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Which political ideology advocates for the elimination of private property and the establishment of a classless society?

A. Conservatism

B. Liberalism

C. Socialism

D. Fascism

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C. Socialism


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In a federal system, what is the relationship between the central government and subnational units like states or provinces?

A. Subnational units have complete independence from the central government.

B. Subnational units have no political power.

C. Subnational units have some degree of autonomy and power.

D. Subnational units are governed directly by the central government.

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In a parliamentary system, who is typically the head of government?

A. President

B. Prime Minister

C. Monarch

D. Speaker of the House

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Which type of political party system is characterized by two dominant parties that alternate in power?

A. Dominant-party system

B. Multi-party system

C. Two-party system

D. Single-party system

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Which term describes a situation in which a government is unable to provide basic services and maintain order within its territory?

A. Political socialization

B. Failed state

C. Authoritarianism

D. Pluralism

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In a presidential system, how is the president typically elected?

A. By appointment from the legislature

B. By a direct vote of the people

C. By inheritance

D. By a council of elders

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Which term refers to the process by which a country adopts the political and economic systems of another country?

A. Modernization

B. Globalization

C. Democratization

D. Secularization

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What is the term for a political system in which religious leaders hold political power?

A. Theocracy

B. Monarchy

C. Oligarchy

D. Plutocracy

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Which term describes the process of granting more powers to subnational units within a country?

A. Federalism

B. Unitarism

C. Devolution

D. Confederation

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What type of electoral system is most commonly associated with proportional representation?

A. First-past-the-post

B. Single-member district

C. Mixed-member

D. Plurality

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Which term refers to the process by which a country transitions from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one?

A. Modernization

B. Democratization

C. Globalization

D. Authoritarianism

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Which region is known for its dominant-party systems, with a single party consistently winning elections?

A. Europe

B. Africa

C. Latin America

D. Middle East

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What term describes a situation where different levels of government have overlapping powers and responsibilities?

A. Federalism

B. Devolution

C. Unitarism

D. Confederation

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Which of the following is NOT a common measure of political culture?

A. Political attitudes

B. Political socialization

C. Political participation

D. Political parties

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In a parliamentary system, what happens if the executive branch (prime minister) loses the support of the legislative branch (parliament)?

A. The prime minister remains in power as long as they want.

B. The president takes over as the new executive.

C. New elections are called, and a new government is formed.

D. The military assumes control of the government.

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Which political ideology emphasizes limited government intervention in the economy and individual liberties?

A. Conservatism

B. Socialism

C. Fascism

D. Liberalism

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Which type of electoral system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference?

A. First-past-the-post

B. Proportional representation

C. Single transferable vote

D. Mixed-member proportional

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Which type of government has a single ruler with absolute power, typically acquired through inheritance?

A. Democracy

B. Authoritarianism

C. Monarchy

D. Federalism

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Which type of electoral system is most likely to result in a multi-party system?

A. Single-member district plurality

B. Proportional representation

C. First-past-the-post

D. Mixed-member proportional

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Which of the following is not considered one of the core concepts of comparative politics?

A. Democracy

B. Authoritarianism

C. Marxism

D. Political culture

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In a presidential system, what is the role of the vice president?

A. To serve as the head of the legislature

B. To represent the country in international affairs

C. To serve as the ceremonial head of state

D. To be ready to assume the presidency in case of vacancy

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Which political scientist is known for his work on political parties as aggregators and their role in representing the interests of different social groups?

A. Max Weber

B. Karl Marx

C. Robert Michels

D. E.E. Schattschneider

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In a presidential system, what is the role of the vice president?

A. To serve as the head of the legislature

B. To represent the country in international affairs

C. To serve as the ceremonial head of state

D. To be ready to assume the presidency in case of vacancy

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Which type of political party system is characterized by multiple parties, but one party consistently wins elections and holds power?

A. Dominant-party system

B. Multi-party system

C. Two-party system

D. Single-party system

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Which term refers to a system of government in which a single party controls the government and opposition parties are allowed but have little real power?

A. Totalitarianism

B. Pluralism

C. Authoritarianism

D. Democracy

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In a parliamentary system, who appoints the members of the executive branch (cabinet)?

A. The president

B. The prime minister

C. The monarch

D. The legislature

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Which country has a political system characterized by a dominant party that controls all aspects of government and suppresses opposition?

A. Canada

B. United States

C. China

D. United Kingdom

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In a presidential system, what happens if the president loses the support of the legislature?

A. The president remains in power until the next election.

B. The vice president becomes the new president.

C. The president is removed from office through impeachment.

D. The military takes control of the government.

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Which political ideology advocates for the elimination of private property and the establishment of a classless society?

A. Conservatism

B. Liberalism

C. Socialism

D. Fascism

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Which type of electoral system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference?

A. First-past-the-post

B. Proportional representation

C. Single transferable vote

D. Mixed-member proportional

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Which term refers to the process of adopting the political and economic systems of another country?

A. Modernization

B. Globalization

C. Democratization

D. Secularization