Which term describes the process of granting more powers to subnational units within a country?
Federalism
Unitarism
Devolution
Confederation
Correct Answer :
C. Devolution
Related Questions
Which type of authoritarian regime is characterized by military rule?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Junta
Which type of political party system is characterized by multiple parties, but one party consistently wins elections and holds power?
Dominant-party system
Multi-party system
Two-party system
Single-party system
Which political ideology emphasizes limited government intervention in the economy and individual liberties?
Conservatism
Socialism
Fascism
Liberalism
What is the primary function of a state's executive branch of government?
Making laws
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Adjudicating disputes
Which of the following is NOT a function of a political party in a democracy?
Formulating and implementing public policies
Representing the interests of specific social groups
Enforcing laws and maintaining order
Mobilizing voters and running candidates in elections
Which of the following is not considered one of the core concepts of comparative politics?
Democracy
Authoritarianism
Marxism
Political culture
What is the term for a political system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader who rules through fear and intimidation?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Fascism
Which country has a political system characterized by a one-party dominant system where the Communist Party holds significant power?
Japan
China
India
Brazil
Which of the following is NOT a common method of political control in authoritarian regimes?
Censorship of the media
Free and fair elections
Suppression of opposition parties
Use of secret police
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a presidential system of government?
The president serves as both the head of state and head of government.
The president is elected separately from the legislature.
The president can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence.
There is a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches.
Which type of political party system is characterized by two dominant parties that alternate in power?
Dominant-party system
Multi-party system
Two-party system
Single-party system
Which political ideology advocates for the elimination of private property and the establishment of a classless society?
Conservatism
Liberalism
Socialism
Fascism
Which term refers to the process by which a country adopts the political and economic systems of another country?
Modernization
Globalization
Democratization
Secularization
In a parliamentary system, who appoints the members of the executive branch (cabinet)?
The president
The prime minister
The monarch
The legislature
Which term refers to the process by which a country transitions from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one?
Modernization
Democratization
Globalization
Authoritarianism
Which region is known for its dominant-party systems, with a single party consistently winning elections?
Europe
Africa
Latin America
Middle East
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to political instability in a country?
Ethnic and religious divisions
Strong and stable institutions
Economic inequality
Corruption
Which term refers to the process of adopting the political and economic systems of another country?
Modernization
Globalization
Democratization
Secularization
Which of the following is NOT a common measure of political culture?
Political attitudes
Political socialization
Political participation
Political parties
In a parliamentary system, what happens if the executive branch (prime minister) loses the support of the legislative branch (parliament)?
The prime minister remains in power as long as they want.
The president takes over as the new executive.
New elections are called, and a new government is formed.
The military assumes control of the government.
In a presidential system, what is the role of the vice president?
To serve as the head of the legislature
To represent the country in international affairs
To serve as the ceremonial head of state
To be ready to assume the presidency in case of vacancy
Which of the following best describes a federal system of government?
A system where power is concentrated at the national level.
A system where power is divided between a central government and subnational units.
A system where there is no centralized government.
A system where power is held by a single authoritarian leader.
Which type of authoritarian regime is characterized by rule by a small, elite group?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Fascism
Which country is known for its use of a first-past-the-post electoral system?
Germany
Canada
China
Russia
Which type of electoral system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference?
First-past-the-post
Proportional representation
Single transferable vote
Mixed-member proportional
Which country has a political system characterized by a dominant party that controls all aspects of government and suppresses opposition?
Canada
United States
China
United Kingdom
Which term refers to the process of citizens participating directly in decision-making rather than through elected representatives?
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Authoritarianism
Pluralism
Which political scientist is known for his work on the concept of political culture?
Max Weber
Karl Marx
Alexis de Tocqueville
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which type of electoral system is most likely to result in a multi-party system?
Single-member district plurality
Proportional representation
First-past-the-post
Mixed-member proportional
Which political scientist is known for his theory of power resources and how they affect labor movements and political outcomes?
Max Weber
Karl Marx
Robert Michels
Theda Skocpol