Practice Test 6 - AP Comparative Government and Politics

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1. Which of the following is a primary reason why a country might choose a mixed electoral system over a pure single-member district or pure proportional representation system?
2. Which of the following best explains how demographic differences between northern and southern Nigeria exacerbate political cleavages?
3. The Russian government's passage of laws that criminalize the dissemination of 'fake news' about the military, which are then used to imprison journalists and citizens critical of government policy, is a clear example of
4. A political scientist observes that a country's government has successfully overseen a period of high economic growth, has a low crime rate, and has effective infrastructure. These factors would most directly increase the government's legitimacy through which of the following?
5. The political structures of Russia, Nigeria, and Mexico all share which of the following characteristics?
6. The concept of the 'resource curse' describes a challenge of globalization wherein states rich in natural resources face obstacles to development. This challenge is evident in both Nigeria and Russia through which of the following?
7. Which of the following is the most significant constraint on freedom of the press in the Islamic Republic of Iran?
8. The reading explained that bicameral legislatures use 2 chambers to review proposals in different ways. It used the United States Congress as an example, noting that the House of Representatives reflects population, while the Senate gives equal state representation. The text contrasted this with New Zealand's unicameral Parliament, which can enact bills through a single chamber, often increasing speed. It also emphasized that legislatures perform law-making, oversight of the executive, and representation, while executives may veto or implement laws (Lijphart, 2012). Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the main function of a bicameral legislature?​
9. The influence of wealthy oligarchs and powerful figures from the security services (siloviki) on political decisions in Russia often occurs outside the formal constitutional process. This represents a significant source of
10. Which of the following accurately compares the ideological justifications for the mixed economies in contemporary China and the United Kingdom?
11. Which of the following best explains the primary purpose of holding national elections in an authoritarian state like China, as compared to a democratic state like the United Kingdom?
12. The potential for 'cohabitation'—a situation where the president is from one party and the prime minister from a rival party—is a unique challenge inherent to which type of political system?
13. The Chinese government's promotion of Confucian values emphasizing harmony, order, and deference to authority serves to...
14. Which of the following is an example of an internal force that can promote democratization?
15. In contemporary China, the Communist Party's role in sustaining legitimacy is primarily based on economic performance, while in the United Kingdom, parties contribute to legitimacy primarily through
16. Divided government in a presidential system, such as when the Nigerian president's party lacks a majority in the National Assembly, often leads to
17. A political challenge shared by Russia, Iran, and Nigeria is their economic vulnerability to
18. The transition from a one-party dominant state to a multi-party system in Mexico was facilitated by electoral reforms that had which of the following effects?
19. Which of the following best explains why Russia's integration into the global economy since the 1990s has created challenges for its political system?
20. A brief passage explains that legislatures perform oversight by scrutinizing executive actions. It gives Germany as an example: the Bundestag questions ministers, uses committees to examine policy, and can trigger accountability through votes tied to government survival. It also notes Germany's bicameral element, the Bundesrat, represents state governments and influences laws affecting the Länder. The reading contrasts this with China's National People's Congress, which meets periodically and often endorses proposals shaped by party leadership. The text stresses oversight varies with party systems and executive-legislative relations (Benz, 2019). According to the passage, how does legislative oversight function in Germany?

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