Chapter 14

Instructions

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Question 1

What is the most common form of executive system in Europe?

a) Presidential executive with elected legislature

b) Semi-presidential executive with delegated upper house

c) Parliamentary government with a cabinet

Question 2

In Germany a constructive vote of no-confidence is required to dismiss a government.

a) True

b) False

Question 3

Which of the following countries do not have semi-presidential executive systems?

a) Germany

b) France

c) Finland

Question 4

Angela Merkel introduced the use of partisan civil servants in German government when she entered office in 2005.

a) True

b) False

Question 5

French ministers are not members of parliament.

a) True

b) False

Question 6

There are few effective controls available for parliaments to scrutinize executives' behaviour within the EU Council.

a) True

b) False

Question 7

The power of the executive is increasing relative to parliaments.

a) True

b) False

Question 8

Globalization has reduced the importance of foreign ministers within national executives.

a) True

b) False

Question 9

New Public Management has undermined the accountability of executives.

a) True

b) False

Question 10

Uniformity of legal systems within countries is a principle shared by all executive systems.

a) True

b) False

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