Which type of authoritarian regime is characterized by rule by a small, elite group?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Fascism
Correct Answer :
A. Oligarchy
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Which term refers to the process of adopting the political and economic systems of another country?
Modernization
Globalization
Democratization
Secularization
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 term refers to a political system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler?
Plutocracy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
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Democracy
Authoritarianism
Marxism
Political culture
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Federalism
Unitarism
Devolution
Confederation
In a parliamentary system, who is typically the head of government?
President
Prime Minister
Monarch
Speaker of the House
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 term refers to the process by which a country transitions from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one?
Modernization
Democratization
Globalization
Authoritarianism
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 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 two-party system?
Proportional representation
Mixed-member proportional
Single-member district plurality
First-past-the-post
What is the term for a system of government in which a single political party controls all aspects of government and suppresses opposition?
Multi-party system
Dominant-party system
Two-party system
Single-party system
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
In a parliamentary system, who appoints the members of the executive branch (cabinet)?
The president
The prime minister
The monarch
The legislature
Which of the following is a characteristic of a totalitarian regime?
Multiple political parties competing in elections
Strong protection of individual rights and civil liberties
A single leader or party with absolute control
A free and independent media
Which type of authoritarian regime is characterized by rule by a small, elite group?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Fascism
In a parliamentary system, who appoints the members of the executive branch (cabinet)?
The president
The prime minister
The monarch
The legislature
What is the primary function of a state's executive branch of government?
Making laws
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Adjudicating disputes
What is the term for a political system in which religious leaders hold political power?
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Plutocracy
Which country is known for its use of a proportional representation electoral system?
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Russia
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 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
Which country is known for its use of the single transferable vote (STV) electoral system?
Ireland
Japan
France
Brazil
Which country is known for its use of a first-past-the-post electoral system?
Germany
Canada
China
Russia
Which country is known for its use of the mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral system?
Canada
Germany
Japan
Australia
Which of the following is NOT a common measure of political culture?
Political attitudes
Political socialization
Political participation
Political parties
What is the term for a system in which multiple political parties compete in elections, and no single party typically wins an outright majority?
Dominant-party system
Two-party system
Multi-party system
Single-party system
Which term refers to the process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values?
Political socialization
Political revolution
Political ideology
Political party
Which term refers to the process of citizens participating directly in decision-making rather than through elected representatives?
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Authoritarianism
Pluralism
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Subnational units have complete independence from the central government.
Subnational units have no political power.
Subnational units have some degree of autonomy and power.
Subnational units are governed directly by the central government.