Question 1

Democratic consolidation is a phase of uncertainty when authoritarian institutions are in the process of being reformed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the national structure approach to democratic transition, authoritarian regimes are often overturned as urbanization and industrialization grow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the international structural approach to democratic transition, democratic transition is most heavily influenced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic transformations in the state 
B)  International pressure 
C)  The "boomerang effect" 
D)  Major transformations of the international system 
E)  Civic participation 
A)  Economic transformations in the state 
B)  International pressure 
C)  The "boomerang effect" 
D)  Major transformations of the international system 
E)  Civic participation

Question 4

Why does South Africa serve as a good case study for the "national actor" approach to democratic transition?

Accepted Answer

South African democratization was facili

Question 5

Which factor of democratic consolidation is fundamental to success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased GDP 
B)  Popular support 
C)  Ethnic heterogeneity 
D)  Colonial legacy 
E)  Support by the UNDP 
A)  Increased GDP 
B)  Popular support 
C)  Ethnic heterogeneity 
D)  Colonial legacy 
E)  Support by the UNDP

Question 6

Discuss the "national actor" approach to democratic transition.

Accepted Answer

The national actor approach argues that

Question 7

How is Thailand a good example of the way the concept of democracy varies within one same country?

Accepted Answer

To say that the basic meaning of democra

Question 8

The term "political regime" refers to the set of formal or informal principles and rules governing power relations between the state and society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define a "competitive authoritarian" or "hybrid" regime.

Accepted Answer

Competitive authoritarian regimes are co

Question 10

Political violence and socio-economic inequality are important factors that can derail a country from democratic consolidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain the fundamental differences between approaching the concept of democracy from a procedural or substantive perspective.

Accepted Answer

Researchers who adopt the procedural app

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the concept of democracy, according to Schaffer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is universal. 
B)  It only applies to nations that grant full citizenship to everyone, regardless of socio-economic group. 
C)  It is irrelevant in most developing countries. 
D)  It varies between nations. 
E)  It is inherently Western. 
A)  It is universal. 
B)  It only applies to nations that grant full citizenship to everyone, regardless of socio-economic group. 
C)  It is irrelevant in most developing countries. 
D)  It varies between nations. 
E)  It is inherently Western.

Question 13

When are regimes considered to be in a democratic consolidation phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  When traditional elites are consolidated in power 
B)  When political actors are no longer in debate over adopting an authoritarian regime 
C)  When political actors are debating over adopting a democratic regime 
D)  When political structures are no longer democratic 
E)  When political actors are no longer in debate over adopting a democratic regime 
A)  When traditional elites are consolidated in power 
B)  When political actors are no longer in debate over adopting an authoritarian regime 
C)  When political actors are debating over adopting a democratic regime 
D)  When political structures are no longer democratic 
E)  When political actors are no longer in debate over adopting a democratic regime

Question 14

The substantive view of democracy argues that we cannot understand democratization if we focus only on electoral results and parliamentary reforms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Non-state actors have little to no role to play in democratic transitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is another name for the "procedural" definition of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formalist 
B)  Minimalist 
C)  Technical 
D)  Substantive 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Formalist 
B)  Minimalist 
C)  Technical 
D)  Substantive 
E)  Bureaucratic

Question 17

When a regime enforces certain basic but fundamental political rules and principles, how do researchers talk about it ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  from a national structural-based approach to democracy 
B)  from a substantial approach to democracy 
C)  from a procedural approach to democracy 
D)  from an international structural-based approach to democracy 
E)  from a national actor-based approach to democracy 
A)  from a national structural-based approach to democracy 
B)  from a substantial approach to democracy 
C)  from a procedural approach to democracy 
D)  from an international structural-based approach to democracy 
E)  from a national actor-based approach to democracy

Question 18

Keck and Sikkink use the term "boomerang effect" to refer to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government bodies pushing for change in one place by pressuring governments or citizens in another 
B)  "Investments" in developing countries that financially benefit developed countries 
C)  Non-governmental organizations counteracting the negative effects of capitalism 
D)  Multinational corporations pushing for change in one place by pressuring governments or citizens in another 
E)  Non-state actors pushing for change at home by pressuring external governments or institutions 
A)  Government bodies pushing for change in one place by pressuring governments or citizens in another 
B)  "Investments" in developing countries that financially benefit developed countries 
C)  Non-governmental organizations counteracting the negative effects of capitalism 
D)  Multinational corporations pushing for change in one place by pressuring governments or citizens in another 
E)  Non-state actors pushing for change at home by pressuring external governments or institutions

Question 19

Which of the following is true according to data collected by Freedom House?

Accepted Answer

A)  Worldwide, democratic governments have become more common and authoritarian regimes have become less common. 
B)  Worldwide, authoritarian regimes have become more common and democratic governments have become less common. 
C)  Authoritarian regimes continue to dominate the global political landscape. 
D)  Hybrid regimes are the most common form of political regime in the developing world today. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Worldwide, democratic governments have become more common and authoritarian regimes have become less common. 
B)  Worldwide, authoritarian regimes have become more common and democratic governments have become less common. 
C)  Authoritarian regimes continue to dominate the global political landscape. 
D)  Hybrid regimes are the most common form of political regime in the developing world today. 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

Briefly define and describe four theoretical approaches that explain changes in political regimes.

Accepted Answer

First, we can distinguish between the ap

Exam 17: Democracy

Democratic consolidation is a phase of uncertainty when authoritarian institutions are in the process of being reformed.

According to the national structure approach to democratic transition, authoritarian regimes are often overturned as urbanization and industrialization grow.

According to the international structural approach to democratic transition, democratic transition is most heavily influenced by which of the following?

Why does South Africa serve as a good case study for the "national actor" approach to democratic transition?

Which factor of democratic consolidation is fundamental to success?

Discuss the "national actor" approach to democratic transition.

How is Thailand a good example of the way the concept of democracy varies within one same country?

The term "political regime" refers to the set of formal or informal principles and rules governing power relations between the state and society.

Define a "competitive authoritarian" or "hybrid" regime.

Political violence and socio-economic inequality are important factors that can derail a country from democratic consolidation.

Explain the fundamental differences between approaching the concept of democracy from a procedural or substantive perspective.

Which of the following is true about the concept of democracy, according to Schaffer?

When are regimes considered to be in a democratic consolidation phase?

The substantive view of democracy argues that we cannot understand democratization if we focus only on electoral results and parliamentary reforms.

Non-state actors have little to no role to play in democratic transitions.

What is another name for the "procedural" definition of democracy?

When a regime enforces certain basic but fundamental political rules and principles, how do researchers talk about it ______________.

Keck and Sikkink use the term "boomerang effect" to refer to which of the following?

Which of the following is true according to data collected by Freedom House?

Briefly define and describe four theoretical approaches that explain changes in political regimes.

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