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== Political Systems Quiz 2 ==
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In 1989, the government of China responded to the challenge of protests in Tiananmen Square by
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-halting trade with the West
-allowing democratic elections
+sending in tanks and troops to end the demonstrations
-calling for a special session of the United Nations Security Council

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One similarity between the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan and the system of feudalism in medieval Europe is that both included
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-separation of church and state
+decentralized government
-rule by consent of the governed
-opportunities for social mobility

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". . . suspending laws . . . , by regal [royal] authority without consent of Parliament is illegal." — English Bill of Rights, 1689

Which form of government does the quotation support?
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+limited monarchy
-dynastic rule
-totalitarian
-theocracy

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One similarity between Russia under the czars and the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin is that in both types of government these leaders
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-tried to reduce their nation's influence in world affairs
-developed policies to limit industrial growth
-supported the creation of a national church
+established an authoritarian form of government

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Which practice was similar under the rule of the Bolsheviks in Russia and of the Nazi Party in Germany?
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-establishing communism in their respective nations
-permitting a series of multiparty elections
-increasing the power of the middle class
+limiting government opposition through intimidation and fear

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Which statement best describes a result of the Glorious Revolution in England (1688)?
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-England formed an alliance with France.
-The power of the monarchy was increased.
+Principles of limited government were strengthened.
-England lost its colonial possessions.

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Which political trend exists in present-day Latin America?
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-Most countries are becoming military juntas.
-Communism is spreading throughout the region.
+Democracy is replacing dictatorship.
-Religious leaders are making government policy.

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“If man in the state of nature is free, if he is absolute lord of his own person and possessions, why will he give up his freedom? Why will he put himself under the control of any person or institution? The obvious answer is that rights in the state of nature are constantly exposed to the attack of others. Since every man is equal and since most men do not concern themselves with equity and justice, the enjoyment of rights in the state of nature is unsafe and insecure. Hence each man joins in society with others to preserve his life, liberty, and property.” — John Locke, Two Treatises of Government, 1690

This statement provides support for the
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-elimination of laissez-faire capitalism
+formation of government based on a social contract
-continuation of absolute monarchy
-rejection of the natural rights philosophy

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One way in which the Glorious Revolution in England, the French Revolution, and the Iranian Revolution are similar is that each revolution
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-required foreign military intervention
-resulted in a republican form of government
-brought about religious freedom
+challenged the role and power of the monarch

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Totalitarian countries are characterized by
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-free and open discussions of ideas
-a multiparty system with several candidates for each office
+government control of newspapers, radio and television
-government protection of people’s civil liberties

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Lenin’s promise of “Peace, Land, Bread” during the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was made in an effort to
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-end France’s occupation of Russia
+gain popular support to overthrow the government
-restore Czar Nicholas II to power
-resolve conflicts between farmers of diverse ethnic backgrounds

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Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
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-military technology
-religious doctrine
-economic policy and planning
+government and law

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Which situation is an example of totalitarianism in Germany in the 1930s?
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-frequent meetings of the German Reichstag
-decline of the German economy
+strict government control of the press
-negotiation of a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union

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The ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
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+a parliament in Britain
-military juntas in Latin America
-a communist government in China
-a theocracy in Iran

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According to John Locke, the chief role of government was to
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+protect natural rights
-fight territorial wars
-ensure the wealth of citizens
-redistribute land

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In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
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-The King was restored to unlimited power.
-The clergy dominated government.
+The middle class gained political influence.
-The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.

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A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
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-a series of military defeats in Africa
+political corruption and the instability of the government
-the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
-continued acceptance of traditional religions

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Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of the
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-nonviolent teachings of Shinto
-ancient code of bushido
+military domination of the government before and during World War II
-Japanese military alliance with the Soviet Union that guaranteed their mutual security

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One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
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-the concept of zero
-the process of making silk
+a republican form of government
-the printing press

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“When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates [government officials], there can be no liberty; because apprehensions [fears] may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws to execute them in a tyrannical manner. . . .” — Baron de Montesquieu, Spirit of the Laws

Which solution would Baron de Montesquieu offer to avoid the enactment of tyrannical laws?
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-granting freedom of speech
-reinstating absolute monarchies
+separating the branches of government
-limiting natural laws

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One important result of the French Revolution was that
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-France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
-the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
+political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
-France lost its spirit of nationalism

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A result of British rule in India was the
|type="[]"}
-introduction of the caste system
-use of five-year economic plans
+adoption of a parliamentary system of government
-development of an anti-French foreign policy

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John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support
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-a return to feudalism in Europe
-a government ruled by a divine right monarchy
-a society ruled by the Catholic Church
+the right of citizens to decide the best form of government

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The French Revolution (1789), the Bolshevik Revolution (1917), and the Chinese Revolution (1949) were similar in that each led to
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-military defeat by foreign powers
+the rise of dictatorships
-governments that were based on Communist principles
-rule by a parliamentary government

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The term empire is best defined as
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-a political unit that has a common religious faith
-a government ruled by the consent of the people
+an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
-a country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate

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King Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire were all considered absolute rulers because they
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-broke from the Roman Catholic Church
-helped feudal lords build secure castles
+determined government policies without the consent of their people
-instituted programs that provided more power to their parliaments

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The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on
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-fundamental religious beliefs
-the concept of divine right of kings
+laws of nature and reason
-traditional values

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Which long-term effect did the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?
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-The system of mercantilism was strengthened.
+The power of the monarchy was limited.
-The new American form of government was adopted.
-The influence of the middle class was reduced.

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Israel is a country that has
|type="[]"}
-an abundance of oil
+a democratically elected government
-Islam as its official religion
-friendly ties to Jordan

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The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they
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-believed in the theory of divine right of kings
-were not allowed to own property under the Old Regime
+resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
-wanted a communist form of government

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