Question 1

Terrorists often seek to destabilize democracies because:

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A) they hate public participation. 
B) it is easier than running for office. 
C) weakened democratic processes help justify their use of violence. 
D) they hope that this will provoke the democracy into attacking their neighboring states. 
E) they wish for the public to rally around their democratic institutions in response. 
A) they hate public participation. 
B) it is easier than running for office. 
C) weakened democratic processes help justify their use of violence. 
D) they hope that this will provoke the democracy into attacking their neighboring states. 
E) they wish for the public to rally around their democratic institutions in response. C

Question 2

The relationship between terrorism and revolution is:

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A) one of means and ends. 
B) that they are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. 
C) that they are unrelated. 
D) that only the latter is legitimate. 
E) that they are the same thing. 
A) one of means and ends. 
B) that they are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. 
C) that they are unrelated. 
D) that only the latter is legitimate. 
E) that they are the same thing. A

Question 3

What is the difference between a terrorist, a guerrilla, a revolutionary, and a freedom fighter? How do these terms relate to one another?

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The terms terrorist, guerrilla, revolutionary, and freedom fighter are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings and implications.

A terrorist is someone who uses violence and intimidation to achieve political or ideological goals. They often target civilians and non-combatants, and their actions are typically seen as illegitimate and unjustifiable.

A guerrilla fighter is a member of a small, independent group of fighters who use unconventional tactics, such as ambushes and sabotage, to harass and weaken a larger, more conventional military force. Guerrilla warfare is often associated with insurgencies and resistance movements.

A revolutionary is someone who seeks to overthrow an existing political or social system and replace it with a new one. They may use a variety of tactics, including protests, strikes, and armed conflict, to achieve their goals.

A freedom fighter is someone who fights against oppression and for the liberation of their people. They may use both non-violent and violent means to achieve their objectives, and they are often seen as heroes and champions of justice by their supporters.

While these terms are distinct, they are also related in that they all involve the use of force or violence to achieve political or ideological ends. The distinction between them often depends on one's perspective and the context in which they are used. For example, a group may be labeled as terrorists by one government but hailed as freedom fighters by another. Ultimately, the use of these terms is often subjective and can be influenced by political agendas and propaganda.

Question 4

Individual-focused studies of terrorism often draw comparisons between terrorist groups and:

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A) state bureaucracies. 
B) political campaigns. 
C) folk customs. 
D) religious cults. 
E) sports teams. 
A) state bureaucracies. 
B) political campaigns. 
C) folk customs. 
D) religious cults. 
E) sports teams.

Question 5

In your opinion, what are the most effective ways to limit political violence?

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In my opinion, the most effective ways t

Question 6

When looking at terrorists' backgrounds, we find that:

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A) they often come from educated backgrounds. 
B) they are almost always illiterate. 
C) they almost always are deeply religious. 
D) they usually have an extensive criminal background. 
E) they oppose political change. 
A) they often come from educated backgrounds. 
B) they are almost always illiterate. 
C) they almost always are deeply religious. 
D) they usually have an extensive criminal background. 
E) they oppose political change.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an institutional explanation for political violence?

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A) Radicalism. 
B) Humiliation. 
C) Presidentialism. 
D) Groupthink. 
E) International law. 
A) Radicalism. 
B) Humiliation. 
C) Presidentialism. 
D) Groupthink. 
E) International law.

Question 8

Guerrilla warfare can be defined as the:

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A) use of violence by nonstate actors against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
B) use of violence by nonstate actors against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
C) use of violence by states against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
D) use of violence by civilians against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
E) use of any kind of political violence by states or civilians. 
A) use of violence by nonstate actors against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
B) use of violence by nonstate actors against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
C) use of violence by states against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
D) use of violence by civilians against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
E) use of any kind of political violence by states or civilians.

Question 9

The recent wave of terrorism can be compared to a similar wave that took place:

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A) a century ago. 
B) two centuries ago. 
C) five centuries ago. 
D) in democratic Athens. 
E) during World War II. 
A) a century ago. 
B) two centuries ago. 
C) five centuries ago. 
D) in democratic Athens. 
E) during World War II.

Question 10

War crimes and human rights abuses can be defined as:

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A) the use of violence by nonstate actors against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
B) the use of violence by nonstate actors against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
C) the use of violence by states against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
D) the use of violence by civilians against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
E) any form of political violence where civilians die. 
A) the use of violence by nonstate actors against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
B) the use of violence by nonstate actors against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
C) the use of violence by states against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
D) the use of violence by civilians against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
E) any form of political violence where civilians die.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an individual explanation for political violence?

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A) Radicalism. 
B) Humiliation. 
C) Capitalism. 
D) Groupthink. 
E) International law. 
A) Radicalism. 
B) Humiliation. 
C) Capitalism. 
D) Groupthink. 
E) International law.

Question 12

Some warn that too much centralized power to fight terrorism could lead to:

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A) unitary government. 
B) a surveillance state. 
C) hyperdemocracy. 
D) nihilism. 
E) illiberalism. 
A) unitary government. 
B) a surveillance state. 
C) hyperdemocracy. 
D) nihilism. 
E) illiberalism.

Question 13

What is the difference between a revolution and a coup d'état?

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A) The role of violence. 
B) The role of the public. 
C) The speed of change. 
D) The likelihood of a successful regime change. 
E) The ideology involved in the action. 
A) The role of violence. 
B) The role of the public. 
C) The speed of change. 
D) The likelihood of a successful regime change. 
E) The ideology involved in the action.

