AP COGO Pre-Test

Part ONE: True/False

QUESTION #1 The President of Britain is David CameronThe President of Britain is David Cameron ANSWER: False – Prime MinisterANSWER: False – Prime Minister

QUESTION #2 The Queen of England has no powersThe Queen of England has no powers ANSWER: False – every document has to be signed by the queen BUT she always signsANSWER: False – every document has to be signed by the queen BUT she always signs

QUESTION #3 The head of government in Britain is Queen ElizabethThe head of government in Britain is Queen Elizabeth ANSWER: False – Head of STATEANSWER: False – Head of STATE

QUESTION #4 Most of the people in Britain never voted for the Prime MinisterMost of the people in Britain never voted for the Prime Minister ANSWER: True – people elect MP, ruling party picks PMANSWER: True – people elect MP, ruling party picks PM

QUESTION #5 The only legal party in China is the Communist PartyThe only legal party in China is the Communist Party ANSWER: True OR False depending on how you support itANSWER: True OR False depending on how you support it There ARE other parties, but have no political power – more like interest groups/sounding boardsThere ARE other parties, but have no political power – more like interest groups/sounding boards

QUESTION #6 Britain does not have written constitutionBritain does not have written constitution ANSWER: True – not one SINGLE documentANSWER: True – not one SINGLE document The “constitution” has evolved over time, with important documents, common law, and customs combining to form what is often called the “Constitution of the Crown”The “constitution” has evolved over time, with important documents, common law, and customs combining to form what is often called the “Constitution of the Crown”

QUESTION #7 Russia has a president and a prime ministerRussia has a president and a prime minister ANSWER: TrueANSWER: True

QUESTION #8 The Soviet Union was a communist countryThe Soviet Union was a communist country ANSWER: True OR False…called themselves communist, but not true to theoryANSWER: True OR False…called themselves communist, but not true to theory

QUESTION #9 Marxist philosophy is opposed to democracyMarxist philosophy is opposed to democracy ANSWER: False – communism is purest form of democracy according to Communist Manifesto (you will read it soon!)ANSWER: False – communism is purest form of democracy according to Communist Manifesto (you will read it soon!)

QUESTION #10 Communists are usually associated with the extreme right wingCommunists are usually associated with the extreme right wing ANSWER: False – Left WingANSWER: False – Left Wing

QUESTION #11 Britain and Nigeria have a unitary form of governmentBritain and Nigeria have a unitary form of government ANSWER: False – Britain is unitary, Nigeria is FederalANSWER: False – Britain is unitary, Nigeria is Federal

QUESTION #12 Iranian women are not allowed to vote or run for officeIranian women are not allowed to vote or run for office ANSWER: FalseANSWER: False

QUESTION #13 Only Muslims can hold seats in the Iranian legislatureOnly Muslims can hold seats in the Iranian legislature ANSWER: False – Iran has reserved seats for religious minorities – Jews, Christians & Zoroastrians; only Sunni Muslims cannot hold officeANSWER: False – Iran has reserved seats for religious minorities – Jews, Christians & Zoroastrians; only Sunni Muslims cannot hold office

QUESTION #14 Nigeria is the most populous country in AfricaNigeria is the most populous country in Africa ANSWER: TrueANSWER: True

QUESTION #15 Nigeria has been under military leadership during most of its post-WWII historyNigeria has been under military leadership during most of its post-WWII history ANSWER: TrueANSWER: True

QUESTION #16 The United States is the largest democracy in the worldThe United States is the largest democracy in the world ANSWER: False - IndiaANSWER: False - India

QUESTION #17 There are term limits for the Mexican president and legislatureThere are term limits for the Mexican president and legislature ANSWER: True – president 1 6-year term, legislators cannot serve consecutive termsANSWER: True – president 1 6-year term, legislators cannot serve consecutive terms

QUESTION #18 The United States has lower taxes than most industrialized countriesThe United States has lower taxes than most industrialized countries ANSWER: TrueANSWER: True

QUESTION #19 A liberal in Europe is considered to be left wingA liberal in Europe is considered to be left wing ANSWER: False – right wing (liberal in Europe is conservative)ANSWER: False – right wing (liberal in Europe is conservative)

QUESTION #20 The United States has one of the oldest constitutions in the world todayThe United States has one of the oldest constitutions in the world today ANSWER: True ANSWER: True Oldest enduring constitution after San MarinoOldest enduring constitution after San Marino UK loses on a technicality – no single docUK loses on a technicality – no single doc Mexico 1917, Iran 1979, China 1982, Russia 1993, Nigeria 1999Mexico 1917, Iran 1979, China 1982, Russia 1993, Nigeria 1999

