Exam 19: Autocratic Systems of Government

Adam Przeworski and others studied more than one hundred regimes and found that per-capita incomes grow faster in authoritarian regimes than in liberal democracies.

Compare the similarities and differences between authoritarianism and totalitarianism.Give specific examples of regimes in each category.

According to Friedrich and Brzezinski,which of the following is NOT an element of totalitarianism?

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of totalitarian regimes?

In which ideological context does mass political mobilization typically develop?

Autocracies can be classified as either authoritarian or totalitarian governments.

Who described totalitarianism as a different form of political oppression combining an all-powerful messianic leader,revolution,and the systematic use of arbitrary total terror?

Totalitarianism has been described as a "syndrome" or "pattern of interrelated traits."

Autocracy is essentially the same thing as what Aristotle called ___________ and what Montesquieu called ____________,which he described as one man ruling through fear and without regard to law.Such definitions always point to similar characteristics: rule is ___________,in the interest of the___________,and based on _________ and fear.

Totalitarian governments are characterized by their control of media and use of propaganda.

Which of the following would threaten the reign of an authoritarian ruler the least?

What is a key attribute of despotism?

Discuss Adam Przeworski's views on the alleged efficiency of authoritarianism.Are despotic regimes better than democracies at generating economic growth?

Central to totalitarianism is the attempt to completely _________ society.According to Hannah Arendt,this occurs through the destruction of _______,________,and ________ traditions.

Statism refers to the tendency in right-wing authoritarian regimes to foster greater control for the citizens of the state apparatus.

Which of the following situations would be LEAST likely to occur in a right-wing authoritarian state?

Left- and right-wing authoritarianism are found in essentially the same type of government.

Autocracy is essentially the same thing as tyranny and despotism.

Identify the basic features of totalitarianism.Provide examples of totalitarian regimes.

The concept of ___________ implies authority that is not put to the test of ________.A bias towards statism and a major political role for the military characterize _____________.An official ideology and a call for fundamental social transformation are features of ___________.Whether left or right,authoritarian leaders tolerate little or no _________ and reject the principles of liberal democracy.