Question 1

'Corporatism' denotes ideological preference for business-friendly policies and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Civil society denotes the non-military, civilian dimensions of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Why did the term 'civil society' become popular in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

A)  At that time there was growing disenchantment with the perceived dishonesty of governments, especially as recipients of aid. 
B)  The downfall of many totalitarian regimes was attributed to movements generated by civil society. 
C)  It seemed to offer the possibility of peaceful change in other states. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  At that time there was growing disenchantment with the perceived dishonesty of governments, especially as recipients of aid. 
B)  The downfall of many totalitarian regimes was attributed to movements generated by civil society. 
C)  It seemed to offer the possibility of peaceful change in other states. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 4

Civil society consists of NGOs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Interest groups must possess a common interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The sphere of civil society clearly lies between the state on one side and private lives on the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Mudde and Kaltwasser (2017), the three basic principles that underpin populism are …

Accepted Answer

A)  'The people' as the core value. 
B)  An elite or establishment, who actually manipulate power to their advantage and who should be confronted. 
C)  A belief that European culture is superior to other cultures. 
D)  The 'general will' of the people, which should be absolute, expressed through referendum or direct consultation, or appropriated by leaders who instinctively 'know' it. 
E)  An aversion to democracy. 
A)  'The people' as the core value. 
B)  An elite or establishment, who actually manipulate power to their advantage and who should be confronted. 
C)  A belief that European culture is superior to other cultures. 
D)  The 'general will' of the people, which should be absolute, expressed through referendum or direct consultation, or appropriated by leaders who instinctively 'know' it. 
E)  An aversion to democracy.

Question 8

Subaltern studies promotes the idea of development paths in the global South different from those of the West.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Populist movements flourish in political systems with higher institutional checks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

'Insider' interest groups denote people inside the government who pursue particular interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these statements apply to the term civil society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil society is an analytical concept. 
B)  Civil society is a normative concept. 
A)  Civil society is an analytical concept. 
B)  Civil society is a normative concept.

Question 12

Civil society implies that its actors behave in a civil way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A crucial difference between interest groups and political parties is that ...

Accepted Answer

A)  interest groups always indulge in irresponsible 'gesture politics'. 
B)  they do not seek to present themselves as candidates for government. 
C)  their leaders are inspired by principle rather than self-interest. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  interest groups always indulge in irresponsible 'gesture politics'. 
B)  they do not seek to present themselves as candidates for government. 
C)  their leaders are inspired by principle rather than self-interest. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Populism is usually associated with __________ democracy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Populism is usually associated with __________ democracy....

Question 15

All interest groups pursue a common interest in a cohesive manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

'Corporatism' denotes ideological preference for business-friendly policies and activities.

Civil society denotes the non-military, civilian dimensions of society.

Why did the term 'civil society' become popular in the 1980s?

Civil society consists of NGOs.

Interest groups must possess a common interest.

The sphere of civil society clearly lies between the state on one side and private lives on the other.

According to Mudde and Kaltwasser (2017), the three basic principles that underpin populism are …

Subaltern studies promotes the idea of development paths in the global South different from those of the West.

Populist movements flourish in political systems with higher institutional checks.

'Insider' interest groups denote people inside the government who pursue particular interests.

Which of these statements apply to the term civil society?

Civil society implies that its actors behave in a civil way.

A crucial difference between interest groups and political parties is that ...

Populism is usually associated with __________ democracy.

All interest groups pursue a common interest in a cohesive manner.

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism

Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Conclusion

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Exam 16: Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism

'Corporatism' denotes ideological preference for business-friendly policies and activities.

Civil society denotes the non-military, civilian dimensions of society.

Why did the term 'civil society' become popular in the 1980s?

Civil society consists of NGOs.

Interest groups must possess a common interest.

The sphere of civil society clearly lies between the state on one side and private lives on the other.

According to Mudde and Kaltwasser (2017), the three basic principles that underpin populism are …

Subaltern studies promotes the idea of development paths in the global South different from those of the West.

Populist movements flourish in political systems with higher institutional checks.

'Insider' interest groups denote people inside the government who pursue particular interests.

Which of these statements apply to the term civil society?

Civil society implies that its actors behave in a civil way.

A crucial difference between interest groups and political parties is that ...

Populism is usually associated with __________ democracy.

All interest groups pursue a common interest in a cohesive manner.

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism

Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Conclusion

Filters