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Political Systems and Government Types

Question 1
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Which institution typically handles disputes between individuals over contract enforcement?

Question 2
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What term best describes the transfer of powers from the national government to sub-national governments?

Question 3
college-boardComparative GovernmentAPExam Style
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Which term refers to the rules that define which group exercises power and can either be democratic or authoritarian?

Question 4
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How might non-governmental organizations (NGOs) exert influence over policy decisions within a country's political system?

Question 5
college-boardComparative GovernmentAPExam Style
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What system features both head-of-state role filled by monarch and day-to-day governance conducted by elected officials?

Question 6
college-boardComparative GovernmentAPExam Style
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Which political institution is most likely to provide a rapid response to an unexpected economic crisis, given the need for swift decision-making and action?

Question 7
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1 mark

What type of legal system relies heavily on judicial decisions and precedent as primary sources for laws?

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Question 8
college-boardComparative GovernmentAPExam Style
1 mark

Which characteristic of an authoritarian regime makes it distinct from democratic states regarding the balance between state authority and individual rights?

Question 9
college-boardComparative GovernmentAPExam Style
1 mark

What type of regime does Russia have?

Question 10
college-boardComparative GovernmentAPExam Style
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Which action exemplifies civil society participation within an authoritarian regime?