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Comparative Political Institutions

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of comparative political institutions.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the main function of a constitution?

To establish the framework for a government
To protect the rights of citizens
To regulate the economy
To provide for the welfare of the people

Which of the following is a characteristic of a presidential system of government?

The president is both head of state and head of government
The president is elected by the legislature
The president can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence
The president shares power with a prime minister

What is the main function of a legislature?

To make laws
To oversee the executive branch
To represent the interests of the people
To provide for the welfare of the people

Which of the following is a characteristic of a parliamentary system of government?

The prime minister is both head of state and head of government
The prime minister is elected by the legislature
The prime minister can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence
The prime minister shares power with a president

What is the main function of a judiciary?

To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To provide for the welfare of the people

Which of the following is a characteristic of a unitary state?

There is only one level of government
The central government has all the power
The regional governments have some power
The local governments have some power

What is the main function of a federal state?

To divide power between the central government and the regional governments
To protect the rights of citizens
To regulate the economy
To provide for the welfare of the people

Which of the following is a characteristic of a confederation?

The central government is very weak
The regional governments have most of the power
The central government can veto the laws of the regional governments
The regional governments can veto the laws of the central government

What is the main function of a political party?

To nominate candidates for office
To raise money for candidates
To get out the vote
To all of the above

Which of the following is a characteristic of a two-party system?

There are only two major political parties
The two major political parties are very different from each other
The two major political parties are very similar to each other
The two major political parties are both very popular

What is the main function of an interest group?

To represent the interests of a particular group of people
To lobby the government
To raise money for candidates
To get out the vote

Which of the following is a characteristic of a pluralist system?

There are many different interest groups
Interest groups compete with each other for influence
The government is responsive to the demands of interest groups
All of the above

What is the main function of a non-governmental organization (NGO)?

To provide humanitarian aid
To promote human rights
To protect the environment
To all of the above

Which of the following is a characteristic of a totalitarian regime?

There is only one political party
The government has complete control over the economy
The government has complete control over the media
All of the above

What is the main function of an international organization?

To promote cooperation between countries
To resolve disputes between countries
To provide humanitarian aid
To all of the above

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