Question 14

Terrorism can be defined as the:

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A) use of violence by nonstate actors against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
B) use of violence by nonstate actors against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
C) use of violence by states against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
D) use of violence by civilians against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
E) use of any kind of political violence by states or civilians. 
A) use of violence by nonstate actors against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
B) use of violence by nonstate actors against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
C) use of violence by states against civilians in order to achieve a political goal. 
D) use of violence by civilians against states in order to achieve a political goal. 
E) use of any kind of political violence by states or civilians.

Question 15

What is the relationship between revolution and violence?

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A) All revolutions are by definition extremely violent. 
B) Revolutions are often violent, though some argue that nonviolent revolutions have occurred. 
C) In the past, most revolutions were nonviolent, but they have become more violent since the end of the Cold War. 
D) The degree of violence in a revolution is largely a function of whether the result is subsequent international intervention. 
E) True revolutions are always peaceful. 
A) All revolutions are by definition extremely violent. 
B) Revolutions are often violent, though some argue that nonviolent revolutions have occurred. 
C) In the past, most revolutions were nonviolent, but they have become more violent since the end of the Cold War. 
D) The degree of violence in a revolution is largely a function of whether the result is subsequent international intervention. 
E) True revolutions are always peaceful.

Question 16

Over time, studies of revolution:

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A) have shifted their emphasis from the public to the state. 
B) have shifted their emphasis to the importance of elite planning. 
C) have shifted their emphasis to the role of the army in defending the state. 
D) have shifted from a more theoretical approach to becoming largely descriptive. 
E) have shifted to an emphasis on biological explanations for why people rebel. 
A) have shifted their emphasis from the public to the state. 
B) have shifted their emphasis to the importance of elite planning. 
C) have shifted their emphasis to the role of the army in defending the state. 
D) have shifted from a more theoretical approach to becoming largely descriptive. 
E) have shifted to an emphasis on biological explanations for why people rebel.

Question 17

In terms of achieving their group's objectives, terrorists:

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A) are usually successful. 
B) are usually unsuccessful. 
C) are more successful recently than a century ago. 
D) were more successful a century ago than today. 
E) are more successful in rich countries than poor ones. 
A) are usually successful. 
B) are usually unsuccessful. 
C) are more successful recently than a century ago. 
D) were more successful a century ago than today. 
E) are more successful in rich countries than poor ones.

Question 18

A political organization that uses violence largely against the state is best defined as a:

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A) criminal organization. 
B) terrorist organization. 
C) guerrilla organization. 
D) group of freedom fighters or revolutionaries. 
E) group of reactionaries. 
A) criminal organization. 
B) terrorist organization. 
C) guerrilla organization. 
D) group of freedom fighters or revolutionaries. 
E) group of reactionaries.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an ideational explanation for political violence?

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A) Nationalism. 
B) Humiliation. 
C) Capitalism. 
D) Groupthink. 
E) International law. 
A) Nationalism. 
B) Humiliation. 
C) Capitalism. 
D) Groupthink. 
E) International law.

Question 20

What are some of the explanations for why revolutions occur?

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There are several explanations for why r

Terrorists often seek to destabilize democracies because:

The relationship between terrorism and revolution is:

What is the difference between a terrorist, a guerrilla, a revolutionary, and a freedom fighter? How do these terms relate to one another?

Individual-focused studies of terrorism often draw comparisons between terrorist groups and:

In your opinion, what are the most effective ways to limit political violence?

When looking at terrorists' backgrounds, we find that:

Which of the following is an example of an institutional explanation for political violence?

Guerrilla warfare can be defined as the:

The recent wave of terrorism can be compared to a similar wave that took place:

War crimes and human rights abuses can be defined as:

Which of the following is an example of an individual explanation for political violence?

Some warn that too much centralized power to fight terrorism could lead to:

What is the difference between a revolution and a coup d'état?

Terrorism can be defined as the:

What is the relationship between revolution and violence?

Over time, studies of revolution:

In terms of achieving their group's objectives, terrorists:

A political organization that uses violence largely against the state is best defined as a:

Which of the following is an example of an ideational explanation for political violence?

What are some of the explanations for why revolutions occur?

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Exam 7: Political Violence

Terrorists often seek to destabilize democracies because:

The relationship between terrorism and revolution is:

What is the difference between a terrorist, a guerrilla, a revolutionary, and a freedom fighter? How do these terms relate to one another?

Individual-focused studies of terrorism often draw comparisons between terrorist groups and:

In your opinion, what are the most effective ways to limit political violence?

When looking at terrorists' backgrounds, we find that:

Which of the following is an example of an institutional explanation for political violence?

Guerrilla warfare can be defined as the:

The recent wave of terrorism can be compared to a similar wave that took place:

War crimes and human rights abuses can be defined as:

Which of the following is an example of an individual explanation for political violence?

Some warn that too much centralized power to fight terrorism could lead to:

What is the difference between a revolution and a coup d'état?

Terrorism can be defined as the:

What is the relationship between revolution and violence?

Over time, studies of revolution:

In terms of achieving their group's objectives, terrorists:

A political organization that uses violence largely against the state is best defined as a:

Which of the following is an example of an ideational explanation for political violence?

What are some of the explanations for why revolutions occur?

Introduction

States

Nations and Society

Political Economy

Democratic Regimes

Nondemocratic Regimes

Advanced Democracies

Communism and Postcommunism

Less-Developed and Newly Industrializing Countries

Globalization and the Future of Comparative Politics

Filters