Mexico
Are Supreme Court justices that are appointed by the president immediately put on the court.
a. Yes
b. No
No
1. Can the Supreme Court overturn Acts of Parliament?
a. Yes
b. No
b. No
Despite having a judiciary, the Rule of Law is not evenly applied in Russia because…
a. They support their citizens and incorporate a separation of powers
b. They have high corruption and a lack of judicial independence due to political use of judiciary
c. Judges are appointed for life
b. They have high corruption and a lack of judicial independence due to political use of judiciary
What is the presidential term length in Nigeria?
a. 1 year
b. 4 years
c. 7 years
d. 5 years
b. 4 years
What type of regime does China have?
a. Parliamentary democracy
b. Authoritarian (Single-party state)
c. Monarchy
d. Federal
b. Authoritarian (Single-party state)
The Legislature in the Mexican government is structured as..
a. Unicameral with one central power
b. Bicameral with a lower and upper house
c. It doesn’t have a legislature
d. A monarchy
b. Bicameral with a lower and upper house
Describe the regime type and system of government in the UK.
a. Authoritarian theocracy; fusion of powers between the executive and the legislature.
b. Semi-presidential; separation of powers between the executive and the legislature.
c. Parliamentary democracy; fusion of powers between the executive and the legislature.
d. Presidential republic; separation of powers between the executive and the legislature.
c. Parliamentary democracy; fusion of powers between the executive and the legislature.
Describe Russia’s regime-type and system of government.
a. Semi-presidential (hybrid/competitive authoritarian system); asymmetric federalism
b. Presidential (competitive theocratic system); symmetric federalism
c. Parliamentary (semi-democratic); asymmetric federalism
d. Authoritarian theocracy (hybrid/competitive democratic system); symmetric federalism
a. Semi-presidential (hybrid/competitive authoritarian system); asymmetric federalism
What is a power that the Nigerian President does not have?
a. Propose legislation
b. Initiates revenue bills
c. Declare state of emergency
d. Direct security forces
b. Initiates revenue bills
.Which of the following best describes the role of the General Secretary in China?
a. The General Secretary acts as the head of the National People’s Congress and is considered the most powerful individual in China.
b. The General Secretary is one of the strategic leaders of the Chinese Communist Party but rarely interacts with other Chinese government officials.
c. The General Secretary acts as the leader of the Chinese Communist Party and is considered the most powerful individual in China.
d. The General Secretary acts as second in command to the President and is considered the head of the Chinese Communist Party.
c. The General Secretary acts as the leader of the Chinese Communist Party and is considered the most powerful individual in China.
Which of the following accurately describes the makeup of the Mexican Senate?
a. 100 members, each serving 2 years at a time, with a 4-term limit
b. 128 members, each serving 6 years at a time, with a 2-term limit
c. 172 members, each serving 4 years at a time, with a 2-term limit
d. 202 members, each serving 8 years at a time, with a 1-term limit
b. 128 members, each serving 6 years at a time, with a 2-term limit
3. Which of the following describes a difference between the role of the Monarch and the Prime Minister in the UK?
a. The monarch is elected and can serve up to 2 6-year terms as head of government, while the Prime Minister is born into their position and serves a ceremonial role as head of state.
b. The monarch serves as head of government for life, while the Prime Minister is elected to a ceremonial role and holds few significant responsibilities.
c. The monarch holds a ceremonial role and serves for up to 25 years, while the Prime Minister is appointed by the monarch and is responsible for acting as both head of state and head of government.
d. The monarch holds a ceremonial role and serves for life, while the Prime Minister is elected and is responsible for acting as Commander-in-Chief and chief executive of the bureaucracy.
d. The monarch holds a ceremonial role and serves for life, while the Prime Minister is elected and is responsible for acting as Commander-in-Chief and chief executive of the bureaucracy.
Which of the following is a function of the Duma (lower house)?
a. Reviews and amends legislation
b. Ratifies treaties
c. Represents the people
d. Represents regions
c. Represents the people
.Which of the following best describes the functioning of the Nigerian judiciary?
a. Judges are impartial, and there is little executive interference, leading to even application of the rule of law.
b. Corruption is common, and there is rarely executive interference, leading to uneven application of the rule of law.
c. Judges are impartial but there is often executive interference, leading to even application of the rule of law.
d. Corruption is common, and there is often executive interference, leading to uneven application of the rule of law.
d. Corruption is common, and there is often executive interference, leading to uneven application of the rule of law.
