2012 - Question #16 –country context question

(A)          Explain two reasons we would expect the British political system to be more amenable to change than the Iranian system.

(B)          In terms of being open to change, how would the Mexican system compare with the British and Iranian systems? Why?

See pp. 65-67, 151-152, and 137-138 in What You Need to Know

2012 - Question #14 –conceptual analysis question

(A)          What is meant by structural adjustment?

(B)          Identify a political power (person, group, or institution) that would oppose structural adjustment in China and explain a primary reason for that opposition.

(C)          Identify a political power (person, group, or institution) in Iran that would support structural adjustment in Iran and explain a primary reason for that support.

See pp. 44, 90-96, 143-146, and 148-151 in What You Need to Know

2012 - Question #13 – short answer/concept question

(A)          What is an example of "rent-seeking" behavior in the Nigerian political system?

(B)          Explain how that example is beneficial or detrimental to the people of Nigera.

See pp. 43, 103-109, and 121-122 in What You Need to Know

2012 - Question #12 – short answer/concept question

(A)          Describe an aspect of the Mexican regime that uses plurality elections.

(B)          Describe an aspect of the Mexican regime that uses proportional elections.

(C)          What is a political reason for using each of these electoral methods?

See pp. 42, 43, and 131-132 in What You Need to Know

2012 - Question #11 – short answer/concept question

(A)          What do political scientists mean by accountability?

(B)          Describe briefly the primary means of ensuring accountability in Russia.

See pp. 37 and 74-81 in What You Need to Know

2012 -- Question #6 –conceptual analysis question

(A)          Define rule of law.

(B)          Explain two examples of the role that the constitution plays in the Mexican political system to guarantee a rule of law.

(C)          Explain two features of the political system in the UK that serve to guarantee rule of law without a constitution.

See pp. 43, 57-60, and 130-133 in What You Need to Know

Question No. 6 (20 March 2009)

I'll post a sample FRQ here about comparative government and politics almost every week day until May 1. They're for practice, since that one of the best ways of preparing for the exam.

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You can submit an answer using the "Questions" e-mail link at the What You Need to Know web site. (Look in the lower, right-hand section of that page.)

If you submit the earliest best answer, I'll post your answer (without your name) and a critique here a week after the question was posted. It will be in the "Comments" section for that question.

No prizes this year. But, I'll add your school's web address to the list of "Worthwhile Links" on the left side of the blog, IF you send it to me.

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Here's Question No. 6:

A. What is meant by "soft power?" (2 points)
B. What is an example of the use of soft power by China? (1 point)
C. What is an example of the use of soft power by Russia? (1 point)

(See pages 41-42, 79, and 98-99 in What You Need to Know.)

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