Question 1

China has evolved from a communist regime into a modernizing authoritarian regime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A key difference that distinguishes one type of authoritarian regime from another is the

Accepted Answer

A) degree of institutionalization 
B) degree of power 
C) degree of influence 
D) degree of industrialization

Question 3

For all authoritarian regimes, which of the following elements of political support is most important?

Accepted Answer

A) the military 
B) the judiciary 
C) the legislature 
D) the people

Question 4

How does turning a blind eye to corruption benefit authoritarian regimes in the short run?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does turning a blind eye to...

Question 5

Describe the role of the judiciary in authoritarian regimes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the role of the judiciary in...

Question 6

Mao Zedong's China may be classified as what type of regime?

Accepted Answer

A) military 
B) theocratic 
C) communist with personalist overtones 
D) semi-authoritarian

Question 7

The "problem of succession" tends to plague which type of authoritarian regime the most?

Accepted Answer

A) one party 
B) military 
C) theocratic 
D) personalist

Question 8

List at least three reasons why some states become authoritarian and others democratic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List at least three reasons why some...

Exam 8: Authoritarian Institutions

China has evolved from a communist regime into a modernizing authoritarian regime.