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All of the following are true about QUANGOS
-Generally operates at arms length from the govt -An NGO performing govt functions, often with $ from the govt -can combine governmental and private sector expertise
Which describes how members are elected to the Duma?
1/2 FPTP and 1/2 PR
What is a parastatal?
A government-owned business
Iran and China share which of the following institutional arrangements?
A national assembly with only limited powers to oversee the executive and enact laws
It is often said that in a parliamentary model, the executive and legislative functions are fused. What is meant by this characterization?
A parliamentary system combines the lawmaking and executive functions of government.
One role of the head of Iran's judiciary is to
Appoint half of the Guardian Council
Powers of the Federation Council include all of the following EXCEPT
Approve PM selection
Which is the correct pairing of powers of China's national legislature?
Approves policies endorsed by the executive ;Elects the president
Which is the correct pairing of features of Mexico's legislative structure?
Bicameral ;Elected national legislature
Which of the following describes a political challenge common to legislatures in both Russia and China?
Both countries have legislatures that confirm either a prime minister or premier.
Which of the following describes a political challenge common to legislatures in both the United Kingdom and Mexico?
Both countries have legislatures with multiple competing parties. Correct. The legislatures in the United Kingdom and Mexico have multiple, competing parties. In the United Kingdom there are two major parties, the Conservative and Labour parties, and there are minor and regional parties that are able to win legislative representation, too. The multiparty system in Mexico is dominated by PAN, the PRD, and the PRI.
Which of the following statements is true with regard to the judicial systems in Nigeria and Iran?
Both systems have elements of Shari'ah law incorporated into their judicial systems.
Which of the following is true of a presidential system?
Cabinet members operate more independently of the legislature in a presidential system than in a parliamentary system.
Which is the correct pairing of a country with its executive term limit?
China Had been a 10-year limit; now limit removed
Which is a unique feature of a parliamentary political system?
Combines the lawmaking and executive functions, which allows the national legislature to select and remove the head of government and cabinet
Which is the correct pairing of powers of Iran's national legislature?
Confirms presidential nominees for cabinet ; Approves the national budget(supervised by the Guardian Council to ensure compatibility with Islam and Sharia law)
Which is the correct pairing of advantages of executive term limits?
D. Check executive power Focus the officeholder on governing
All of the following are true about QUANGOS EXCEPT:
Don't generally have specific policy goals
What is the key provision of the Fixed Terms Parliament Act (2011)?
Elections must be called at least every 5 years
Which is a unique feature of a presidential political system?
Features a cabinet that is mostly responsible to the elected executive, with a legislature that can only remove cabinet members through impeachment
Which of the following is typically a function of the head of state in a parliamentary system?
Greeting new foreign ambassadors
Which of the following is true of Iran's Supreme Leader?
He has the power to appoint half of the members of the Guardian Council.
Which of the following concepts is the primary topic of Tochukwu Ezukanma's argument in the passage?
Impeachment
Which of the following best explains a major source of power for a president in a presidential system?
In addition to serving as head of government, head of state, and commander in chief, a president often appoints people to several positions in all three branches of government.
Which of the following sets of contrasts is true for all parliamentary and presidential systems?
In parliamentary systems, the legislative and executive branches are fused, while in presidential systems they are separate.
Which is the correct pairing of a country with its executive term limit?
Iran Unlimited terms for head of state; two consecutive terms of 4 years for head of government
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy in Mexico?
It is a major source of employment within Mexico.
Which of the following is the best description of Great Britain's Fixed-Term Parliaments Act of 2011 ?
It mandates that parliamentary elections must occur every five years starting in 2015.
Which of the following caused the British government to establish a Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in 2009 ?
It was determined that a permanent legal body be established with jurisdiction to resolve disputes relating to devolution in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Courts in Nigeria have which power
Judicial review
Belief that the senior clergy should have all encompassing authority over Iranian society.
Jurist's Guardianship
If Nigerian politicians wanted to follow the advice of Tochukwu Ezukanma, which of the following would be the first step to be taken?
Members of the National Assembly would vote to impeach the president. The impeachment process starts with members of the National Assembly, who ultimately vote on whether or not to impeach the president.
Which is the correct pairing of a country with its executive term limit?
