Question 1

Social movements, unlike interest groups,

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A)  require active participation. 
B)  are closely connected to political parties. 
C)  are not concerned with social mobilization. 
D)  rely on dues-paying members. 
E)  are key players in efforts to establish "social partnership." 
A)  require active participation. 
B)  are closely connected to political parties. 
C)  are not concerned with social mobilization. 
D)  rely on dues-paying members. 
E)  are key players in efforts to establish "social partnership." A

Question 2

Interest in politics

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A)  is highest in southern Europe. 
B)  is highest in northern Europe. 
C)  is highest in Eastern Europe. 
D)  is highest in countries that recently became democratic. 
E)  varies little throughout the continent. 
A)  is highest in southern Europe. 
B)  is highest in northern Europe. 
C)  is highest in Eastern Europe. 
D)  is highest in countries that recently became democratic. 
E)  varies little throughout the continent. B

Question 3

Why has the power of trade unions declined in recent years? Do you think this weakens elements of democracy in Europe?

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The power of trade unions has declined in recent years for a few reasons. One major factor is the globalization of the economy, which has led to increased competition and pressure on businesses to cut costs. This has resulted in a decrease in the bargaining power of trade unions, as companies have sought to limit labor costs in order to remain competitive in the global market.

Additionally, changes in labor laws and government policies have also contributed to the decline in the power of trade unions. Many countries have implemented reforms that make it more difficult for unions to organize and take industrial action, such as strikes. This has weakened the ability of trade unions to effectively represent and advocate for the rights of workers.

The decline in the power of trade unions does have implications for democracy in Europe. Trade unions play a crucial role in representing the interests of workers and ensuring that their voices are heard in the political and economic spheres. As such, the weakening of trade unions can lead to a lack of representation for workers and a concentration of power in the hands of employers and corporations. This imbalance can undermine the principles of democracy, as it limits the ability of workers to participate in decision-making processes that affect their livelihoods.

Furthermore, the decline of trade unions can also lead to an increase in income inequality and a lack of social protections for workers. This can have broader societal implications, as it can contribute to social unrest and political instability.

In conclusion, the decline in the power of trade unions does weaken elements of democracy in Europe, as it limits the representation and influence of workers in the political and economic spheres. It is important for policymakers to consider the implications of this trend and work towards creating a more balanced and equitable system that ensures the rights and interests of workers are protected.

Question 4

According to the chapter, what generalization can be made about business associations?

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A)  They tend to be associated with political parties on the Left. 
B)  They reject ideas of social partnership. 
C)  They exist only in corporatist systems. 
D)  There are often multiple business associations in a given country. 
E)  They have more members than trade unions. 
A)  They tend to be associated with political parties on the Left. 
B)  They reject ideas of social partnership. 
C)  They exist only in corporatist systems. 
D)  There are often multiple business associations in a given country. 
E)  They have more members than trade unions.

Question 5

Why can it be difficult to make methodologically sound arguments about political culture?

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Making methodologically sound arguments

Question 6

What is true about the public's knowledge of the EU?

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A)  It is stronger among older people. 
B)  It is well developed throughout Europe. 
C)  Only a minority seem to know basic facts about the EU. 
D)  It is strongest in countries that recently joined the EU. 
E)  It has grown substantially in recent years. 
A)  It is stronger among older people. 
B)  It is well developed throughout Europe. 
C)  Only a minority seem to know basic facts about the EU. 
D)  It is strongest in countries that recently joined the EU. 
E)  It has grown substantially in recent years.

Question 7

Critics of interest associations claim that they defend the privileges of

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A)  post-materialists. 
B)  "special interests." 
C)  civil society. 
D)  pluralism. 
E)  cosmopolitanism. 
A)  post-materialists. 
B)  "special interests." 
C)  civil society. 
D)  pluralism. 
E)  cosmopolitanism.

Question 8

What belief is associated with post-materialism?

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A)  Priority on a strong defense 
B)  The desire to decrease taxes 
C)  Giving people more say about how things are done 
D)  Religious fundamentalism 
E)  Communism 
A)  Priority on a strong defense 
B)  The desire to decrease taxes 
C)  Giving people more say about how things are done 
D)  Religious fundamentalism 
E)  Communism

Question 9

Political culture can be acquired through processes of political socialization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"Social partnership" is most associated with

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A)  post-materialism. 
B)  pluralism. 
C)  corporatism. 
D)  political socialization. 
E)  high voter turnout. 
A)  post-materialism. 
B)  pluralism. 
C)  corporatism. 
D)  political socialization. 
E)  high voter turnout.

Question 11

All of the following are true about people who report higher levels of "Europeanness" EXCEPT

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A)  they are younger. 
B)  they are better educated. 
C)  the British report very high levels of "Europeanness." 
D)  they are urban residents. 
E)  Turks rank among the lowest in feelings of "Europeanness." 
A)  they are younger. 
B)  they are better educated. 
C)  the British report very high levels of "Europeanness." 
D)  they are urban residents. 
E)  Turks rank among the lowest in feelings of "Europeanness."

Question 12

Can you think of a social movement that exists in Europe at present? What is helping to cause it? What factors may make it difficult for this social movement to succeed in its goals?

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One social movement that exists in Europ

Question 13

Social partnership often refers to agreements among government, unions, and business groups.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which nationality, according to surveys reported in this chapter, would object the most to having Jews as neighbors?

