China: Practice Quiz #1

What is the primary characteristic of an authoritarian government system?

• Decentralized power and extensive political freedoms

• Strong centralized power and limited political freedoms

• A system where power is shared equally among all citizens

• A system with no government intervention

In a unitary system, where is the power primarily concentrated?

• Local governments

• Regional governments

• Central government

• International organizations

What does the term "rule by law" imply?

• Laws are applied equally to all, including government officials

• Laws are applied arbitrarily, and government officials are not subject to the same rules

• Laws are created by citizens through direct democracy

• Laws are enforced by international bodies

Which political system is characterized by a single political party holding complete control over the government (some smaller parties may also be allowed)?

• Multi-party democracy

• Party state

• Coalition government

• Federal system

What is the main function of the Politburo Standing Committee in China?

• To oversee the military

• To lead policy-making

• To manage foreign relations

• To conduct national elections

Who originally organized and led the Chinese Communist Party?

• Deng Xiaoping

• Xi Jinping

• Mao Zedong

• Sun Yat-sen

How often does the National Party Congress of the CCP meet?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

What is the role of the head of state?

• To manage the civil service

• To symbolize and represent the people nationally and internationally

• To formulate and execute policy

• To oversee the judicial system

What is the primary role of the civil service?

• To create laws

• To carry out the work of the government

• To enforce laws

• To represent citizens in parliament

What does "term limits" refer to?

• The maximum age for elected officials

• The minimum number of terms an official must serve

• Legally prescribed limits on the number of terms an elected official can serve

• The duration of each term in office