Mexico One term of 6 years
Which of the 6 AP Comp countries use a mixed system to elect at least part of the legislature?
Mexico and Russia
Which of the following is an accurate pairing of a country with the structure of its political system?
Mexico, presidential system
Even with a 15-year term limit, magistrates on Mexico's Supreme Court are trending toward
More independence from political influence.
Which of the following could Mr. Peña do to increase his ability to pass legislation following the 2012 elections?
Mr. Peña can work with the PRI and PAN to establish a legislative agenda that is attractive to both parties.
According to the passage, which of the following is an implication for executive-legislative relations in Mexico following the 2012 elections?
Mr. Peña will have to work with members of his party as well as the opposition to get legislation passed.
According to its constitution, what is the most powerful institution in China's government?
National People's Congress
Which is the correct pairing of a country with its executive term limit?
Nigeria Two total terms of 4 years each
Which of the following best explains the data in the table?
Nigeria has a federal system, which allows for different systems of laws in different states.
Which of the following best explains the data in the table?
Nigerian states that use Shariah law are located in the north.
The Federation Council used to be directly elected. How are they currently selected?
One each from the regional governor and regional legislature
Russia's prime minister is primarily responsible for which of the following?
Overseeing the civil service
The journalist Walter Bagehot wrote, "The efficient secret of [its] Constitution may be described as the close union, the nearly complete fusion, of the executive and legislative powers." To which of the following systems was Bagehot referring?
Parliamentary Correct. Bagehot was describing how the parliamentary model fuses the legislative and executive functions, leading to clear, efficient policy making and implementation.
Which is an accurate comparison of how presidential and parliamentary systems operate?
Parliamentary systems have fewer institutional obstacles to enact policy than presidential systems.
Powers of the Federation Council include all of the following
Power to hold impeachment trial for the president Approve judicial nominations Approval of legislation passed by the Duma
Which of the following would most likely occur if the Nigerian government were to follow the advice of Tochukwu Ezukanma?
President Jonathan would face criminal charges and potentially be removed from office.
Which of the following best describe President Xi?
President, General Secretary, Head of the Military
Which is the correct pairing of disadvantages of executive term limits?
Prevent the officeholder from building experience Can lead to poorly designed policy
In the British political system, effective policy- making power rests primarily with the
Prime Minister and cabinet
Which group of hardliners protects Iran from internal threats and influences politics?
Revolutionary Guard
Which is the correct pairing of a country with its executive term limit as of 2019?
Russia Two consecutive terms of 6 years for head of state
Which of the following countries have bicameral legislatures?
Russia & Nigeria
Which of the following pairs of countries has a bicameral national legislature?
Russia and Britain
Which of the AP countries require a majority vote by the people to win the presidency?
Russia, Nigeria, Iran
According to its constitution, which institution confirms presidential appointments in Mexico?
Senate
Which of the following is a feature shared by the political systems of Great Britain and Russia?
Separate individuals serving as head of state and head of government
Which is a unique feature of a semi-presidential political system?
Separate popular elections for the president and for the national legislature, allowing the president to nominate a prime minister.
Which of the following best explains the data in the table?
Shariah law is practiced only in the predominantly Muslim states in Nigeria.
Mexico uses which system in the election of the president?
Simple plurality
Which of the following appoints the head of Iran's judiciary?
Supreme Leader
Which of the following best explains a key difference between the Mexican presidential system and the British parliamentary system?
The British parliamentary system has fewer institutional obstacles in passing and enacting policy, while the Mexican presidential system is more likely to face institutional barriers such as checks and balances.
Which of the following institutions in Iran has the ultimate authority to assess the compatibility of laws with Islam?
The Guardian Council
Which of the following describes a difference between the Iranian and Nigerian legislatures?
The Iranian legislature is unicameral, while the Nigerian legislature is bicameral.
According to the passage, which of the following processes will be affected as a result of the 2012 election in Mexico?
The PRI will have to compromise with PAN, the opposition party, to pass legislation.
Which of the following describes the process of filling vacancies on Mexico's Supreme Court?
The President appoints judicial nominees who are approved by the Senate.
Which of the following acts as a deliberative body in China?
