Exam 3: The Industrialized Democracies

The political theorist who believed that a large and powerful state was necessary to save people from anarchy was __________.

Who was the first to discuss the need for professional, efficient bureaucracies?

Radical parties are most closely aligned with the __________.

Legislative gridlock is unlikely in a parliamentary system where a single party controls a majority of the seats because

What is the term used to describe the right to vote?

Social democratic parties favor the nationalization of industry and support extensive social welfare programs, but unlike Communists, they oppose __________.

__________ was the political theorist who claimed that, if people were left to their own devices, it would lead to "war of all against all."

When the things that people are allowed to do or not do are spelled out in a constitution or in laws, this is known as

A strong __________ tends to make democracies more stable and limit anti-system protests.

What is the primary purpose of political parties?

What were the transformations that played a major role in shaping most industrialized democracies? Which transformation was the most important? Why?

What is the term for a person's belief that what he/she does politically matters, that he/she can make a difference when dealing with political decisions for which he/she disagrees?

In which county has a Green party had the most influence in recent years?

Political scientists Almond and Verba's main contribution was in the study of

Postmaterialist voters are people who

Voters who most value things such as alternative energy, preserving the environment, protecting endangered species, and reducing the use of nuclear power are likely to support

Parliamentary systems are also often referred to as __________ systems because of the British system upon which they are modeled.

Why is it rare for a member of a national parliament to vote "no confidence" in their party's leadership?