AP Comparative Government and Politics Practice Quiz: Impact of Global Economic and Technological Forces
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A) An increase in state control over national economies.
B) The strengthening of political borders to limit market actors.
C) A reduction in cross-national connections among workers and capital.
D) A worldwide market with actors unconstrained by political borders.
Correct Answer: D
The text explicitly defines economic globalization as including 'a worldwide market with actors unconstrained by political borders, and a reduction in state control over economies'.
A) Economic liberalization
B) Cultural isolationism
C) Increased state intervention
D) Environmental protectionism
Correct Answer: A
The text directly states that 'State membership in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization (WTO) has promoted economic liberalization policies.'
A) A decrease in the influence of multinational corporations.
B) The growth of the middle class.
C) The restriction of social media to curb protests.
D) A decline in optimism for the next generation's future.
Correct Answer: B
The text provides a specific example for Mexico, stating, 'In Mexico, in part as a result of these policies, the number of people in the middle class has grown.'
A) Promoting cultural stability and national unity.
B) Enforcing state control over economic networks.
C) Labor, the environment, and taxation.
D) Supporting government-led economic initiatives without conflict.
Correct Answer: C
The text states that MNCs 'pose challenges to, and sometimes conflict with, domestic economic policies regarding labor, the environment, land rights, taxation, and the budget.'
A) A decrease in demands placed on governments by civil society.
B) The empowerment of once-marginal, nationalist, and populist groups.
C) A reduction in the number of disenfranchised groups.
D) Universal cultural and regime stability.
Correct Answer: B
The text lists several conflicts, including the 'empowerment of once-marginal, nationalist, and populist groups that blame the government for changes in culture and economic conditions.'
A) partnering with multinational corporations to create jobs.
B) promoting the benefits of economic liberalization.
C) blaming the government for economic and cultural changes.
D) advocating for increased membership in international economic organizations.
Correct Answer: C
The source material explains that these groups are empowered because they 'blame the government for changes in culture and economic conditions' brought on by globalization.
A) Widespread protest against the World Bank.
B) A belief that children will be better off than their parents.
C) A desire to increase state control over the economy.
D) Growing opposition to multinational corporations.
Correct Answer: B
The text notes that in China and Nigeria, 'a majority of respondents in recent studies have said that they expect children in their countries to be better off than their parents' following these policies.
A) increasing the power of civil society groups.
B) imposing restrictions on social media.
C) exiting the World Trade Organization.
D) inviting MNCs to mediate the disputes.
Correct Answer: B
The text lists potential government reactions to protests, including 'Arrests of protesters and imposition of social media restrictions.'
A) deepening cross-national connections among workers, goods, and capital.
B) forcing countries to adopt identical cultural practices.
C) eliminating all domestic economic policies.
D) strengthening the power of national governments over markets.
Correct Answer: A
The text states that economic globalization 'has deepened cross-national connections among workers, goods, and capital and has caused challenges for regime and cultural stability.' This implies the connection itself is the source of the challenge.
A) Increased demands on governments from civil society groups.
B) A guaranteed improvement in environmental and labor standards.
C) The growth of the middle class in certain countries like Mexico.
D) A reduction in state control over economies.
Correct Answer: B
The text states that MNCs can conflict with domestic policies on labor and the environment, implying standards are challenged, not guaranteed to improve. The other options are all explicitly mentioned in the text.
A) The promotion of cultural exchange programs.
B) The desire to increase global interconnectedness.
C) The implementation of domestic economic policies.
D) The membership terms for the World Trade Organization.
Correct Answer: C
The text highlights that MNCs 'pose challenges to, and sometimes conflict with, domestic economic policies regarding labor, the environment, land rights, taxation, and the budget,' indicating a clear tension in this area.