Deck 10: Politics in Germany by Russell J Dalton

Question 1

The Constitutional Court provides a check on

A)excesses of government.
B)individual rights.
C)excesses of the European Parliament..
D)economic and business rights.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Using education to promote political socialization and encourage democracy prior to World War II was

A)not done.
B)self-conscious and organized.
C)considered anti-democratic because it was mandated by government.
D)ineffective.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

After World War II,German businesses and unions have shown

A)an unusual ability to work together.
B)that they are adamantly opposed.
C)an ability to ignore each other.
D)that their interests are too disparate to work together.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

"Kinder,Kirche,Kuche" -- otherwise known as the "Three Ks" -- was a German phrase generally used to describe the

A)foundations of civil society.
B)basic instruments of political socialization.
C)prescribed role of women in the society.
D)founding principles of the Social Democratic Party.

Question 5

Most legislation that reaches the formal policy agenda is initiated by the

A)Bundestag.
B)Bundesrat.
C)executive branch.
D)public demands.

Question 6

Which political party currently holds the most seats in the Bundestag?

A)Social Democratic Party (SPD)
B)Free Democratic Party (FDP)
C)Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU)
D)Social Democratic Party (SPD)

Question 7

The decision-making style of the cabinet is characterized by

A)consensus.
B)competition.
C)party conflict.
D)deference to the chancellor.

Question 8

Germany is a member of both NATO and the European Union.

Question 9

The major functions of the Bundestag include all of the following EXCEPT

A)provide government oversight.
B)represent state interests.
C)enact legislation.
D)be a forum for public debate.

Question 10

A worldwide depression,war reparations,and the challenge of the National Socialist Party were all factors that caused

A)Bismarck to unify the German states.
B)the collapse of East Germany.
C)the creation of Ostpolitik.
D)instability within the Weimar Republic.

Question 11

The level of government which employs the most civil servants is

A)federal
B)state.
C)local.
D)central.

Question 12

The Bundesrat is the national parliament of Germany.

Question 13

The most important source of public revenue is

A)contributions to the social security program.
B)indirect taxes.
C)the VAT.
D)corporate taxation.

Question 14

The largest component of public expenditure is

A)social security.
B)health.
C)defense and military.
D)payment of national debt.

Question 15

All of the following define Chancellor Angela Merkel as a history-making executive for Germany EXCEPT

A)she was born in East Germany.
B)she was a member of the Communist Youth League.
C)she was a chemist,not a politician,by training.
D)she is a Socialist Democrat.

Question 16

In In Germany,the head of government is referred to as the Chancellor.

Question 17

When conflicts arise between departments over jurisdictional or budgetary matters,the Basic Law calls for them to be resolved

A)by the president.
B)by the chancellor.
C)in Cabinet.
D)in the Constitutional Court.

Question 18

Gorbachev's policies of perestroika and glasnost helped bring down the Berlin Wall.

Question 19

The Basic Law created a unitary system of government for Germany.

Question 20

The relationship between church and state in Germany is

A)characterized by separation.
B)not financially linked.
C)cooperative and mutually supportive.
D)unimportant in the secular state.

Question 21

The Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU)are generally considered as a conservative party.

Question 22

The Social Democratic Party (PDS)are is primarily concerned about unions and the working class.

Question 23

The "New Politics" movement focuses on economic equality.

Question 24

By law,the government of Germany must contact interest groups when formulating policy.

Question 25

Public broadcasting media is generally financed through personal taxes.