Question 1

Describe the relationship between parties and judicial independence.

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"countries with more fragmented politica

Question 2

Russia's federal system is

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A) highly decentralized 
B) asymmetrical 
C) symmetrical 
D) partially federal 
A) highly decentralized 
B) asymmetrical 
C) symmetrical 
D) partially federal

Question 3

Problems in a semipresidential system can arise when a president and prime minister are of different genders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a federal system the central government has sole constitutional sovereignty, whereas in a unitary system the central government shares constitutional sovereignty with subunits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Summarize at least two characteristics of a consensus democracy.

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Can include things such as mul

Question 6

The Russian semipresidential system differs from the French in that the

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A) constitution established an exceptionally strong presidency 
B) parliament cannot be dissolved 
C) president is elected in a two-round election 
D) president has no control over some ministries. 
A) constitution established an exceptionally strong presidency 
B) parliament cannot be dissolved 
C) president is elected in a two-round election 
D) president has no control over some ministries.

Question 7

Name at least two major powers granted to the president of the United States by the Framers of the United States Constitution.

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To name a few: the power of ap

Question 8

In a parliamentary system, the head of government is not only the executive but also the

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A) chief justice of the court 
B) country's symbolic leader 
C) primary nonpartisan figure in government 
D) leader of the majority in the legislature 
A) chief justice of the court 
B) country's symbolic leader 
C) primary nonpartisan figure in government 
D) leader of the majority in the legislature

Question 9

Rent seeking often refers to

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A) politicians looking for bribes to deliver services 
B) using government regulations to one's personal benefit 
C) increasing production efficiency to raise profits 
D) voters seeking goods or services from politicians in exchange for their support 
A) politicians looking for bribes to deliver services 
B) using government regulations to one's personal benefit 
C) increasing production efficiency to raise profits 
D) voters seeking goods or services from politicians in exchange for their support

Question 10

What is the difference between "common law" and "code law?" Where did they originate? What role does stare decisis play in each of these two legal systems?

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Students should explain the main differe

Question 11

The parliamentary model of government is also called the Westminster model.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are some of the potential effects of dual legitimacy in a presidential system?

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Answers can vary, in

Question 13

In presidential systems, the executive and the legislative branches are distinct and separate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When all the territorial units in a federal system have the same relationship to the national government it is called

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A) an independent federal system 
B) an asymmetrical federal system 
C) a partial federal system 
D) a symmetrical federal system 
A) an independent federal system 
B) an asymmetrical federal system 
C) a partial federal system 
D) a symmetrical federal system

Question 15

Compare and contrast the Majoritarian and the Consensus models of democracy.Please cite at least one example for each category.

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The answer should cover all th

Question 16

What is the difference between a head of state and a head of government?

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Head of state is a symbolic representati

Question 17

The executive and legislative branches in a presidential system are both legitimized by

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A) their separation 
B) the judicial branch 
C) their popularity 
D) the electoral process 
A) their separation 
B) the judicial branch 
C) their popularity 
D) the electoral process

Question 18

Vertical accountability refers to the ability of

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A) state institutions to hold each other accountable 
B) individuals and groups to hold state institutions accountable 
C) state officials to hold citizens accountable 
D) the legislature to hold the executive accountable 
A) state institutions to hold each other accountable 
B) individuals and groups to hold state institutions accountable 
C) state officials to hold citizens accountable 
D) the legislature to hold the executive accountable

Describe the relationship between parties and judicial independence.

Russia's federal system is

Problems in a semipresidential system can arise when a president and prime minister are of different genders.

In a federal system the central government has sole constitutional sovereignty, whereas in a unitary system the central government shares constitutional sovereignty with subunits.

Summarize at least two characteristics of a consensus democracy.

The Russian semipresidential system differs from the French in that the

Name at least two major powers granted to the president of the United States by the Framers of the United States Constitution.

In a parliamentary system, the head of government is not only the executive but also the

Rent seeking often refers to

What is the difference between "common law" and "code law?" Where did they originate? What role does stare decisis play in each of these two legal systems?

The parliamentary model of government is also called the Westminster model.

What are some of the potential effects of dual legitimacy in a presidential system?

In presidential systems, the executive and the legislative branches are distinct and separate.

When all the territorial units in a federal system have the same relationship to the national government it is called

Compare and contrast the Majoritarian and the Consensus models of democracy.Please cite at least one example for each category.

What is the difference between a head of state and a head of government?

The executive and legislative branches in a presidential system are both legitimized by

Vertical accountability refers to the ability of

Introduction

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

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 5: Governing Institutions in Democracies

Describe the relationship between parties and judicial independence.

Russia's federal system is

Problems in a semipresidential system can arise when a president and prime minister are of different genders.

In a federal system the central government has sole constitutional sovereignty, whereas in a unitary system the central government shares constitutional sovereignty with subunits.

Summarize at least two characteristics of a consensus democracy.

The Russian semipresidential system differs from the French in that the

Name at least two major powers granted to the president of the United States by the Framers of the United States Constitution.

In a parliamentary system, the head of government is not only the executive but also the

Rent seeking often refers to

What is the difference between "common law" and "code law?" Where did they originate? What role does stare decisis play in each of these two legal systems?

The parliamentary model of government is also called the Westminster model.

What are some of the potential effects of dual legitimacy in a presidential system?

In presidential systems, the executive and the legislative branches are distinct and separate.

When all the territorial units in a federal system have the same relationship to the national government it is called

Compare and contrast the Majoritarian and the Consensus models of democracy.Please cite at least one example for each category.

What is the difference between a head of state and a head of government?

The executive and legislative branches in a presidential system are both legitimized by

Vertical accountability refers to the ability of

Introduction

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

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

Filters