Question 1

Seymour Martin _________ noted a correlation between _________ and economic development and argued that growth depends on "sound,stable __________."

Accepted Answer

Lipset; democracy; government

Question 2

There are four crucial components to democratic transition: constitutions and the ____________,free and fair___________,strong and viable ___________,and ___________.

Accepted Answer

rule of law; elections; civil society; economic development

Question 3

A number of commentators have suggested a connection between democracy and economic development.Compare and contrast their views.Include the ideas of Amartya Sen and Hernando de Soto's arguments in his The Mystery of Capital.

Accepted Answer

A number of commentators have indeed suggested a connection between democracy and economic development. Amartya Sen, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and philosopher, has argued that democracy and political freedoms are not only valuable in themselves, but also instrumental in promoting economic development. Sen's argument is based on the idea that democratic institutions provide a platform for citizens to voice their concerns and participate in decision-making processes, which in turn leads to better economic policies and more inclusive development.

On the other hand, Hernando de Soto, a Peruvian economist, in his book "The Mystery of Capital," argues that the lack of formal property rights and legal recognition of assets in many developing countries hinders economic development. De Soto contends that without secure property rights, individuals are unable to use their assets as collateral for loans or investment, which limits their ability to participate in the formal economy and access credit. He suggests that establishing formal property rights and legal recognition of assets is crucial for economic development, and that this can be achieved through democratic processes and the rule of law.

While both Sen and de Soto emphasize the importance of democracy and economic development, their views differ in their focus. Sen highlights the role of democratic institutions in promoting inclusive development and better economic policies, while de Soto emphasizes the need for formal property rights and legal recognition of assets to enable individuals to participate in the formal economy. However, both perspectives ultimately point to the idea that democracy and economic development are interconnected, and that promoting democratic institutions and legal recognition of assets can contribute to sustainable economic growth and development.

Question 4

Which of the following examples fits closest with the argument of Iris Marion Young?

Accepted Answer

A)   the assassination of Benazir Bhutto
B)   the conflict between Tamils and Sinhalese in Sri Lanka
C)   the corruption of Robert Mugabe
D)   the military coups of Latin America

Question 5

After the 2008 elections in Zimbabwe,Robert Mugabe refused to concede defeat to Benazir Bhutto.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Larry Diamond,what state has the world slipped into?

Accepted Answer

A)   chaos
B)   totalitarianism
C)   a democratic recession
D)   an economic depression

Question 7

Which term refers to the phenomenon of strong and parochial ties between ethnic,religious,and national groups that leads to the disintegration of the political order due to conflict among such groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   Balkanization
B)   anarchy
C)   consociationalism
D)   fundamentalism

Question 8

Larry Diamond has suggested that by 1995 there were as many as 117 democracies around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There are four impediments to democratic transition: ____________ violence,religious___________,para- ___________ groups,and ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are four impediments to democratic transition:...

Question 10

What argument did the book The Third Wave make?

Accepted Answer

A)   The world has slipped into "a democratic recession."
B)   Government should abandon the old ideas of the left (who want to expand the state)  and of the right (who want to shrink it) .
C)   Democratic state institutions have important virtues for promoting social justice.
D)   We are in the midst of a great epoch of democratization that began in 1974.

Question 11

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Benazir Bhutto's writing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Religions with values similar to democratic values are of little threat to liberal democracy.
B)   Islam is mostly incompatible with liberal democratic government.
C)   A return to traditional, fundamentalist beliefs will end the conflict within Islam.
D)   All religion poses challenged for liberal democracy.

Question 12

How does corruption affect the transition to democracy? Use examples in your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does corruption affect the transition to...

Question 13

In his book,The Third Wave,Amartya Sen argued that government should abandon the old ideas of the left (who want to expand the state)and the right (who want to shrink it).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following situations would Larry Diamond NOT use as an example of democratic recession?

Accepted Answer

A)   A democratically elected president gives family members key political appointments.
B)   A developing country is unable to afford public goods such as roads, infrastructure, and schools.
C)   A politician gives a government contract to his brother-in-laws's company
D)   Armed government forces are present at polling stations to intimidate voters.

Question 15

According to Howard Wiarda,what do we need in order to fully understand democratic transitions?

Accepted Answer

A)   more military involvement
B)   greater control and centralization of media functions
C)   a set of "democracy" categories to help us define culturally conditioned moments in democratic transition
D)   more social science experimentation

Question 16

Which term refers to the process by which democracy takes root and becomes formalized?

Accepted Answer

A)   consociationalism
B)   concurrent majority
C)   consolidation
D)   direct democracy

Question 17

An important example of the rule of law is the principle that the government cannot incarcerate individuals and let them languish in prison; they must be charged and tried in court or released.What is the term for this principle?

Accepted Answer

A)   consociationalism
B)   habeas corpus
C)   jus sanguinis
D)   stare decisis

Question 18

In his book,The Mystery of Capital,__________ argued that "what the poor are missing are legally integrated __________ systems that can convert their work and savings into capital." And in his writings,the Nobel Prize-winning author in economics Amartya __________ argued that economic development must expand "human capabilities" and the "real _________" that people enjoy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In his book,The Mystery of Capital,__________ argued...

Question 19

In 1988,Benazir _________ became the first woman to serve as head of government in an Islamic country,namely _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1988,Benazir _________ became the first woman...

Question 20

What was Amartya Sen's argument about economic development?

Accepted Answer

A)   It must expand human capabilities and the real freedom that people enjoy.
B)   What the poor need is a property system that can convert their work and savings into capital.
C)   It has led the world into a democratic recession.
D)   It has come under the control of corrupt elite.

Exam 18: Transitions to Democracy

Seymour Martin _____ noted a correlation between _ and economic development and argued that growth depends on "sound,stable ______."

There are four crucial components to democratic transition: constitutions and the ______,free and fair_,strong and viable _,and _____.

A number of commentators have suggested a connection between democracy and economic development.Compare and contrast their views.Include the ideas of Amartya Sen and Hernando de Soto's arguments in his The Mystery of Capital.

Which of the following examples fits closest with the argument of Iris Marion Young?

After the 2008 elections in Zimbabwe,Robert Mugabe refused to concede defeat to Benazir Bhutto.

According to Larry Diamond,what state has the world slipped into?

Which term refers to the phenomenon of strong and parochial ties between ethnic,religious,and national groups that leads to the disintegration of the political order due to conflict among such groups?

Larry Diamond has suggested that by 1995 there were as many as 117 democracies around the world.

There are four impediments to democratic transition: ______ violence,religious_,para- _ groups,and _____.

What argument did the book The Third Wave make?

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Benazir Bhutto's writing?

How does corruption affect the transition to democracy? Use examples in your answer.

In his book,The Third Wave,Amartya Sen argued that government should abandon the old ideas of the left (who want to expand the state)and the right (who want to shrink it).

Which of the following situations would Larry Diamond NOT use as an example of democratic recession?

According to Howard Wiarda,what do we need in order to fully understand democratic transitions?

Which term refers to the process by which democracy takes root and becomes formalized?

An important example of the rule of law is the principle that the government cannot incarcerate individuals and let them languish in prison; they must be charged and tried in court or released.What is the term for this principle?

In 1988,Benazir _ became the first woman to serve as head of government in an Islamic country,namely _.

What was Amartya Sen's argument about economic development?