Political Systems and Government Types
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?
A strong centralized executive branch.
A multiparty parliamentary system with coalition governments.
A bicameral legislature with extensive committee systems.
A judicial system with the power of constitutional review.
Which term refers to the rules that define which group exercises power and can either be democratic or authoritarian?
Political System
Regime
Government
State
What term best describes the transfer of powers from the national government to sub-national governments?
Privatization
Nationalization
Devolution
Democratization
What system features both head-of-state role filled by monarch and day-to-day governance conducted by elected officials?
Socialist Republic
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Military Dictatorship
Which institution typically handles disputes between individuals over contract enforcement?
Electoral commission.
Judiciary.
The executive branch.
Legislature.
How might non-governmental organizations (NGOs) exert influence over policy decisions within a country's political system?
Organizing national referendums on key issues.
Providing expert information and analysis to lawmakers.
Campaigning against politicians during election periods.
Drafting potential legislation for introduction by lobbyists.
Which action exemplifies civil society participation within an authoritarian regime?
Organizing peaceful demonstrations for policy change.
Running for political office on an opposition party ticket.
Participating in government-sponsored public hearings.
Voting in competitive multiparty elections.

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Which is an example of a goal that social movements might achieve within their country?
Urban Development
Hosting International Conferences
Civic Engagement
Corporate Branding
Why might regular competitive elections fail to significantly alter power dynamics within semi-authoritarian regimes?
Because ruling parties may manipulate electoral outcomes through control over media, intimidation, and tampering with ballots.
Because dependence on absolute monarchies where rulers inherit the position for a lifetime thus negating the need for votes and affirmation of legitimacy.
Due to widespread apathy among citizens leading them to refrain from participating in the vote process altogether.
As a result of term limits preventing any one leader from staying in office too long, ensuring periodic leadership change regardless of election results.
When considering electoral systems within various regimes, how does proportional representation reflect underlying political ideologies compared to majoritarian systems?
Majoritarian systems epitomize ideals of transparency and accountability, ensuring a clear winner is determined easily.
Despite proportional representation promoting fair distribution of seats, smaller parties may still struggle due to the overarching influence of dominant political ideology.
Egalitarian beliefs lead to the adoption of winner-takes-all electoral styles, allowing for less representation of minority groups.
Proportional representation encourages multipartism reflective of collaborative governance inherent in some forms of egalitarianism.