13.  Which of these is usually most strongly entrenched in a political system?  In other words, which of them tends to have the most staying power? A.  Government B.  State C.  Regime D.  Political ideology

9.  Which of these is NOT true of regime change?   A.  Regime change carried out through revolution usually involves the masses B.  Change occurs only from authoritarianism to democracy, not the other way around C.  Regime change executed by a coup tends to involve only a conniving cabal D.  The Iranian revolution of 1979 toppled one variant of authoritarianism and replaced it with another variant of authoritarianism

12.  In a presidential system, the president is elected by the: A.  National legislature B.  People directly or through electors chosen by the people (as in America) C.  Mayors of the 50 largest cities D.  State governors    

8.  According to Dr. Jakpor’s notes, which of these is NOT included as a factor in defining politics ? A.   Authority B.  Group dynamics C.  Values D.  Allocation

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)    

22.  Which of these is NOT true concerning Magna Carta? A.  It represented a significant point on the road to civil liberties in England B.  It was “thumbed” (signed) by King John II C.  The rights contained in it were to all persons in England D.  It was thumbed at Runnymede in 1215

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      

8.  When the Federal Reserve Bank raises interest rate in an effort to control inflation, its action is an exercise in: A.  Fiscalism. B.  Regulatory policy C.   Monetarism D.   Protectionism

4.   Which of these states has a principle of citizenship based largely on “jus sanguinis”?   A.  The United States of America B.  Germany C.  France D.  Mexico