Why is the National People’s Congress considered a “rubber stamp” institution?
a. It often rejects proposals by the CCP and rarely approves legislation drafted by the CCP.
b. It represents only the interests of people and almost always rejects legislation drafted by the CCP.
c. It rarely rejects proposals by the CCP and almost always approves legislation drafted by the CCP.
d. It accepts bribes from the CCP but almost always rejects legislation drafted by the CCP.
c. It rarely rejects proposals by the CCP and almost always approves legislation drafted by the CCP.
Which of these options describes a key strategy President Lopez Obrador used to gain legitimacy and public trust?
a. He bribed key political leaders for endorsements.
b. He utilized populist messaging and highly personal appeals to connect with the general public and garner their support.
c. He used the slogan “Obrador for the people” to grow a voter base.
d. He relied on the long-term domination of the PRI for legitimacy, rejecting progressive messaging from the MORENA Party.
b. He utilized populist messaging and highly personal appeals to connect with the general public and garner their support.
How are Supreme Court members appointed?
a. They are directly elected
b. Through inheritance
c. General elections
d. By monarch, upon recommendation
d. By monarch, upon recommendation
Which of the following accurately describes the power dynamic between the Russian President and Prime Minister?
a. The President is appointed by the Prime Minister (PM), subordinate to the PM, and can be easily removed by the PM.
b. The President is appointed by the Prime Minister (PM) but holds more power than the PM and can be removed through a vote of no confidence.
c. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, subordinate to the President, and can be easily removed by the President.
d. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President but holds more power than the President and cannot be removed by the President.
c. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, subordinate to the President, and can be easily removed by the President.
What percentage of vote is required for the legislature to override a veto?
a.Unanimous vote
b. ¾ vote
c. ⅔ vote
c. ⅔ vote
In China, the Politburo Standing Committee is…
a. China’s legislature
b. The smallest, most powerful leadership group
c. The judiciary
d. The executive’s aid
b. The smallest, most powerful leadership group
Which of these options accurately describes a distinction between the state of Mexican political affairs under PRI (1929-2000) vs. post-democratization (2000 onward)?
a. Under the PRI, there were few checks on the executive branch; post-democratization, checks from the legislative and judicial branches limited executive power and overreach.
b. Under the PRI, the executive branch was heavily regulated by a strong legislature; post-democratization, authoritarian control swept Mexico, and the executive branch grew in power.
c. Under the PRI, the executive branch was nonexistent, and Mexico was ruled by a directly elected council; post-democratization, a Presidential system was established, with the legislature holding the power to check the executive branch.
d. Under the PRI, citizens were more likely to trust in government, leading to higher levels of civic engagement; post-democratization, a drop in participation and a rise in corruption occurred.
a. Under the PRI, there were few checks on the executive branch; post-democratization, checks from the legislative and judicial branches limited executive power and overreach.
Which of the following is not a function of the House of Commons?
a. Directly elected
b. Debates & passes legislation
c. Reviews and suggests amendments
c. Reviews and suggests amendments
Which of the following apply to the president of Russia? (check all that apply)
I. Head of State
ii. May serve two consecutive terms
iii. Confirmed by Duma
iv. Appointed by the Prime Minister
v. Can dismiss governors
I. Head of State
ii. May serve two consecutive terms
v. can dismiss governors
Which of the following accurately compares the House of Representatives and the Senate in Nigeria?
a. The House of Reps has 109 members who represent the states equally; the Senate has 360 members who are directly elected and represent the population.
b. The House of Reps has 360 members who are directly elected and represent the population; the Senate has 109 members and represents the states equally.
c. The House of Reps has 400 members who represent the states equally; the Senate has 172 members who are directly elected and represent the population.
d. The House of Reps has 172 members who are directly elected and represent the population; the Senate has 400 members and represents the states equally.
b. The House of Reps has 360 members who are directly elected and represent the population; the Senate has 109 members and represents the states equally.
Which of the following accurately describe the role of the Premier? (check all that apply)
a. Head of Government
b. Head of State
c. Oversees State Council
d. Manages bureaucracy
e. Chief diplomat
a. Head of Government
c. Oversees State Council
d. Manages bureaucracy