The Standing Committee of the Politburo
Which of the following most accurately describes the role of the British cabinet?
The cabinet formulates, implements, and enforces policy through different agencies.
Which of the following is a consequence of the establishment of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in 2009 ?
The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty remains intact, which means the Supreme Court has limited powers and cannot overturn parliamentary legislation.
Which of the following is the most substantial cause of the weak judiciary in Russia?
The executive branch, which appoints judges, uses the courts to target opposition.
Which of the following is a consequence of fusing the executive and lawmaking functions?
The legislature can remove the executive through a vote of no confidence.
Which of the following is an effect of fused executive and legislative branches in parliamentary systems?
The legislature can remove the executive without an impeachment proceeding.
Who selects the head of the British government?
The majority party in the House of Commons
Which of the following is often true about semi-presidential systems?
The president usually nominates the prime minister, which implies that the prime minister would support the president's policy agenda.
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the Mexican executive branch?
The primary role of the Mexican executive branch is to implement and enforce policies.
Which of the following sets the overall state agenda, serves as commander in chief, and appoints half the Guardian Council and all members of the Expediency Council in Iran?
The supreme leader
Which of the following is an accurate description of the Iranian dual executive power-sharing arrangement as outlined in the 1979 Constitution?
The supreme leader serves as commander in chief while the president conducts foreign policy.
Which of the following best explains the difference in cabinet selection between the Nigerian presidential system and the British parliamentary system?
There are fewer institutional obstacles for cabinets in the United Kingdom than in Nigeria because the executive and legislature are controlled by the same political party, so policymaking may be quicker and more efficient.
Which is an advantage of executive term limits?
They check executive power
Which is a disadvantage of executive term limits?
They force good executives to leave office
Which of the 6 AP countries follow common law?
UK, Nigeria
Which is the correct pairing of features of China's legislative structure?
Unicameral National People's Congress has legislative authority
Which is the correct pairing of features of Iran's legislative structure?
Unicameral; Majles has legislative authority
Which is the correct pairing of a country with its executive term limit?
United Kingdom No term limit for head of state or head of government
Russia and Nigeria share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
a parliamentary system
In Iran, how does one become Supreme Leader?
appointment by the Assembly of Experts
The political systems of Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia all have
bicameral legislatures based partly on regions and partly on population
Parliamentary sovereignty includes all of the following EXCEPT
checks and balances
Which best describes the accountability of the executive branch to parliament in the UK?
collective responsibility
What power does the chair of China's Central Military Commission have?
commander in chief
Which of the following best describes the role of an executive cabinet?
formulate and implement policies through different bureaucratic agencies
Network of friends, colleagues, and acquaintances that forms a web and is essential in China.
guanxi
One difference between the British parliamentary system and the Nigerian presidential system is that the Nigerian presidential system
has an executive electorally independent from the legislature
The primary purpose of the Question Hour in the British Parliament is to
hold government ministers accountable for their actions
One reason why the military is generally viewed favorably in Nigeria is:
it is above the fray of ethnic-based political parties
In an attempt to mitigate some ethnic/religious cleavages, the Nigerian president must win:
majority plus and at least ¼ of the vote in ⅔ of the states
One difference between the parliamentary and presidential forms of government is that the presidential form
makes the executive electorally independent of other branches of government
What is the Official Opposition in the UK?
non-governing party with the 2nd largest number of MPs
in Nigeria, Shari'ah law is part of the legal system in the
northern region
Bureaucrats are best described as
officials who are responsible for the implementation of public policy
What power does China premier have?
oversees civil service
In Great Britain, the House of Lords has the power to
postpone the enactment of legislation
Nigeria's head of state is the
president
Which of the following are directly elected in Iran?
president, parliament, assembly of experts
In addition to its basic lawmaking function, the Federation Council of the Russian Federation also has the power to
ratify treaties and approve troop deployments
In China, how does one attain the position as one of the top executive leaders?
selection by top leaders of the Communist Party
In Iran, the concept of jurist guardianship states that
senior clerics have authority over the entire community
Judges in Iran are expected to have been trained in:
sharia law
Courts in China tend to make decisions in favor of:
the Communist Party
The common law system, especially as practiced in Great Britain, is based on
the use of precedents to guide legal decisions
