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{{#professor:Quiz #19a - Political Systems (15 Questions)}}
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Many European monarchs of the 1600s maintained that they should have absolute power to rule because they
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-needed to defend their nations against threats from the Western Hemisphere
-thought that all people should have the right to a good ruler
+had been given their power to govern from God
-thought that communism was the superior political system

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The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by
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+a decentralized political system
-religious diversity
-an increased emphasis on education
-the development of a wealthy middle class

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The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
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+a strong central government
-rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
-universal suffrage in national elections
-strict adherence to constitutional principles

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The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in
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-the establishment of a two-party political system
-increased political power for ethnic minorities
-a limited monarchy with the Czar as a figurehead
+a federation of socialist republics

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"The Soviet people want a clear perspective . . . unconditional democracy . . . Glasnost in all things, big and small . . . respect for hard work . . . and faithful service for the cause and the good of society."

The main idea of this quotation is that
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+the political system of a Communist nation cannot be changed
-foreign aid is needed to achieve economic stability
-the nation has been damaged by civil unrest
-both the government and the people must make major changes

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Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?
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+Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system.
-Cuba was denied admission to the United Nations.
-All social classes united to support the new government.
-The power of the Roman Catholic Church in Cuba was greatly increased.

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Which type of political system did V. I. Lenin, Adolf Hitler, and Benito Mussolini establish in their countries?
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-constitutional monarchy
+totalitarianism
-representative democracy
-theocracy

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Which political system is the basis of Japan's government today?
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+parliamentary democracy
-military dictatorship
-absolute monarchy
-national socialism

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Which belief is common to both 17th-century absolutism and 20th-century totalitarianism?
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-A two-party political system is essential for a stable society.
-Separation of church and state should be encouraged.
+Dissenters are dangerous and should be punished.
-The state should establish a strong public school system.

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Which term best describes the political system in Russia before the 20th century?
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-constitutional republic
+absolute monarchy
-parliamentary democracy
-military dictatorship

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". . . for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few . . . an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household.... We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs not as a harmless but as a useless character...." –Pericles, 431 B.C.

Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?
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-monarchy
-aristocracy
+democracy
-autocracy

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The overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a
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-Communist government allied with the Soviet Union
-monarchy opposed to constitutional changes
+government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders
-government influenced by Iraq and Syria

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In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the
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-central government in Rome
-military alliance between France and Germany
-federation of the craft guilds
+Roman Catholic Church

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One result of British colonialism in India was that India
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+adopted a parliamentary system of government
-developed religious unity
-supported Western foreign policies in the United Nations
-created Programs to increase its population

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Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch?
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-“The government that governs best, governs least.”
+“I am the state.”
-“The government must be based on a sound constitution.”
-“It is the parliament that must make the laws.”

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