Question 1

A transition to democracy that is spawned by an economic crisis in a state is labeled a ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

crisis transition

Question 2

Two of democracy's important strengths are the level of dignity it confers on all citizens, and its strong protection against arbitrary treatment by government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Your text describes a "pact" as an agreement among elites (incoming and outgoing) to ensure a smooth transition and lay a good base of support for a future regime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What is the connection between prosperity and democracy? What could explain this connection?

Accepted Answer

The connection between prosperity and de

Question 5

In the months following Mubarak's fall from power in Egypt:

Accepted Answer

A)  the military ruled the country 
B)  the Muslim Brotherhood ruled the country 
C)  a coalition of moderate and liberal groups ruled the country 
D)  a United Nations peacekeeping unit kept order in the country 
E)  most observers felt that Egypt would have a smooth transition to democracy 
A)  the military ruled the country 
B)  the Muslim Brotherhood ruled the country 
C)  a coalition of moderate and liberal groups ruled the country 
D)  a United Nations peacekeeping unit kept order in the country 
E)  most observers felt that Egypt would have a smooth transition to democracy

Question 6

The year 1989 saw a major wave of democratization in _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The year 1989 saw a major wave...

Question 7

Monarchies are most common in:

Accepted Answer

A)  eastern Europe 
B)  the Middle East 
C)  South America 
D)  Africa 
E)  Asia 
A)  eastern Europe 
B)  the Middle East 
C)  South America 
D)  Africa 
E)  Asia

Question 8

A one-party state:

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually unresponsive to the demands of citizens 
B)  typically has no institutional basis to support it 
C)  concentrates most or all political power in a single political party 
D)  is, by definition, a military government 
E)  is the same as a democracy with a dominant party 
A)  is usually unresponsive to the demands of citizens 
B)  typically has no institutional basis to support it 
C)  concentrates most or all political power in a single political party 
D)  is, by definition, a military government 
E)  is the same as a democracy with a dominant party

Question 9

India, Jamaica, Malta, Botswana, and Costa Rica are relatively _________________ states without large industrial bases that are democracies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of India, Jamaica, Malta, Botswana, and Costa Rica...

Question 10

One principle difference between democractic and authoritarian systems is the balance they create between power and choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A one party state would be considered a form of _________________.

Accepted Answer

authoritar

Question 12

What key conditions and factors can lead to a successful transition from authoritarian government to democratic government?

Accepted Answer

Several key conditions and factors can l

Question 13

The organizational structure of the political system strongly influences the processes of political choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most prominent theocracy is found in this country:

Accepted Answer

A)  Saudi Arabia 
B)  Iran 
C)  China 
D)  Myanmar (Burma) 
E)  Spain 
A)  Saudi Arabia 
B)  Iran 
C)  China 
D)  Myanmar (Burma) 
E)  Spain

Question 15

After the rule of Stalin in the Soviet Union:

Accepted Answer

A)  elections were held, and the Communist Party won a bare majority of seats 
B)  the new government immediately initiated democratic reforms 
C)  one leader ruled for the next five decades 
D)  transitions of power were peaceful for the next five decades 
E)  the government continued violent repression of much of the population 
A)  elections were held, and the Communist Party won a bare majority of seats 
B)  the new government immediately initiated democratic reforms 
C)  one leader ruled for the next five decades 
D)  transitions of power were peaceful for the next five decades 
E)  the government continued violent repression of much of the population

Question 16

One-party states are less common than military regimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is most likely to be of longest duration?

Accepted Answer

A)  A state 
B)  A regime 
C)  A government of a particular set of elites and supporters 
D)  The tenure of an individual office holder 
E)  The length of a particular legislative session 
A)  A state 
B)  A regime 
C)  A government of a particular set of elites and supporters 
D)  The tenure of an individual office holder 
E)  The length of a particular legislative session

Question 18

Critical Thinking
A great deal is said about "democracy" and "freedom." If freedom is being unconstrained by laws, rules and regulations … does democracy really reduce the likelihood that government will engage itself less in the lives of its citizens? Is that conclusion possible in a society which becomes overwhelmingly a litigating society (i.e. government making decisions binding on individuals)?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between democracy and g

Question 19

Democracies are better at fostering economic growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In what ways might an authoritarian political system be more efficient than a democratic political system?