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A)  Germans 
B)  French 
C)  Italians 
D)  Czechs 
E)  Hungarians 
A)  Germans 
B)  French 
C)  Italians 
D)  Czechs 
E)  Hungarians

Question 15

What factors are most associated with a democratic political culture? Given these factors, in which region of Europe would you expect the strongest support for democratic values?

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The factors most associated with a democ

Question 16

Does available evidence suggest there is a "crisis of democracy" in Europe? What might be driving this phenomenon or work to prevent its emergence? Is there a difference between Western and Eastern Europe?

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The available evidence does suggest that

Question 17

Examples of post-materialism include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  environmentalism. 
B)  women's rights. 
C)  rights for homosexuals. 
D)  the "sexual revolution." 
E)  rejection of the welfare state. 
A)  environmentalism. 
B)  women's rights. 
C)  rights for homosexuals. 
D)  the "sexual revolution." 
E)  rejection of the welfare state.

Question 18

All of the following are problems with the study of political culture EXCEPT

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A)  it is hard to measure political culture. 
B)  it is hard to prove political culture is the cause of a particular outcome. 
C)  some descriptions of political culture are based on stereotypes. 
D)  there is little history of it being studied in political science. 
E)  it is hard to determine what causes or produces a particular political culture. 
A)  it is hard to measure political culture. 
B)  it is hard to prove political culture is the cause of a particular outcome. 
C)  some descriptions of political culture are based on stereotypes. 
D)  there is little history of it being studied in political science. 
E)  it is hard to determine what causes or produces a particular political culture.

Question 19

Survey evidence suggests that the feeling of "Europeanness" is

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A)  markedly growing. 
B)  strongest in Eastern Europe. 
C)  rather low. 
D)  more pronounced than identification with the world as a whole. 
E)  more pronounced among those with less education. 
A)  markedly growing. 
B)  strongest in Eastern Europe. 
C)  rather low. 
D)  more pronounced than identification with the world as a whole. 
E)  more pronounced among those with less education.

Question 20

A political scientist examining political culture would likely focus on

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A)  what people think of their elected officials. 
B)  how people vote. 
C)  questions of religion and politics. 
D)  peoples' core values and orientations toward politics. 
E)  race and ethnicity. 
A)  what people think of their elected officials. 
B)  how people vote. 
C)  questions of religion and politics. 
D)  peoples' core values and orientations toward politics. 
E)  race and ethnicity.

Social movements, unlike interest groups,

Interest in politics

Why has the power of trade unions declined in recent years? Do you think this weakens elements of democracy in Europe?

According to the chapter, what generalization can be made about business associations?

Why can it be difficult to make methodologically sound arguments about political culture?

What is true about the public's knowledge of the EU?

Critics of interest associations claim that they defend the privileges of

What belief is associated with post-materialism?

Political culture can be acquired through processes of political socialization.

"Social partnership" is most associated with

All of the following are true about people who report higher levels of "Europeanness" EXCEPT

Can you think of a social movement that exists in Europe at present? What is helping to cause it? What factors may make it difficult for this social movement to succeed in its goals?

Social partnership often refers to agreements among government, unions, and business groups.

Which nationality, according to surveys reported in this chapter, would object the most to having Jews as neighbors?

What factors are most associated with a democratic political culture? Given these factors, in which region of Europe would you expect the strongest support for democratic values?

Does available evidence suggest there is a "crisis of democracy" in Europe? What might be driving this phenomenon or work to prevent its emergence? Is there a difference between Western and Eastern Europe?

Examples of post-materialism include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are problems with the study of political culture EXCEPT

Survey evidence suggests that the feeling of "Europeanness" is

A political scientist examining political culture would likely focus on

Introduction: What Is Europe

Political and Economic Development in Western and Eastern Europe

The Institutions and Policies of the European Union

Parliaments and Electoral Systems

Executive Authority in Europe

Legal Structures and Judicial Systems

Political Parties and Elections

Political Culture and Political Behavior

Immigration and Multi-Culturalism

European Security and Foreign Policy

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Social movements, unlike interest groups,

Interest in politics

Why has the power of trade unions declined in recent years? Do you think this weakens elements of democracy in Europe?

According to the chapter, what generalization can be made about business associations?

Why can it be difficult to make methodologically sound arguments about political culture?

What is true about the public's knowledge of the EU?

Critics of interest associations claim that they defend the privileges of

What belief is associated with post-materialism?

Political culture can be acquired through processes of political socialization.

"Social partnership" is most associated with

All of the following are true about people who report higher levels of "Europeanness" EXCEPT

Can you think of a social movement that exists in Europe at present? What is helping to cause it? What factors may make it difficult for this social movement to succeed in its goals?

Social partnership often refers to agreements among government, unions, and business groups.

Which nationality, according to surveys reported in this chapter, would object the most to having Jews as neighbors?

What factors are most associated with a democratic political culture? Given these factors, in which region of Europe would you expect the strongest support for democratic values?

Does available evidence suggest there is a "crisis of democracy" in Europe? What might be driving this phenomenon or work to prevent its emergence? Is there a difference between Western and Eastern Europe?

Examples of post-materialism include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are problems with the study of political culture EXCEPT

Survey evidence suggests that the feeling of "Europeanness" is

A political scientist examining political culture would likely focus on

Introduction: What Is Europe

Political and Economic Development in Western and Eastern Europe

The Institutions and Policies of the European Union

Parliaments and Electoral Systems

Executive Authority in Europe

Legal Structures and Judicial Systems

Political Parties and Elections

Political Culture and Political Behavior

Immigration and Multi-Culturalism

European Security and Foreign Policy

Possible Scenarios and Final Questions

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