What is the main aim of authoritarian states?
a. Maintaining power
b. Growing the economy
c. Stifling opposition
d. Suppressing the people
e. Waging war on enemy states
Q. 2Seven states have adopted some form of a fullyfunded clean elections campaign finance system. Which feature below is NOT generally included in those systems?
a. Candidates must obtain a set minimum number of signatures.
b. Candidates must raise a minimum number of dollars from a set number of donors.
c. Candidates may spend up to 50,000 of their own money.
d. Once qualified, candidates must only spend public funds.
Q. 3All of the following are TRUE of the status of women in France EXCEPT
a. they are entitled to generous maternity leaves.
b. they find it easier to work due to the government-funded high-quality child care.
c. the proportion of female managers in France is among the lowest in industrial countries.
d. the wage gap between men and women is 20 percent.
e. All of the statements are true.
Q. 4How do most authoritarianism regimes come to power?
a. Sudden coup d'tat
b. Slow and steady take over by local governments
c. Usually a joint operation by the military and police
d. Constitutional convention
e. Mob rule from sudden epidemic or economic collapse
Q. 5About what proportion of the states have adopted some sort of public funding of some campaigns?
a. One-third
b. Two-thirds
c. One-tenth
d. None
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT correct about employment in France?
a. The unemployment rate for those with an immigrant background is double that of other French citizens.
b. Younger people are more likely to be unemployed than older people in France.
c. France has never had a significant unemployment problem because the state has historically provided at least part-time employment opportunities to those over 16.
d. The proportion of women managers in France is among the lowest of all industrial countries.
e. About 10 percent of French employees are union members.
Q. 7Hosni Mubarak came to power in Egypt after the assassination of
a. Benjamin Netanyahu.
b. Desmond Tutu.
c. Ayatollah Khomeini.
d. Muammar el-Qaddafi.
e. Anwar al-Sadat
Q. 8A nonprofit, tax-exempt political organization that accepts contributions and can make expenditures in campaigns, but is not explicitly connected to candidates is a
a. 527 group.
b. candidate-centered organization.
c. political action committee (PAC).
d. third-party committee.
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