Question 1

In a council system of government,

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A)  each region elects its own representative. 
B)  a small number of individuals share executive and legislative power. 
C)  there is a bicameral legislature. 
D)  the chief executive is appointed. 
E)  legislators are elected by proportional representation. 
A)  each region elects its own representative. 
B)  a small number of individuals share executive and legislative power. 
C)  there is a bicameral legislature. 
D)  the chief executive is appointed. 
E)  legislators are elected by proportional representation.

Question 2

A potential strength of a confederation is

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A)  decisive authority. 
B)  elimination of stalemates between center and periphery. 
C)  that it facilitates cooperation among member states. 
D)  its balance between executive and legislative branches. 
E)  it insures active debate on policy choices. 
A)  decisive authority. 
B)  elimination of stalemates between center and periphery. 
C)  that it facilitates cooperation among member states. 
D)  its balance between executive and legislative branches. 
E)  it insures active debate on policy choices.

Question 3

Analyze the conditions that might be most important for the effective functioning of each of the major types of political party systems. In particular, specify what characteristics (e.g., geographic, social, economic, ideological, and so on) of a country and its political system might be associated most positively with each form of party system, and why?

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The effective functioning of political p

Question 4

In theory, most communist states are

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A)  assembly systems. 
B)  cabinet systems. 
C)  presidential systems. 
D)  hybrids. 
E)  parliamentary systems. 
A)  assembly systems. 
B)  cabinet systems. 
C)  presidential systems. 
D)  hybrids. 
E)  parliamentary systems.

Question 5

Contrast the defining characteristics of democracy with those of dictatorships, giving examples. In addition, discuss whether "dictatorship" is synonymous with "nondemocracy".

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Democracy and dictatorship are two contr

In a council system of government,

A potential strength of a confederation is

In theory, most communist states are

Contrast the defining characteristics of democracy with those of dictatorships, giving examples. In addition, discuss whether "dictatorship" is synonymous with "nondemocracy".

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Exam 7: Political Institutions II: Institutional Arrangements

In a council system of government,

A potential strength of a confederation is

In theory, most communist states are

Contrast the defining characteristics of democracy with those of dictatorships, giving examples. In addition, discuss whether "dictatorship" is synonymous with "nondemocracy".

Politics and Knowledge

Political Theory and Political Beliefs

Political Actions

Influences on Beliefs and Actions

Political Systems, States, and Nations

Political Institutions I: Institutional Structures

Political Economy

Public Policy, Power, and Decision

Change and Political Development

Politics Across Borders

Political Violence

The Developed Countries of the Global North

The Developing Countries of the Global South

The Transitional Developed Countries

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