QUESTION #21 Even the poorest countries in the world have extremely rich citizensEven the poorest countries in the world have extremely rich citizens ANSWER: TrueANSWER: True

QUESTION #22 Separation of powers is an essential ingredient for a democracySeparation of powers is an essential ingredient for a democracy ANSWER: False – most democracies have parliamentary form/fusion of powersANSWER: False – most democracies have parliamentary form/fusion of powers

QUESTION #23 Most democracies pattern themselves on the American modelMost democracies pattern themselves on the American model ANSWER: False – most democracies have are unitary/parliamentary formANSWER: False – most democracies have are unitary/parliamentary form

QUESTION #24 Federalism is the form of government used by most countries in the worldFederalism is the form of government used by most countries in the world ANSWER: False – UnitaryANSWER: False – Unitary

QUESTION #25 The U.S. is the only industrialized nation without universal health careThe U.S. is the only industrialized nation without universal health care ANSWER: True – even with passage of recent legislation, WHO does not consider U.S. to have it)ANSWER: True – even with passage of recent legislation, WHO does not consider U.S. to have it)

Part TWO: Country Rankings/Classification

QUESTION #26 What is the official/legal name of the countries with the capital city of…What is the official/legal name of the countries with the capital city of… A. Abuja – Federal Republic of Nigeria B. Beijing – Peoples Republic of China C. London – The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland D. Mexico City – United Mexican States E. Moscow – Russian Federation F. Tehran – Islamic Republic of Iran G. Washington DC – United States of America

QUESTION #27 (population) Rank the Countries MOST to LEAST populousRank the Countries MOST to LEAST populous 1.China (1.3 billion, largest) 2.U.S. (300 million, 3 rd largest) 3.Nigeria (170 million, 7 th largest) 4.Russia (140 million, 9 th largest) 5.Mexico (114 million, 11 th largest) 6.Iran (78 million, 18 th largest) 7.UK (63 million, 22 nd largest)

QUESTION #27 (area) Rank the Countries LARGEST to SMALLEST in areaRank the Countries LARGEST to SMALLEST in area 1.Russia (world’s largest – 17,098, 242 sq mi) 2.U.S. (3 rd largest – 9,826,675 sq mi) 3.China (4 th largest – 9,596,961 sq mi) 4.Mexico (14 th largest – 1,964,375 sq mi) 5.Iran (18 th largest – 1,648,195 sq mi) 6.Nigeria (32 nd largest – 923,768 sq mi) 7.UK (80 th largest – 243,610 sq mi)

QUESTION #28 (life expectancy) Rank the Countries HIGHEST to LOWEST life expectancyRank the Countries HIGHEST to LOWEST life expectancy 1.UK – (30 th highest in world) 2.U.S. – (51 st highest) 3.Mexico – (73 rd highest) 4.China – (96 th highest) 5.Iran – (147 th highest) 6.Russia – (164 th highest) 7.Nigeria – (212 th highest)

QUESTION #29 (GDP) Rank the Countries HIGHEST to LOWEST GDP per capitaRank the Countries HIGHEST to LOWEST GDP per capita 1.U.S. - $48,300 (11 th highest in world) 2.UK - $36,500 (32 nd highest) 3.Russia - $16,700 (72 nd highest) 4.Mexico - $14,700 (86 th highest) 5.Iran - $13,200 (93 rd highest) 6.China - $8,400 (122 nd highest) 7.Nigeria - $2,600 (178 th highest)

UK Head of State: Monarch Queen Elizabeth II Head of Gov’t: Prime Minister David Cameron Federal or Unitary: Unitary Unicameral or Bicameral Legislature: Bicameral

Russia Head of State: President Vladimir Putin Head of Gov’t: Prime Minister Dmitriy Medvedev Federal or Unitary: Federal Unicameral or Bicameral Legislature: Bicameral

China Head of State: President Hu Jintao Head of Gov’t: Premier Wen Jiabao Federal or Unitary: Unitary Unicameral or Bicameral Legislature: Unicameral

Mexico Head of State: President Enrique Pena Nieto Head of Gov’t: President Enrique Pena Nieto Federal or Unitary: Federal Unicameral or Bicameral Legislature: Bicameral

Nigeria Head of State: President Goodluck Jonathan Head of Gov’t: President Goodluck Jonathan Federal or Unitary: Federal Unicameral or Bicameral Legislature: Bicameral

Iran Head of State: Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini-Khamenei Head of Gov’t: President Mahmud Ahmadinejad Federal or Unitary: Unitary Unicameral or Bicameral Legislature: Unicameral

U.S. Head of State: President Barack Obama Head of Gov’t: President Barack Obama Federal or Unitary: Federal Unicameral or Bicameral Legislature: Bicameral