AP Comparative Government & Politics Chapters 1-3 questions with correct answers

What are the main challenges that countries face in building a political community? CORRECT ANSWER Ethnicity -Different ethnic groups often lead to political conflict and violence -Tutsi and Hutu in Rwanda Language -May lead to conflicts regarding language used in government and public education -Governments can't avoid committing to one language Religious Differences and Fundamentalism -Religion can be a source of conflict due to its role in government, the disagreements it generates, and extremist violence it promotes What are the causes and consequences of economic development? CORRECT ANSWER Causes -Transformation of structure of labor force (More urban migration and less agricultural development) -Education -Improved nutrition and health care (Leads to less infant deaths and higher life expectancy) Consequences -Creation of dual economy (rural and modern) -Unequal distribution of resources and opportunities (may only benefit some) -Environmental issues (pollution, depleted soil, despoiled forests, endangered species, nuclear waste, threatened ozone layer, CFC's)