Question 1

In which of the following countries is increased multiculturalism most likely to be a source of explosive fear and negative reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) the United States 
B) Australia 
C) Canada 
D) France 
A) the United States 
B) Australia 
C) Canada 
D) France

Question 2

Which of the following statements about developed democracies is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Widely varying HDI rankings are found among those countries considered to be developed democracies. 
B) Industrial production constitutes a relatively large proportion of a developed democracy's GDP. 
C) A relatively small agricultural sector is common among developed democracies. 
D) Large service sectors and very small welfare states characterize developed democracies. 
A) Widely varying HDI rankings are found among those countries considered to be developed democracies. 
B) Industrial production constitutes a relatively large proportion of a developed democracy's GDP. 
C) A relatively small agricultural sector is common among developed democracies. 
D) Large service sectors and very small welfare states characterize developed democracies.

Question 3

The European Union was created as a response to the

Accepted Answer

A) destruction caused by World War I. 
B) destruction caused by World War II. 
C) failure of the League of Nations. 
D) end of the Cold War. 
A) destruction caused by World War I. 
B) destruction caused by World War II. 
C) failure of the League of Nations. 
D) end of the Cold War.

Question 4

Skepticism toward technological innovation characterizes _______ views.

Accepted Answer

A) modern 
B) quasi-modern 
C) postmodern 
D) religious 
A) modern 
B) quasi-modern 
C) postmodern 
D) religious

Question 5

One recent setback for European Union integration was

Accepted Answer

A) the exit of Iceland and Greece. 
B) the public's rejection of membership for Poland and the Baltic states. 
C) difficulties with the euro. 
D) the public's rejection of a unified military. 
A) the exit of Iceland and Greece. 
B) the public's rejection of membership for Poland and the Baltic states. 
C) difficulties with the euro. 
D) the public's rejection of a unified military.

Question 6

What is the problem with using the first, second, and third world designations to classify the countries of the world? When applying the terms "developed democracies," "communist and postcommunist countries," and "developing countries," what measures can be employed to determine which countries are "developed"?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will note that the "three

Question 7

The viability of the welfare state is most challenged by

Accepted Answer

A) the growth of the service sector. 
B) the growth of postmodern values. 
C) increasingly young populations. 
D) increasingly old populations. 
A) the growth of the service sector. 
B) the growth of postmodern values. 
C) increasingly young populations. 
D) increasingly old populations.

Question 8

How should developed democracies address the problem of maintaining social expenditures as their populations grow older? Should benefits be reduced? Should immigration be increased?

Accepted Answer

A good answer may argue for either reduc

Question 9

Germany, Canada, and the United States are comparable in _______ but very different in _______.

Accepted Answer

A) the size and nature of the welfare system; the nature of postmodern values 
B) their Gini index measure of inequality; public policy toward immigration 
C) level of economic development; their Gini index measure of inequality 
D) the nature of postmodern values; public policy toward immigration 
A) the size and nature of the welfare system; the nature of postmodern values 
B) their Gini index measure of inequality; public policy toward immigration 
C) level of economic development; their Gini index measure of inequality 
D) the nature of postmodern values; public policy toward immigration

Question 10

An economy based primarily on the service sector is known as

Accepted Answer

A) postcapitalist. 
B) postindustrial. 
C) precapitalist. 
D) postsocialist. 
A) postcapitalist. 
B) postindustrial. 
C) precapitalist. 
D) postsocialist.

Question 11

In terms of political structure and public participation, in which of the following ways are the United States and France similar?

Accepted Answer

A) They both employ semi-presidential systems. 
B) They rely on some form of single-member district plurality or majority to elect their legislatures. 
C) They both combine proportional representation and single-member districts. 
D) They both employ referenda and initiatives only at the local level. 
A) They both employ semi-presidential systems. 
B) They rely on some form of single-member district plurality or majority to elect their legislatures. 
C) They both combine proportional representation and single-member districts. 
D) They both employ referenda and initiatives only at the local level.

Question 12

Which country's future membership is currently a major source of contention in the European Union?

