Question 1

Discuss the "procedural" definition of democracy, including several criticisms of it.

Accepted Answer

The procedural definition is referred to

Question 2

Mali provides a good example of the evolution of political regimes toward democracy as observed by Freedom House.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How are democracies quantified from a procedural approach?

Accepted Answer

One corollary of the minimalist definiti

Question 4

Using international actors to put pressure on the state is an example of using the boomerang effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to research done for the Afrobarometer, the majority of Africans prefer what type of regime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patriarchal 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Democratic 
D)  Traditional 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Patriarchal 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Democratic 
D)  Traditional 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

For the international actor approach to democratic transition, the leverage a democratic state can use against an authoritarian state rarely plays a role in transitions to democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The procedural definition of democracy focuses on how wealth is distributed in a given country as an important aspect of democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The term "political regime" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The governing body of a given state 
B)  The set of principles, rules, and patterned practices that govern power relations between society and the state 
C)  The set of institutions responsible for governing a given state 
D)  The governing authority of a political unit 
E)  The ruling power in a political society 
A)  The governing body of a given state 
B)  The set of principles, rules, and patterned practices that govern power relations between society and the state 
C)  The set of institutions responsible for governing a given state 
D)  The governing authority of a political unit 
E)  The ruling power in a political society

Question 9

What kinds of rules may connect state leaders to citizens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal 
B)  Formal 
C)  Informal or formal 
D)  Written 
E)  Oral 
A)  Informal 
B)  Formal 
C)  Informal or formal 
D)  Written 
E)  Oral

Question 10

What is the "institutionalization of defeat"?

Accepted Answer

A factor of importance for democratic co

Question 11

The Dalit have the most structural advantages in the Indian caste system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The national actor approach to democratic transition studies the role of social movements in democratic transition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the national actor approach to democratic transition, democratic transitions are usually marked by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic gains 
B)  Uncertainties and contingencies 
C)  Increases in civic participation 
D)  Economic and social stability 
E)  Cultural loss 
A)  Economic gains 
B)  Uncertainties and contingencies 
C)  Increases in civic participation 
D)  Economic and social stability 
E)  Cultural loss

Question 14

A substantive approach emphasizes the importance of looking at the procedures of a democracy, not only its substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How do the debates when drafting India's constitution shed light on substantive democracy?

Accepted Answer

During the debates surrounding the draft

Question 16

Explore the debates around the effects of democracy, particularly in relation to socio-economic development and the production of wealth.

Accepted Answer

Debate on the impacts of democracy has c

Question 17

When can a state be considered in a democratic breakdown?

Accepted Answer

A)  When it has become totally democratic 
B)  When it has begun its transition to a democracy 
C)  When it has begun its transition to an authoritarian state 
D)  When it has become totally authoritarian 
E)  When it has minimum democratic fundamentals 
A)  When it has become totally democratic 
B)  When it has begun its transition to a democracy 
C)  When it has begun its transition to an authoritarian state 
D)  When it has become totally authoritarian 
E)  When it has minimum democratic fundamentals

Question 18

How do democratic regimes separate from authoritarian regimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  In democracies, citizens do not participate in decision making 
B)  In democracies, citizens avoid participating in decision making 
C)  The degree in which societies are surveilled 
D)  The degree in which societies participate in decision making 
E)  The degree in which societies can do business 
A)  In democracies, citizens do not participate in decision making 
B)  In democracies, citizens avoid participating in decision making 
C)  The degree in which societies are surveilled 
D)  The degree in which societies participate in decision making 
E)  The degree in which societies can do business

Question 19

Define and describe "democratic consolidation."

Accepted Answer

Democratic consolidation is a phase of d

Question 20

Discuss the "international actor" approach to democratic transition

Accepted Answer

The international actor approach sees in

Exam 17: Democracy

Discuss the "procedural" definition of democracy, including several criticisms of it.

Mali provides a good example of the evolution of political regimes toward democracy as observed by Freedom House.

How are democracies quantified from a procedural approach?

Using international actors to put pressure on the state is an example of using the boomerang effect.

According to research done for the Afrobarometer, the majority of Africans prefer what type of regime?

For the international actor approach to democratic transition, the leverage a democratic state can use against an authoritarian state rarely plays a role in transitions to democracy.

The procedural definition of democracy focuses on how wealth is distributed in a given country as an important aspect of democracy.

The term "political regime" refers to which of the following?

What kinds of rules may connect state leaders to citizens?

What is the "institutionalization of defeat"?

The Dalit have the most structural advantages in the Indian caste system.

The national actor approach to democratic transition studies the role of social movements in democratic transition.

According to the national actor approach to democratic transition, democratic transitions are usually marked by which of the following?

A substantive approach emphasizes the importance of looking at the procedures of a democracy, not only its substance.

How do the debates when drafting India's constitution shed light on substantive democracy?

Explore the debates around the effects of democracy, particularly in relation to socio-economic development and the production of wealth.

When can a state be considered in a democratic breakdown?

How do democratic regimes separate from authoritarian regimes?

Define and describe "democratic consolidation."

Discuss the "international actor" approach to democratic transition

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