11.  The following was a common experience in state formation of the USA, Brazil, and India, except A.   All three lacked internal autonomy at some point in their political development B.   All three lacked external autonomy at some point in their political development C.  All three countries emerged out of British domination and became sovereign states D.  All three had to reckon with issues of racial and ethnic diversity

6.  The following is true except: A.  The Chief Justice is the President of the Senate B.  The House of Representatives consists of 435 members C.  The US Vice President is part of the executive branch as well as the President of the Senate D.  The US Senate consists of 100 members

13.  The land widely recognized by the international community as part of the People’s Republic of China but insists it is sovereign and separate from the People’s Republic of China is: A.  Philippines B.  Taiwan C. Malaysia D.  Sri Lanka      

15.    Which of these is true concerning participation in this class? A.   It is my group leader’s responsibility to remind me to participate B.   It accounts for 10% of the final grade C.   It is optional unless otherwise indicated D.   It is required of all students in the class  

19.  Which of these is NOT true of the concept of political attitude? A.  it is a universalistic concept B.  Liberalism is an example of political attitude C.  Conservatism, a politcal attitude, favors the status quo D.  It is a particularistic concept

12.  The country that will host the summer Olympics in 2028: A.  The United States of America B.  Poland C. France D.  Nigeria    

6.  The strategic strait used by oil-carrying tankers headed to Western countries which Iran has threatened to shut down by force of arms if attacked by the United States is: A. Strait of Gibraltar B.  Strait of Hormuz C.  Strait of Magellan D.  Strait of Aqaba      

1.  Which kind of legitimacy does a constitution of a state, Japan say, confer on the state? A.  Traditional B.  Rational-legal C.  Charismatic D.  None of the above

23.  Which of these are features of a democratic regime? A.    Civil liberties B.    Citizen participation C.   Representative government D.  All of the above

8.  The Managing  Director  of the International Monetary Fund is: A.  David Malpass B.  Joseph Lew C.  Kristalina Georgieva D. Alan Greenspan