Accepted Answer

A) Russia 
B) Turkey 
C) the United States 
D) Greece 
A) Russia 
B) Turkey 
C) the United States 
D) Greece

Question 13

Which of the following statements about European Union expansion in recent decades is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Expansion has resulted in a population shift to the north and east. 
B) Expansion has been accompanied by immigration westward and company relocation eastward. 
C) Most new members are able to add significant wealth that props up the welfare systems of original members. 
D) Turkey has begun negotiations to become a future member, though if accepted it would be one of the smaller and poorer states. 
A) Expansion has resulted in a population shift to the north and east. 
B) Expansion has been accompanied by immigration westward and company relocation eastward. 
C) Most new members are able to add significant wealth that props up the welfare systems of original members. 
D) Turkey has begun negotiations to become a future member, though if accepted it would be one of the smaller and poorer states.

Question 14

Which of the following is the best-known example of the process of integration?

Accepted Answer

A) formation of the European Union 
B) creation of the United States of America 
C) creation of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
D) creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States 
A) formation of the European Union 
B) creation of the United States of America 
C) creation of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
D) creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States

Question 15

What is the chief advantage that a categorization using "developed," "communist/postcommunist," and "developing" might have over the "three worlds" model?

Accepted Answer

A) It keeps the focus on the political nature of the government without resorting to Cold War-specific designations. 
B) It focuses on economic status, which is the best way to summarize a state's character. 
C) It incorporates the Human Development Index into categorization. 
D) It allows for the possibility that a country might transform and take on a new designation. 
A) It keeps the focus on the political nature of the government without resorting to Cold War-specific designations. 
B) It focuses on economic status, which is the best way to summarize a state's character. 
C) It incorporates the Human Development Index into categorization. 
D) It allows for the possibility that a country might transform and take on a new designation.

In which of the following countries is increased multiculturalism most likely to be a source of explosive fear and negative reaction?

Which of the following statements about developed democracies is accurate?

The European Union was created as a response to the

Skepticism toward technological innovation characterizes _______ views.

One recent setback for European Union integration was

The viability of the welfare state is most challenged by

How should developed democracies address the problem of maintaining social expenditures as their populations grow older? Should benefits be reduced? Should immigration be increased?

Germany, Canada, and the United States are comparable in _ but very different in _.

An economy based primarily on the service sector is known as

In terms of political structure and public participation, in which of the following ways are the United States and France similar?

Which country's future membership is currently a major source of contention in the European Union?

Which of the following statements about European Union expansion in recent decades is accurate?

Which of the following is the best-known example of the process of integration?

What is the chief advantage that a categorization using "developed," "communist/postcommunist," and "developing" might have over the "three worlds" model?

Introduction

States

Nations and Society

Political Economy

Political Violence

Democratic Regimes

Nondemocratic Regimes

Communism and Postcommunism

Developing Countries

Globalization and the Future of Comparative Politics

United Kingdom

Russia

China

Iran

Mexico

Nigeria

Filters

Exam 7: Developed Democracies

In which of the following countries is increased multiculturalism most likely to be a source of explosive fear and negative reaction?

Which of the following statements about developed democracies is accurate?

The European Union was created as a response to the

Skepticism toward technological innovation characterizes _______ views.

One recent setback for European Union integration was

The viability of the welfare state is most challenged by

How should developed democracies address the problem of maintaining social expenditures as their populations grow older? Should benefits be reduced? Should immigration be increased?

Germany, Canada, and the United States are comparable in _______ but very different in _______.

An economy based primarily on the service sector is known as

In terms of political structure and public participation, in which of the following ways are the United States and France similar?

Which country's future membership is currently a major source of contention in the European Union?

Which of the following statements about European Union expansion in recent decades is accurate?

Which of the following is the best-known example of the process of integration?

What is the chief advantage that a categorization using "developed," "communist/postcommunist," and "developing" might have over the "three worlds" model?

Introduction

States

Nations and Society

Political Economy

Political Violence

Democratic Regimes

Nondemocratic Regimes

Communism and Postcommunism

Developing Countries

Globalization and the Future of Comparative Politics

United Kingdom

Russia

China

Iran

Mexico

Nigeria

Filters

Germany, Canada, and the United States are comparable in _ but very different in _.