Political Systems and Government Types
How does voter turnout affect policy choices made by democratic governments concerning welfare provisions?
Low voter turnout causes democratic governments to allocate more funds to defense rather than welfare provisions due to fear of internal instability.
Voter turnout has no effect on policy decisions concerning welfare because those decisions are dictated solely by economic projections and trends.
High voter turnout can signal strong public interest which may pressure politicians to prioritize enhancing welfare provisions.
High voter turnout generally leads democratic governments to decrease welfare provisions due to perceived complacency among citizens.
What was the source of authority in China under General Mao?
Religious leaders
Constitution
Popular support
Communist Party's control over the military
What document typically outlines the basic structure, procedures, powers, and duties of a government?
Legislation
Treaty
Executive order
Constitution
For what country did Boris Yeltsin have democratic tendencies?
Russia
Iran
UK
Nigeria
What type of government is characterized by a single leader who holds all the power and makes decisions without legal constraints?
Oligarchy
Federalism
Autocracy
Democracy
Which country's authority has traditionally been concentrated in the hands of a single ruling party?
Mexico
UK
China
Russia
Which country's political system has been influenced by both historical monarchy and democratic evolution?
Mexico
China
Iran
UK

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In a federal system, what is one likely impact of strong regional political parties on national governance?
They can challenge central authority and lead to decentralization of power.
They encourage autocratic rule through increased control over local legislatures.
They eliminate local governance issues by promoting uniform national policies.
They strengthen national unity by reducing regional cultural differences.
In an imaginary country where the rule of law has been eroded by executive decrees expanding presidential powers indefinitely, what is likely to become the predominant check on executive authority?
International sanctions imposed by foreign governments.
Civil society mobilization leading to protests or uprisings.
Legislative override through supermajority votes.
Decentralization of power via regional legislatures' resistance.
How has the PRI party in Mexico boosted popular support to remain in power?
Through aggressive propaganda campaigns that manipulate public opinion
Through a democratic voting system that encourages public participation
By implementing strict policies and regulations to control the opposition
By using clientelism, offering benefits, services, and goods in exchange for loyalty and support