University of Colorado, Boulder

INBU 3300

Chapter 3

1)Political systems based on the_paradigm, such as those of Japan and China, accept the principle that government may intervene to ensure that business practices benefit society.

1. 1. 1. individualistic
      2. collectivistic
      3. pluralistic
      4. laissez-­?faire

1. 2. In a democracy,                     .
      1. citizens have the right to participate in the decision-­?making process
      2. the opportunity to truly participate in the political process is restricted to a select few
      3. the court system is directly supervised by the political system
      4. the rights of the individual are merged with the state

1. 3. Which of the following would most likely be used in a totalitarian system to promote unconditional support for the official ideology?
      1. privately owned media outlets
      2. a parliamentary system
      3. state control of the education system
      4. a representative legislative body

1. 4. Which of the following was a notable trend in political systems during the second half of the 20th century and beginning of the 21st century?
      1. A wave of democratic transformations occurred as countries around the world moved away from totalitarian systems.
      2. A wave of theocratic revolutions occurred as people around the world looked to spirituality to guide them.
      3. Socialistic revolutions swept the world as countries aspired toward greater social justice.
      4. A totalitarian revolution swept the world as people looked to strong state leadership in uncertain times.

1. 5. A system of                   law sets the framework for the system of government and defines the authority and procedure of political bodies to establish laws and regulations.
      1. criminal
      2. constitutional
      3. civil
      4. commercial

1. 6. A(n)                  law system is based on a systematic and extensive codification of laws and puts political officials in charge of specifying accessible, detailed, and written law that applies to all citizens.
      1. customary
      2. common
      3. civil
      4. theocratic

1. 7. Which of the following is most likely a true statement regarding the rule of law? The rule of law is a hallmark of  .
      1. a totalitarian government
      2. a democratic government
      3. societies that place ultimate power in the hands of one person
      4. countries that are considered "partly free"

1. 8. The largest percentage of nations, within a contiguous geographic region, that adhere to the rule of man are located in                                                                               .
      1. Central Africa
      2. Northern Africa
      3. Eastern Europe
      4. Central America