AP Comp. Gov Test 2c Review

IRAN CHINA RRRHHRRRRHHRR

1. What are the 3 main positions the President of China also holds

commander in chief, chair of China’s Military Commission,General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party

2. The president nominates the _____ of the NPC, who in turn serves as head of _____ overseeing the civil service; changes in top leadership are accomplished________

Premier, government, behind closed doors

3. Who is the current President of China?

Xi Jinping

4. What were the Presidential term limits in China before 2018?

2 max terms, 5 years each

5. What are the Presidential term limits today?

No term limits

6. Is China Unicameral or Bicameral? What is the name of the house(s)? About how many members are in the house(s)? How often do they meet? What is their role in reality?

Unicameral, National People’s Congress, ~3,ooo members, Once a year for 10-14 days. Rubber-stamping CCP decisions

7. Explain the 2 ways that the Chinese legislature powers are constrained by other governmental institutions

a. CCP Politburo Standing Committee, which is the actual center of power in the Chinese state; b. China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), which assumes legislative duties most of the year when the NPC is not in session

8. According to the constitution, who formally selects the President of China? In reality how is the President selected?

National People’s Congress formally elects the President. In reality, the CCP Politburo Standing Committee selects the General Secretary from among their own who then becomes President

9. In China, rule __ law means the judicial system is _____to the decisions of the Chinese Communist Party

by, subservient

10. Iran’s ______ sets the political agenda, serves as commander in chief, and appoints top ministers, the Expediency Council, half of the _____, and the head of the ____. The president is elected for up to ______, oversees the civil service, and conducts foreign policy

Supreme Leader, Guardian Council, judiciary, two 4-year terms

11. Iran’s legislature is _____; the _____ is elected and holds the power to approve legislation, oversee the budget, and confirm presidential nominees to the Cabinet. This body acts under the supervision of the _____ to ensure compatibility with Islam and ___ law

unicameral, Majles, Guardian Council, Sharia

12. Legislative powers in Iran can be constrained by other governmental institutions, including

Expendenicy and guardian council

a. Iran’s ____ Council, which is selected by the Supreme Leader as an advisory committee to resolve disputes between the Majles and the Guardian Council

Expediency

b. Iran’s ____ Council, which ___ candidates and oversees the Majles to make sure laws comply with ____ law

Guardian, vets, Islamic

13. The Iranian judiciary’s major function is to ensure that the legal system is based on ____ law;

religious

14. The head of the judiciary can nominate half of the _____

Guardian council

Be prepared to answer an FRQ comparing China and/or Iran with the other 4 nations. If you completed the assignments on your own while I was out this will be easier for you

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