Question 1

Until relatively recently, which kind of state has been the most common in the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Authoritarian states 
B) Democratic states 
C) Communist states 
D) Libertarian states 
E) Anarchistic states 
A) Authoritarian states 
B) Democratic states 
C) Communist states 
D) Libertarian states 
E) Anarchistic states

Question 2

Why are special interests more likely to slow state action in democracies than in autocracies?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike democracies, special interests are well represented in autocracies. 
B) Unlike democracies, autocracies generally lack special interests. 
C) Democracies are legally required to satisfy special interests before making policy. 
D) Democracies are generally weaker governments than autocracies. 
E) Autocracies are likely to suppress public criticism from special interests. 
A) Unlike democracies, special interests are well represented in autocracies. 
B) Unlike democracies, autocracies generally lack special interests. 
C) Democracies are legally required to satisfy special interests before making policy. 
D) Democracies are generally weaker governments than autocracies. 
E) Autocracies are likely to suppress public criticism from special interests.

Question 3

Theocracies are notable due to what characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) A lack of clear parliamentary control 
B) Power concentrated in one person 
C) A lack of any separation of church and state 
D) Power concentrated in a small group of people 
E) All decisions made collectively 
A) A lack of clear parliamentary control 
B) Power concentrated in one person 
C) A lack of any separation of church and state 
D) Power concentrated in a small group of people 
E) All decisions made collectively

Question 4

Democracies are more likely to be successful in what contexts?

Accepted Answer

A) Relatively prosperous and well-educated countries 
B) Relatively poor and well-educated countries 
C) Relatively prosperous and poorly educated countries 
D) Relatively poor and poorly educated countries 
E) Relatively poor and neither well-educated nor poorly educated countries 
A) Relatively prosperous and well-educated countries 
B) Relatively poor and well-educated countries 
C) Relatively prosperous and poorly educated countries 
D) Relatively poor and poorly educated countries 
E) Relatively poor and neither well-educated nor poorly educated countries

Question 5

What is a politburo?

Accepted Answer

A) A small group that makes final political decisions 
B) An influential group of impartial economic advisers 
C) An influential group of military advisers 
D) A hereditary legislative body similar to the House of Lords in the United Kingdom 
E) An alternative parliament made up of political dissidents 
A) A small group that makes final political decisions 
B) An influential group of impartial economic advisers 
C) An influential group of military advisers 
D) A hereditary legislative body similar to the House of Lords in the United Kingdom 
E) An alternative parliament made up of political dissidents

Question 6

Describe some of the economic problems in China created by its rapid economic growth.

Accepted Answer

China's rapid economic growth has brough

Question 7

Modern autocrats often rely on what in order to gain legitimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) International support 
B) Personal charisma 
C) Free elections 
D) Parliamentary support 
E) Interest group advocacy 
A) International support 
B) Personal charisma 
C) Free elections 
D) Parliamentary support 
E) Interest group advocacy

Question 8

Describe some of the principal sources of China's rapid economic advancement in the late twentieth century and in the twenty-first century.

Accepted Answer

Some of the principal sources of China's

Question 9

In what major way are the United States and China both economically dependent on each other?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States purchases a lot of Chinese exports, whereas China funds much of the United States' debt. 
B) China purchases a lot of the United States' exports, whereas the United States funds much of China's debt. 
C) Both countries rely on Japan to buy their exports. 
D) Both countries are heavily indebted to the World Bank. 
E) The United States is reliant on China for most of its intellectual property development. 
A) The United States purchases a lot of Chinese exports, whereas China funds much of the United States' debt. 
B) China purchases a lot of the United States' exports, whereas the United States funds much of China's debt. 
C) Both countries rely on Japan to buy their exports. 
D) Both countries are heavily indebted to the World Bank. 
E) The United States is reliant on China for most of its intellectual property development.

Question 10

An autocracy is a form of an authoritarian state with what kind of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) A single ruler 
B) A small group of economic elites 
C) A small group of religious elites 
D) A large group of people representing society broadly 
E) A large group of military leaders 
A) A single ruler 
B) A small group of economic elites 
C) A small group of religious elites 
D) A large group of people representing society broadly 
E) A large group of military leaders

Question 11

An anticorruption and prodemocracy movement in 1989 led to what action by the Chinese government?

Accepted Answer

A) The massacre in Tiananmen Square 
B) The creation of the Democracy Wall 
C) Liberalization of speech and press freedoms 
D) The establishment of democratically elected local governments 
E) Diplomatic relations with Taiwan 
A) The massacre in Tiananmen Square 
B) The creation of the Democracy Wall 
C) Liberalization of speech and press freedoms 
D) The establishment of democratically elected local governments 
E) Diplomatic relations with Taiwan

Question 12

Describe some of the factors that led to the overthrow of the Mubarak regime in Egypt. Which of these factors seems most influential? Why?

Accepted Answer

There were several factors that led to t

Until relatively recently, which kind of state has been the most common in the world?

Why are special interests more likely to slow state action in democracies than in autocracies?

Theocracies are notable due to what characteristic?

Democracies are more likely to be successful in what contexts?

What is a politburo?

Describe some of the economic problems in China created by its rapid economic growth.

Modern autocrats often rely on what in order to gain legitimacy?

Describe some of the principal sources of China's rapid economic advancement in the late twentieth century and in the twenty-first century.

In what major way are the United States and China both economically dependent on each other?

An autocracy is a form of an authoritarian state with what kind of leadership?

An anticorruption and prodemocracy movement in 1989 led to what action by the Chinese government?

Describe some of the factors that led to the overthrow of the Mubarak regime in Egypt. Which of these factors seems most influential? Why?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

World Politics: the Struggle for Power

International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

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Exam 5: The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

Until relatively recently, which kind of state has been the most common in the world?

Why are special interests more likely to slow state action in democracies than in autocracies?

Theocracies are notable due to what characteristic?

Democracies are more likely to be successful in what contexts?

What is a politburo?

Describe some of the economic problems in China created by its rapid economic growth.

Modern autocrats often rely on what in order to gain legitimacy?

Describe some of the principal sources of China's rapid economic advancement in the late twentieth century and in the twenty-first century.

In what major way are the United States and China both economically dependent on each other?

An autocracy is a form of an authoritarian state with what kind of leadership?

An anticorruption and prodemocracy movement in 1989 led to what action by the Chinese government?

Describe some of the factors that led to the overthrow of the Mubarak regime in Egypt. Which of these factors seems most influential? Why?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

World Politics: the Struggle for Power

International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

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