Introduction to Global Political Systems

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1. 1

   What is a key characteristic of a federal system of government?

   A Central authority holds all power. B Power is shared between central and regional governments. C Only local governments have power.
2. 2

   Which type of government is characterized by a single leader with complete control?

   A Autocracy B Democracy C Oligarchy
3. 3

   Which political ideology focuses on maintaining traditional institutions and values?

   A Liberalism B Socialism C Conservatism
4. 4

   In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its legitimacy from:

   A Direct election by the public. B The legislative branch. C A national referendum.
5. 5

   Which type of political system best describes the United Kingdom?

   A Federal Republic B Single-party State C Constitutional Monarchy
6. 6

   What is the primary role of a political party?

   A To aggregate and articulate interests. B To appoint judges. C To manage the national economy.
7. 7

   Who is known for the theory of separation of powers?

   A John Locke B Montesquieu C Jean-Jacques Rousseau
8. 8

   What voting system is commonly used in the United States electoral process?

   A First-past-the-post B Proportional Representation C Single Transferable Vote
9. 9

   Which organization is primarily responsible for global peacekeeping missions?

   A NATO B World Bank C United Nations
10. 10

    What is the term for the division of power between national and regional governments?

    A Federalism B Unitarianism C Confederalism