pursued to increase the power of the ruling party ?

Nationalization of oil and gas in Russia and state ownership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Nigeria

Which of the following countries has a history of coups d'état and military rule during the past 50 years?

Nigeria

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 news sources that print influential stories that are biased.

Which of the following statements best characterizes Nigerian society?

Religious diversity, ethnic diversity, linguistic diversity

which two countries does the legislative branch have the power of impeachment?

Russia and Nigeria

Which of the following statements about the role and function of executives in each country is most accurate?

The Chinese president and the Nigerian president are both commanders in chief of the armed forces.

Which of the following statements accurately describes Muslim populations in two AP Comparative Government and Politics course countries?

The Muslim population in the United Kingdom lives mostly in London and other urban areas, while in China most Muslims live in western provinces.

Which of the following best explains why many respondents to the poll agreed that the statement "The court system treats everyone fairly" described Nigeria well?

The Nigerian government has made an effort to reduce corruption in the judicial system by protecting the power of judicial review and independence.

Which of the following has the Nigerian state done to alleviate cleavage-based problems?

Used ethnic quotas in government hiring

In its effort to reduce the problem of ethnonationalism, the 1999 Nigerian Constitution

established the National Youth Service Corps

In Nigeria, Shari'ah law is part of the legal system in the

northern region

Nigeria's democratization process is best described as a

process interrupted by frequent military intervention

The most persistent political challenge facing Nigeria since independence has been

regional and ethno-religious cleavages

Which of the following statements most accurately compares political socialization in two countries studied in the AP Comparative Government and Politics course?

A The Chinese government applies more pressure to socialize citizens around conforming beliefs than does the Nigerian government.

Which of the following do Great Britain and Nigeria have in common?

Both countries have ethnic diversity and strong regional identities

Which of the following best explains why both Nigeria and the United Kingdom have two major political parties?

Both countries' electoral systems use single-member districts with first-past-the-post rules, which tend to favor catch-all parties.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of political cleavages in two AP course countries?

Nigerian and Russian governments both grapple with a Christian-Muslim cleavage that has led to acts of political violence in both countries.

Which of the following is the best explanation of how natural resources have affected political development in Nigeria?

Oil extraction in Nigeria has motivated political elites to seek government control of these resources, deepening corruption and impeding democratic consolidation.

Which of the following is an implication of the author's argument for international trade between Western countries and oil-rich countries?

Oil-rich countries should nationalize oil resources to reduce political influence of foreign governments.

Which of the following correctly describes sources of legitimacy in two AP course countries

The United Kingdom and Nigeria both rely heavily on elections as a source of legitimacy.