Describe the role of the legislative and judicial branches of government in authoritarian regimes.

What will be an ideal response?


Students should explain that these branches are not free and independent. The answer should elaborate on the fact that legislatures are restricted and exist only to increase legitimacy or provide a forum for the discussion of problems. It should also mention that the judiciary sometimes operates fairly well in non-political cases, but in many instances, it becomes extremely corrupt.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Common Agricultural Policy B. International Monetary Fund C. Treaty of Rome D. European Parliament

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__________ grants typically allocate federal dollars but clearly specify the category of activity for which the money has to be spent.

A. Block B. Categorical C. Development D. National

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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