Question 1

After years of rule by self-appointed juntas, Latin America has generally given way to rule by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benevolent dictators 
B)  Oligarchies 
C)  Tyrants 
D)  Freely elected governments 
E)  Military dictators 
A)  Benevolent dictators 
B)  Oligarchies 
C)  Tyrants 
D)  Freely elected governments 
E)  Military dictators D

Question 2

Until recently, authoritarian states were outnumbered by democracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The only standard for government legitimacy is the consent of the governed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Hosni Mubarak came to power in Egypt after the assassination of

Accepted Answer

A)  Benjamin Netanyahu. 
B)  Desmond Tutu. 
C)  Ayatollah Khomeini. 
D)  Muammar el-Qaddafi. 
E)  Anwar al-Sadat 
A)  Benjamin Netanyahu. 
B)  Desmond Tutu. 
C)  Ayatollah Khomeini. 
D)  Muammar el-Qaddafi. 
E)  Anwar al-Sadat

Question 5

How do most authoritarianism regimes come to power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sudden coup d'état 
B)  Slow and steady take over by local governments 
C)  Usually a joint operation by the military and police 
D)  Constitutional convention 
E)  Mob rule from sudden epidemic or economic collapse 
A)  Sudden coup d'état 
B)  Slow and steady take over by local governments 
C)  Usually a joint operation by the military and police 
D)  Constitutional convention 
E)  Mob rule from sudden epidemic or economic collapse

Question 6

Due to China being America's second largest creditor, we are now economic codependents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some authoritarian rulers care about the common good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the postwar era, what has been the most common way that authoritarian rulers have left office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resigned 
B)  Ousted 
C)  Assassinated 
D)  Lost election 
E)  Executed 
A)  Resigned 
B)  Ousted 
C)  Assassinated 
D)  Lost election 
E)  Executed

Question 9

Why is personal charisma important to autocrats?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides a source of legitimacy for their rule. 
B)  It keeps their subjects constantly occupied. 
C)  They are usually insecure and crave the adoration of their subjects. 
D)  It inspires fear in their subjects. 
E)  They are usually ineffective orators and cannot rely on their speaking skills. 
A)  It provides a source of legitimacy for their rule. 
B)  It keeps their subjects constantly occupied. 
C)  They are usually insecure and crave the adoration of their subjects. 
D)  It inspires fear in their subjects. 
E)  They are usually ineffective orators and cannot rely on their speaking skills.

Question 10

The term "Machiavellian" typically refers to the belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarianism is the most natural form of government. 
B)  cunningness and cruelty as a normal part of rulership. 
C)  only those well-born (in the highest social classes) should rule. 
D)  leaders should be guided by a moral compass. 
E)  that power begets more power. 
A)  authoritarianism is the most natural form of government. 
B)  cunningness and cruelty as a normal part of rulership. 
C)  only those well-born (in the highest social classes) should rule. 
D)  leaders should be guided by a moral compass. 
E)  that power begets more power.

Question 11

As authoritarian regimes fell, U.S. hopes for democracy fizzled in all of the following countries EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the Balkans. 
B)  Iraq. 
C)  Afghanistan. 
D)  Latin America. 
E)  West Africa. 
A)  the Balkans. 
B)  Iraq. 
C)  Afghanistan. 
D)  Latin America. 
E)  West Africa.

Question 12

According to Machiavelli's The Prince, what must rulers practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  How not to be good 
B)  Foreign diplomacy 
C)  Politics 
D)  Persuasion techniques 
E)  Lying 
A)  How not to be good 
B)  Foreign diplomacy 
C)  Politics 
D)  Persuasion techniques 
E)  Lying

Question 13

What were the Chinese students and workers gathered at Tiananmen Square in 1989 protesting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuation of communism 
B)  Corruption and failure to democratize 
C)  Poor wages, bad food, and little education 
D)  Military expansion and aggression towards Tibet 
E)  Heavy tax burdens 
A)  Continuation of communism 
B)  Corruption and failure to democratize 
C)  Poor wages, bad food, and little education 
D)  Military expansion and aggression towards Tibet 
E)  Heavy tax burdens

Question 14

Which is not a possible virtue of authoritarian government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficiency 
B)  Limited opportunities for special interest groups 
C)  Faster economic growth 
D)  Effective infrastructure construction 
E)  Stability 
A)  Efficiency 
B)  Limited opportunities for special interest groups 
C)  Faster economic growth 
D)  Effective infrastructure construction 
E)  Stability

Question 15

Russia is America's main rival today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tyrants are the same as dictators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In authoritarian states, a single ruler or a ruling elite controls the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Though China's economy has advanced rapidly, increasing environmental harm has been and continues to be a
concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Though they sometimes interfere with the power or policy goals of the state, authoritarian rulers generally respect individual rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the main aim of authoritarian states?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining power 
B)  Growing the economy 
C)  Stifling opposition 
D)  Suppressing the people 
E)  Waging war on enemy states 
A)  Maintaining power 
B)  Growing the economy 
C)  Stifling opposition 
D)  Suppressing the people 
E)  Waging war on enemy states

After years of rule by self-appointed juntas, Latin America has generally given way to rule by which of the following?

Until recently, authoritarian states were outnumbered by democracies.

The only standard for government legitimacy is the consent of the governed.

Hosni Mubarak came to power in Egypt after the assassination of

How do most authoritarianism regimes come to power?

Due to China being America's second largest creditor, we are now economic codependents.

Some authoritarian rulers care about the common good.

In the postwar era, what has been the most common way that authoritarian rulers have left office?

Why is personal charisma important to autocrats?

The term "Machiavellian" typically refers to the belief that

As authoritarian regimes fell, U.S. hopes for democracy fizzled in all of the following countries EXCEPT

According to Machiavelli's The Prince, what must rulers practice?

What were the Chinese students and workers gathered at Tiananmen Square in 1989 protesting?

Which is not a possible virtue of authoritarian government?

Russia is America's main rival today.

Tyrants are the same as dictators.

In authoritarian states, a single ruler or a ruling elite controls the government.

Though China's economy has advanced rapidly, increasing environmental harm has been and continues to be a concern.

Though they sometimes interfere with the power or policy goals of the state, authoritarian rulers generally respect individual rights.

What is the main aim of authoritarian states?

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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Exam 5: The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

After years of rule by self-appointed juntas, Latin America has generally given way to rule by which of the following?

Until recently, authoritarian states were outnumbered by democracies.

The only standard for government legitimacy is the consent of the governed.

Hosni Mubarak came to power in Egypt after the assassination of

How do most authoritarianism regimes come to power?

Due to China being America's second largest creditor, we are now economic codependents.

Some authoritarian rulers care about the common good.

In the postwar era, what has been the most common way that authoritarian rulers have left office?

Why is personal charisma important to autocrats?

The term "Machiavellian" typically refers to the belief that

As authoritarian regimes fell, U.S. hopes for democracy fizzled in all of the following countries EXCEPT

According to Machiavelli's The Prince, what must rulers practice?

What were the Chinese students and workers gathered at Tiananmen Square in 1989 protesting?

Which is not a possible virtue of authoritarian government?

Russia is America's main rival today.

Tyrants are the same as dictators.

In authoritarian states, a single ruler or a ruling elite controls the government.

Though China's economy has advanced rapidly, increasing environmental harm has been and continues to be a concern.

Though they sometimes interfere with the power or policy goals of the state, authoritarian rulers generally respect individual rights.

What is the main aim of authoritarian states?

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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