AP G topic 2.3 to 2.6

The political systems of Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia all have (Topic 2.6)

• Common law legal systems

• two-ballot systems for presidential selection

• effective independent judiciaries with judicial review

• unitary systems with strong states and a weak central government

• bicameral legislatures based partly on regions and partly on population

The primary difference between a commander in chief in a democratic regime and a commander in chief in an authoritarian regime is that only in (Topic 2.3)

• an authoritarian regime is the commander in chief in charge of the military

• a democratic regime is the commander in chief accountable to the citizens

• an authoritarian regime can the commander in chief use the military to enforce domestic law

• a democratic regime can the commander in chief be removed

The institution in Iran that makes laws related to civil liberties is the (Topic 2.6)

• Guardian Council

• Qom Seminary 

• Assembly of Experts

• Majles

• Special Clerical Court

According to the Chinese constitution, formal power of governing rests with the (Topic 2.6)

• secretariat

• presidency

• Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party

• People's Liberation Army

• National People's Congress

Which of the following is true of Iran’s Supreme Leader? (Topic 2.3)

• He reviews all laws to make sure they are constitutional.

• He has the power to appoint half of the members of the Guardian Council.

• He can be dismissed by the President for failing to act according to Islamic principles.

• His power is constrained by an active legislature with substantial investigative authority.

• Although he can serve for an unlimited number of years, he must face the voters every four years for reelection.

Which of the following is an accurate explanation of an advantage of executive term limits? (Topic 2.4)

• Executive term limits allow legislators to develop coherent policies over time.

• Executive term limits allow executives greater control over the legislative process.

• Executive term limits can prevent executives from consolidating power.

• Executive term limits can weaken accountability.

A successful vote of no confidence in a parliamentary system means that (Topic 2.5)

• new elections for the legislature are called

• the head of state will dissolve the national legislature

• all laws passed by the legislature in that session are voided

• the government steps down and a new government must be formed

• the heads of both state and government must step down from their posts

Which of the following pairs of countries has a bicameral national legislature? (Topic 2.6)

• Britain and Iran

• Mexico and China

• China and Russia

• Russia and Britain

• Iran and Nigeria