Accepted Answer

An authoritarian political system might

A transition to democracy that is spawned by an economic crisis in a state is labeled a ___________________________.

Two of democracy's important strengths are the level of dignity it confers on all citizens, and its strong protection against arbitrary treatment by government.

Your text describes a "pact" as an agreement among elites (incoming and outgoing) to ensure a smooth transition and lay a good base of support for a future regime.

What is the connection between prosperity and democracy? What could explain this connection?

In the months following Mubarak's fall from power in Egypt:

The year 1989 saw a major wave of democratization in _________________.

Monarchies are most common in:

A one-party state:

India, Jamaica, Malta, Botswana, and Costa Rica are relatively _________________ states without large industrial bases that are democracies.

One principle difference between democractic and authoritarian systems is the balance they create between power and choice.

A one party state would be considered a form of _________________.

What key conditions and factors can lead to a successful transition from authoritarian government to democratic government?

The organizational structure of the political system strongly influences the processes of political choice.

The most prominent theocracy is found in this country:

After the rule of Stalin in the Soviet Union:

One-party states are less common than military regimes.

Which is most likely to be of longest duration?

Democracies are better at fostering economic growth.

In what ways might an authoritarian political system be more efficient than a democratic political system?

Politics: Setting the Stage

Modern Ideologies and Political Philosophy

The Modern State

Policies of the State

Economic Policy of the State

What Lies Behind Policy: Questions of Justice and Effectiveness

Political Culture and Political Socialization

Constitutions and the Design of Government

Elections

Parties: a Linking and Leading Mechanism in Politics

Structured Conflict: Interest Groups and Politics

Social Movements and Contentious Politics

National Decision-Making Institutions: Parliamentary Government

National Decision-Making Institutions: Presidential Government

Bureaucracy and the Public Sector

Law and the Courts

Global Politics: Politics Among States and Others

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Exam 7: Democracies and Authoritarian Systems

A transition to democracy that is spawned by an economic crisis in a state is labeled a ___________________________.

Two of democracy's important strengths are the level of dignity it confers on all citizens, and its strong protection against arbitrary treatment by government.

Your text describes a "pact" as an agreement among elites (incoming and outgoing) to ensure a smooth transition and lay a good base of support for a future regime.

What is the connection between prosperity and democracy? What could explain this connection?

In the months following Mubarak's fall from power in Egypt:

The year 1989 saw a major wave of democratization in _________________.

Monarchies are most common in:

A one-party state:

India, Jamaica, Malta, Botswana, and Costa Rica are relatively _________________ states without large industrial bases that are democracies.

One principle difference between democractic and authoritarian systems is the balance they create between power and choice.

A one party state would be considered a form of _________________.

What key conditions and factors can lead to a successful transition from authoritarian government to democratic government?

The organizational structure of the political system strongly influences the processes of political choice.

The most prominent theocracy is found in this country:

After the rule of Stalin in the Soviet Union:

One-party states are less common than military regimes.

Which is most likely to be of longest duration?

Democracies are better at fostering economic growth.

In what ways might an authoritarian political system be more efficient than a democratic political system?

Politics: Setting the Stage

Modern Ideologies and Political Philosophy

The Modern State

Policies of the State

Economic Policy of the State

What Lies Behind Policy: Questions of Justice and Effectiveness

Political Culture and Political Socialization

Constitutions and the Design of Government

Elections

Parties: a Linking and Leading Mechanism in Politics

Structured Conflict: Interest Groups and Politics

Social Movements and Contentious Politics

National Decision-Making Institutions: Parliamentary Government

National Decision-Making Institutions: Presidential Government

Bureaucracy and the Public Sector

Law and the Courts

Global Politics: Politics Among States and Others

Filters