What element of the Israeli and British parliamentary systems distinguishes them from most other parliamentary democracies?
a. A dual executive
b. The lack of a written constitution
c. A mixed regime
d. The existence of a loyal opposition
e. The enforcement of strict party discipline
Q. 2The Bundesrat's suspensive veto
a. allows it to veto any bill passed by the Bundestag if that bill directly affects the Lnder.
b. allows it to force the Bundestag to pass a bill a second time.
c. applies only to constitutional matters.
d. allows it to delay but not prevent the passage of a bill.
e. allows it to dismiss a cabinet minister when it chooses to do so.
Q. 3The states' governors are
a. very representative as a whole of the population in terms of race and gender.
b. white males, except for several women who succeeded their husbands upon their death in office.
c. predominantly white males, but now are somewhat more representative of the population, with severalHispanics, African Americans, and women serving or having served.
d. mostly white males, but black and white females have now won 25 percent of the gubernatorial seats.
Q. 4What is the term used for the protracted Palestinian uprising against the Israelis?
a. Junta
b. Jihad
c. Intifada
d. Patricide
e. Khett
Q. 5The procedure for the passage of legislation in Germany is generally which of the following?
a. It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee in the Bundestag for deliberation, and then approved by the Bundesrat.
b. It is introduced by the executive, voted on by the Bundestag, and then approved by the Bundesrat.
c. It is introduced by the executive, voted on by the Bundesrat, and then approved by the Bundestag.
d. It is introduced by the Bundestag, sent to committee in the Bundestag for deliberation, and then approved by the executive.
e. It is introduced simultaneously in both the Bundesrat and Bundestag; sent to committee, in both houses, for deliberation, and then approved by the executive.
Q. 6Today's governors are generally
a. well-qualified chief executives with some legislative experience.
b. back-slapping, cigar-smoking wheelers and dealers.
c. uneducated individuals who lack legislative experience.
d. well-qualified chief executives with solely private sector experience.
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