Question 1

Compare and contrast the various research methods utilized in comparative politics.

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The answer should explain the differences between single case studies, the comparative method, and qualitative statistical techniques.Students should highlight the advantages and limitation of each method.

Question 2

______ is a regime in which citizens have basic rights of open association and expression and the ability to change the government through some sort of electoral process.

Accepted Answer

Democracy

Question 3

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Which of the following are elements of the "minimal definition" of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) a separation of powers among branches of government 
B) citizens' guaranteed right of association 
C) a government that can be changed through elections 
D) citizens' guaranteed right of expression 
A) a separation of powers among branches of government 
B) citizens' guaranteed right of association 
C) a government that can be changed through elections 
D) citizens' guaranteed right of expression B, C, D

Question 4

The difference between empirical theory and normative theory is that

Accepted Answer

A) Empirical theory describes what actually occurs; Normative theory describes what ought to occur. 
B) Normative theory describes what actually occurs; Empirical theory describes what ought to occur. 
C) Empirical theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Normative theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another. 
D) Normative theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Empirical theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another. 
A) Empirical theory describes what actually occurs; Normative theory describes what ought to occur. 
B) Normative theory describes what actually occurs; Empirical theory describes what ought to occur. 
C) Empirical theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Normative theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another. 
D) Normative theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Empirical theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another.

Question 5

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Rational choice theory assumes which of the following statements?

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A) Individuals are rational. 
B) Individuals have self-defined interests. 
C) Individuals have the knowledge and ability to pursue their interests. 
D) Individuals are capable of obtaining full information. 
A) Individuals are rational. 
B) Individuals have self-defined interests. 
C) Individuals have the knowledge and ability to pursue their interests. 
D) Individuals are capable of obtaining full information.

Question 6

In American politics, the use of "family values" functions within political discourse to

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A) influence political attitudes, identity, and actions 
B) increase marriage rates 
C) increase birth rates 
D) stir the political bases 
A) influence political attitudes, identity, and actions 
B) increase marriage rates 
C) increase birth rates 
D) stir the political bases

Question 7

What is the problem with the statement that "democracies have elections and authoritarian regimes have dictators"?

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The answer should focus on the fact that

Question 8

Provide a working definition of the concept "patriarchy".

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide a working definition of the concept...

Question 9

Quantitative methods are used in comparative politics in order to allow

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A) applicability to most questions and data 
B) proving causation 
C) the study of a large number of cases 
D) obtaining in-depth information for individual cases 
A) applicability to most questions and data 
B) proving causation 
C) the study of a large number of cases 
D) obtaining in-depth information for individual cases

Question 10

Marxism claims that ______ affect(s) political structures.

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A) economic structures 
B) political actors 
C) inequality 
D) political ideology 
A) economic structures 
B) political actors 
C) inequality 
D) political ideology

Question 11

Case studies can prove or disprove a theory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the main differences between pluralist and elitist theories? Illustrate your answers with specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss the dispersion o

Question 13

Civil society refers to an organized activity to pursue common interests by groups larger than the family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The concept relating to why and how modern nations and states arose is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

political

Question 15

A political actor is best defined as ______

Accepted Answer

any person

Question 16

Political culture theory is criticized for its inability to predict future behavior of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Democracy refers to an ideology associated with modernization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A comparative study looking at revolution in France, China, Nicaragua, and Iran, would be an example of what research method?

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A) case study 
B) most different system design 
C) most similar system design 
D) quantitative statistical technique 
A) case study 
B) most different system design 
C) most similar system design 
D) quantitative statistical technique

Question 19

In comparative politics researchers do not use single-case studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Which of the following is a major topic within comparative politics?

Accepted Answer

A) political development 
B) political economy 
C) diplomatic relations 
D) dimensions of power 
A) political development 
B) political economy 
C) diplomatic relations 
D) dimensions of power

Compare and contrast the various research methods utilized in comparative politics.

______ is a regime in which citizens have basic rights of open association and expression and the ability to change the government through some sort of electoral process.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Which of the following are elements of the "minimal definition" of democracy?

The difference between empirical theory and normative theory is that

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Rational choice theory assumes which of the following statements?

In American politics, the use of "family values" functions within political discourse to

What is the problem with the statement that "democracies have elections and authoritarian regimes have dictators"?

Provide a working definition of the concept "patriarchy".

Quantitative methods are used in comparative politics in order to allow

Marxism claims that ______ affect(s) political structures.

Case studies can prove or disprove a theory.

What are the main differences between pluralist and elitist theories? Illustrate your answers with specific examples.

Civil society refers to an organized activity to pursue common interests by groups larger than the family.

The concept relating to why and how modern nations and states arose is known as ______.

A political actor is best defined as ______

Political culture theory is criticized for its inability to predict future behavior of individuals?

Democracy refers to an ideology associated with modernization.

A comparative study looking at revolution in France, China, Nicaragua, and Iran, would be an example of what research method?

In comparative politics researchers do not use single-case studies.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Which of the following is a major topic within comparative politics?

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

Governing Institutions in Democracies

Institutions of Participation and Representation in Democracies

Contentious Politics: Social Movements, Political Violence, and Revolution

Authoritarian Institutions

Regime Change

Political Economy of Wealth

Political Economy of Development

Public Policies When Markets Fail: Welfare, Health, and the Environment

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Exam 1: Introduction

Compare and contrast the various research methods utilized in comparative politics.

______ is a regime in which citizens have basic rights of open association and expression and the ability to change the government through some sort of electoral process.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Which of the following are elements of the "minimal definition" of democracy?

The difference between empirical theory and normative theory is that

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Rational choice theory assumes which of the following statements?

In American politics, the use of "family values" functions within political discourse to

What is the problem with the statement that "democracies have elections and authoritarian regimes have dictators"?

Provide a working definition of the concept "patriarchy".

Quantitative methods are used in comparative politics in order to allow

Marxism claims that ______ affect(s) political structures.

Case studies can prove or disprove a theory.

What are the main differences between pluralist and elitist theories? Illustrate your answers with specific examples.

Civil society refers to an organized activity to pursue common interests by groups larger than the family.

The concept relating to why and how modern nations and states arose is known as ______.

A political actor is best defined as ______

Political culture theory is criticized for its inability to predict future behavior of individuals?

Democracy refers to an ideology associated with modernization.

A comparative study looking at revolution in France, China, Nicaragua, and Iran, would be an example of what research method?

In comparative politics researchers do not use single-case studies.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Which of the following is a major topic within comparative politics?

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

Governing Institutions in Democracies

Institutions of Participation and Representation in Democracies

Contentious Politics: Social Movements, Political Violence, and Revolution

Authoritarian Institutions

Regime Change

Political Economy of Wealth

Political Economy of Development

Public Policies When Markets Fail: Welfare, Health, and the Environment

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