Lesson 3B.4.4
3B.4.4 Different systems of government Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Which system of government is described as one in which all the people are involved in making decisions about the state's affairs?
- Failed state
- Democratic state
- Autocratic state
- Rogue state
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Which type of state combines democratic processes with authoritarian practices?
- Autocratic state
- Rogue state
- Semi-democratic state
- Failed state
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Which system of government is ruled by a single leader holding unrestricted political power?
- Autocratic state
- Democratic state
- Failed state
- Semi-democratic state
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Which term describes a state that cannot function as a viable political unit?
- Rogue state
- Autocratic state
- Failed state
- Semi-democratic state
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Which state type is defined by a foreign policy that threatens international security?
- Autocratic state
- Rogue state
- Semi-democratic state
- Failed state
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Which type of state lacks the central characteristics of a democratic state?
- Non-democratic state
- Democratic state
- Stable federal state
- Emerging power
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Which state classification applies when a government holds elections but restricts political opposition?
- Autocratic state
- Failed state
- Semi-democratic state
- Democratic state
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Which global consequence is most associated with the breakdown of a failed state?
- Bilateral alliances
- Regional instability
- Nuclear proliferation
- Trade sanctions
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Which consequence for global order is most directly caused by rogue states?
- Economic integration
- Security threats
- Regionalism
- Democratic backsliding
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Which political theory suggests that democratic states do not go to war with each other?
- Democratic peace theory
- Realist deterrence theory
- Hegemonic stability theory
- Balance of power
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Which state classification lacks central democratic characteristics such as free elections and accountability?
- Non-democratic state
- Democratic state
- Federal state
- Sovereign state
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Which classification is applied to a state whose system combines democratic and authoritarian features and is stable?
- Semi-democratic state
- Superpower
- Failed state
- Rogue state
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Which defining feature of a failed state is demonstrated by a total collapse of government control?
- Aggressive diplomacy
- Strict state censorship
- High GDP growth
- Loss of authority
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Which key feature distinguishes a democratic state from an autocratic state?
- Free elections
- National defence
- Central government
- State sovereignty
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Which group of states includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa?
- G7
- BRICS
- OECD
- NATO
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Which state classification describes a system where rival political parties are banned?
- Non-democratic state
- Semi-democratic state
- Democratic state
- Failed state
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A government's authority collapses, and rival armed groups control different regions with no authority over the whole territory. Which classification fits?
- Great power
- Failed state
- Semi-democratic state
- Autocratic state
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Which system of government combines democratic elections with authoritarian state control?
- Autocratic state
- Semi-democratic state
- Rogue state
- Failed state
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What primary threat do rogue and failed states pose to neighbouring countries?
- Economic integration
- Military alliance
- Cross-border instability
- Democratic consolidation
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A state's leader holds unlimited power without formal constitutional limits. Which classification best matches this?
- Autocratic state
- Emerging power
- Semi-democratic state
- Democratic state
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