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4.  Which of the following reasons for studying Comparative Politics was dramatically brought home to us when, terrorists plotting half way around the world, attacked New York’s twin towers and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 (9/11)? A.  To satisfy one’s general curiosity to know more of the world B. To be able to react to events in some part of the world before they have a direct and grave impact  on our country C.  To be able to learn from the political experiences  of other countries D.  To be considered cosmopolitan–a citizen of the world

With which of these international entities is the concept of Structural Adjustment Program usually associated?   A.  United Nations (UN) B.  International Monetary Fund (IMF) C.  North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) D.  European Union (EU)    

24.  A non-democratic regime, such as a military regime, can transition to a democratic regime through: A.  Pressure of civil society organizations B.  Demands imposed on it by international treaties and conventions C.   Anxieties that the current military rulers may themselves be toppled by other ambitious officers D.  All of the above  

18.  Members of the U.S. Congress are elected by an electoral system that generally provides for:   A.  Single-member districts B.  Win-by-plurality C.  A and B D.  Proportional representation      

9.  A “command economy”:   A.  Is where the state sets the amount of aggregate production (supply) and sectorial economic priorities, and owns the means of productions B.  Is a major feature of communist economies C.  Is a derogatory term used in the West to describe the economic system of former Soviet-bloc countries D.  All the above

14.  Which of these states has a semi-presidential system?   A.  Colombia B.  Canada C.  France D.  Australia    

Which of these is NOT an example of fiscal policy?   A.  Congress raises taxes on the “one-percenters” to help balance the budget B.  The Federal Reserve Bank buys and sells treasury notes, bonds, and other instruments to influence interest rates C.  Congress appropriate funds to upgrade the interstate highway system D.  Congress approves more scholarships and loans to higher education

6.  The following is true except: A.  The Chief Justice is the President of the Senate B.  The House of Representatives consists of 435 members C.  The US Vice President is part of the executive branch as well as the President of the Senate D.  The US Senate consists of 100 members

29.  The name of Russia’s lower house of parliament is: A.   Knesset B.   Duma C.  National Assembly D.  House of Commons

16.  In a semi-presidential system, the prime minister is:   A.  chosen by the people in a special election B.  Appointed by the president, subject to legislative approval C.  Selected by the legislature alone D.  Appointed by the president alone