Question 1

Discuss the role of pluralism in non-democratic regimes.

Accepted Answer

The state works to limit pluralism in non-democratic systems. Only organizations aligned with the regime, if not controlled by it, are allowed to operate. Civil Society Organizations are typically unwelcome in authoritarian or hybrid regimes because they are independent of government.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a kind of dictatorship?

Accepted Answer

A)  party 
B)  personal 
C)  military 
D)  traditional 
A)  party 
B)  personal 
C)  military 
D)  traditional D

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of Friedrich and Brzezinski's characteristics of totalitarianism?

Accepted Answer

A)  an official ideology 
B)  a police state 
C)  obligatory military service 
D)  a single mass party 
A)  an official ideology 
B)  a police state 
C)  obligatory military service 
D)  a single mass party C

Question 4

Singapore and Nicaragua can be considered as _________________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  totalitarian regimes 
B)  authoritarian regimes 
C)  hybrid regimes 
D)  democratic regimes 
A)  totalitarian regimes 
B)  authoritarian regimes 
C)  hybrid regimes 
D)  democratic regimes

Question 5

How and why do authoritarian regimes use some of the institutions characteristic of democracies?

Accepted Answer

Because authoritarian rulers fall far mo

Question 6

A political system where one party holds power for an extended period of time by winning fraudulent elections is called a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic political system 
B)  hegemonic party system 
C)  autocratic party system 
D)  dominant party system 
A)  systemic political system 
B)  hegemonic party system 
C)  autocratic party system 
D)  dominant party system

Question 7

Absolute monarchies ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  often ban political parties and other political activity 
B)  are common in the Third World 
C)  have long existed in sub-Saharan Africa 
D)  last existed in the 19th century 
A)  often ban political parties and other political activity 
B)  are common in the Third World 
C)  have long existed in sub-Saharan Africa 
D)  last existed in the 19th century

Question 8

Define authoritarian regimes.

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian regimes are non-

Question 9

As of 2016, how many countries in the world currently have NO claim to be democratic?

Accepted Answer

A)  123 
B)  51 
C)  195 
D)  14 
A)  123 
B)  51 
C)  195 
D)  14

Question 10

Who was considered a Pathological Tyrant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fidel Castro 
B)  Hugo Chavez 
C)  Pol Pot 
D)  Vladimir Lenin 
A)  Fidel Castro 
B)  Hugo Chavez 
C)  Pol Pot 
D)  Vladimir Lenin

Question 11

Which among the following is one of the traits identified with totalitarian systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  rule of the many 
B)  communications monopoly 
C)  rapid economic growth 
D)  instability 
A)  rule of the many 
B)  communications monopoly 
C)  rapid economic growth 
D)  instability

Question 12

Because non-democratic regimes are able to interfere with the course of justice, they are said to lack ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  participation 
B)  transparency 
C)  rule of law 
D)  accountability 
A)  participation 
B)  transparency 
C)  rule of law 
D)  accountability

Question 13

Many absolute monarchies were overthrown by revolutions during the twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is meant by the term blended dictatorship?

Accepted Answer

Dictatorships frequently exhibit more th

Question 15

Authoritarian states, even wealthy ones, do not take care of the material needs of citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the characteristics of a totalitarian system?

Accepted Answer

A totalitarian system is one seeking to

Question 17

Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric, was appointed Supreme Leader of Iran in 2013.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Party dictatorships _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are exceptionally violent 
B)  were only ever found in Communist countries 
C)  were fairly common in post-independence Africa 
D)  generally take power in coups 
A)  are exceptionally violent 
B)  were only ever found in Communist countries 
C)  were fairly common in post-independence Africa 
D)  generally take power in coups

Question 19

Historically, most countries have been ruled by monarchs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following countries is considered an example of a hybrid regime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syria 
B)  People's Democratic Republic of Korea 
C)  Turkey 
D)  Iran 
A)  Syria 
B)  People's Democratic Republic of Korea 
C)  Turkey 
D)  Iran

Discuss the role of pluralism in non-democratic regimes.

Which of the following is not a kind of dictatorship?

Which of the following is not one of Friedrich and Brzezinski's characteristics of totalitarianism?

Singapore and Nicaragua can be considered as _________________ .

How and why do authoritarian regimes use some of the institutions characteristic of democracies?

A political system where one party holds power for an extended period of time by winning fraudulent elections is called a ___________.

Absolute monarchies ________.

Define authoritarian regimes.

As of 2016, how many countries in the world currently have NO claim to be democratic?

Who was considered a Pathological Tyrant?

Which among the following is one of the traits identified with totalitarian systems?

Because non-democratic regimes are able to interfere with the course of justice, they are said to lack ____________.

Many absolute monarchies were overthrown by revolutions during the twentieth century.

What is meant by the term blended dictatorship?

Authoritarian states, even wealthy ones, do not take care of the material needs of citizens.

What are the characteristics of a totalitarian system?

Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric, was appointed Supreme Leader of Iran in 2013.

Party dictatorships _________.

Historically, most countries have been ruled by monarchs.

Which of the following countries is considered an example of a hybrid regime?

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Exam 11: Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Discuss the role of pluralism in non-democratic regimes.

Which of the following is not a kind of dictatorship?

Which of the following is not one of Friedrich and Brzezinski's characteristics of totalitarianism?

Singapore and Nicaragua can be considered as _________________ .

How and why do authoritarian regimes use some of the institutions characteristic of democracies?

A political system where one party holds power for an extended period of time by winning fraudulent elections is called a ___________.

Absolute monarchies ________.

Define authoritarian regimes.

As of 2016, how many countries in the world currently have NO claim to be democratic?

Who was considered a Pathological Tyrant?

Which among the following is one of the traits identified with totalitarian systems?

Because non-democratic regimes are able to interfere with the course of justice, they are said to lack ____________.

Many absolute monarchies were overthrown by revolutions during the twentieth century.

What is meant by the term blended dictatorship?

Authoritarian states, even wealthy ones, do not take care of the material needs of citizens.

What are the characteristics of a totalitarian system?

Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric, was appointed Supreme Leader of Iran in 2013.

Party dictatorships _________.

Historically, most countries have been ruled by monarchs.

Which of the following countries is considered an example of a hybrid regime?

Understanding Politics

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Parliamentary Systems

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

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