Systems of Governance
Government · 50 practice questions
Presidential, parliamentary and monarchical systems of governance.
- Distinguish between the different systems of governance.
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- Practice question 1
A system of governance is generally distinguished as 'authoritarian' rather than 'totalitarian' mainly by the degree to which it
- A.Holds regular, fully free elections
- B.Tolerates a degree of private, non-political freedom while still restricting political pluralism and dissent
- C.Seeks total control over all aspects of citizens' lives, including private beliefs
- D.Has no government structure at all
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B. Tolerates a degree of private, non-political freedom while still restricting political pluralism and dissent
Authoritarian systems typically tolerate private, non-political freedoms while restricting political dissent, unlike totalitarian systems that seek total control.
- Practice question 2
A key feature of the parliamentary system is that the executive (Cabinet) is usually drawn from
- A.The military
- B.Outside the legislature entirely
- C.The judiciary
- D.Members of the majority party or coalition in the legislature
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D. Members of the majority party or coalition in the legislature
The Cabinet in a parliamentary system is usually drawn from the majority party or coalition in the legislature.
- Practice question 3
A hybrid regime might hold regular elections while also engaging in practices such as
- A.Complete abolition of any electoral process
- B.Full respect for opposition rights and a completely free press
- C.Full compliance with all international democratic standards
- D.Restrictions on opposition activity, media freedom, or fair competition, despite holding elections
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D. Restrictions on opposition activity, media freedom, or fair competition, despite holding elections
A hybrid regime may hold elections while restricting opposition activity or media freedom.
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