Question 1

Which of the following is a type of authoritarian regime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Totalitarian regimes 
B)  Theocracies 
C)  Personalistic dictatorships 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Totalitarian regimes 
B)  Theocracies 
C)  Personalistic dictatorships 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Which of the following regimes has been called "totalitarian"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cuba under Castro 
B)  The Soviet Union 
C)  Nazi Germany 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Cuba under Castro 
B)  The Soviet Union 
C)  Nazi Germany 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

Explain the meaning of the phrase "hybrid regime."

Accepted Answer

A "hybrid regime" is a term used in political science to describe a government that combines elements of both democratic and authoritarian systems. This type of regime often arises in countries that are in transition from a full authoritarian regime to a democracy, or vice versa. In a hybrid regime, there may be some features that are characteristic of a democracy, such as elections, a degree of freedom of speech, and some level of civil liberties. However, these democratic elements are typically undermined by various authoritarian practices.

For example, elections in a hybrid regime may not be entirely free and fair, with the ruling party or leader using state resources to maintain power, or there may be restrictions on the media and political opposition that prevent them from being fully effective. The judiciary may not be independent, and there might be widespread corruption and lack of transparency in government operations.

Hybrid regimes are often unstable, as the mix of democratic and authoritarian elements can lead to tensions and conflicts within the political system. The balance between these elements can shift over time, with the regime becoming more democratic or more authoritarian, depending on internal and external pressures.

In summary, the phrase "hybrid regime" refers to a political system that is neither fully democratic nor fully authoritarian but exhibits a combination of characteristics from both types of governance.

Question 4

Each theory discussed in this chapter provides a pathway to explain Zimbabwe's authoritarianism. Which one do you think provides the best explanation and why? Provide evidence.

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the theory of historical

Question 5

Which of the following polities could be considered an example of a theocracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Russia 
D)  Iran 
A)  The United States 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Russia 
D)  Iran

Question 6

What is distinctive about bureaucratic-authoritarian rule, compared to other forms of authoritarianism?

Accepted Answer

Bureaucratic-authoritarian rule is disti

Question 7

Bureaucratic-authoritarian regimes are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Control of the state by a group of elites rather than a single individual 
B)  A separation between state and military 
C)  A focus on ideology 
D)  Low economic productivity 
A)  Control of the state by a group of elites rather than a single individual 
B)  A separation between state and military 
C)  A focus on ideology 
D)  Low economic productivity

Question 8

Which of the following is not true of Zimbabwe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zimbabwe was one of the first African countries to invest heavily in education for girls. 
B)  Zimbabwe is considered one of the most democratic nations in Africa. 
C)  Zimbabwe was called Southern Rhodesia before the 1960s. 
D)  Zimbabwe was known as "the bread basket of Africa." 
A)  Zimbabwe was one of the first African countries to invest heavily in education for girls. 
B)  Zimbabwe is considered one of the most democratic nations in Africa. 
C)  Zimbabwe was called Southern Rhodesia before the 1960s. 
D)  Zimbabwe was known as "the bread basket of Africa."

Question 9

Venezuela's government under Hugo Chávez and Nicolas Maduro, which combines elements of authoritarianism with some democratic features, could be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Totalitarian regime 
B)  A traditional democratic regime 
C)  A hybrid regime 
D)  A pseudo-democratic regime 
A)  Totalitarian regime 
B)  A traditional democratic regime 
C)  A hybrid regime 
D)  A pseudo-democratic regime

Question 10

Stronger democratic international norms have contributed most directly to:

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in legitimacy for all regime types 
B)  A response of an increase in authoritarianism 
C)  A rejection of international law 
D)  An increase in regimes defined as hybrids 
A)  An increase in legitimacy for all regime types 
B)  A response of an increase in authoritarianism 
C)  A rejection of international law 
D)  An increase in regimes defined as hybrids

Question 11

Which of the following categories is most like the category "hybrid regime"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competitive authoritarian regime 
B)  Theocracy 
C)  Totalitarian regime 
D)  You shouldn't compare any regimes to hybrid regimes 
A)  Competitive authoritarian regime 
B)  Theocracy 
C)  Totalitarian regime 
D)  You shouldn't compare any regimes to hybrid regimes

Question 12

Is a transition from a democratic to a competitive authoritarian regime likely to look similar to a transition from a democratic to a fully authoritarian one?

Accepted Answer

The transition from a democratic to a co

Question 13

Which of the following best summarizes Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy, by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson?

Accepted Answer

A)  No bourgeoisie, no democracy. 
B)  No bourgeoisie, no authoritarianism. 
C)  Elites may favor repression over democracy if it will protect their privileges. 
D)  Authoritarian elites are susceptible to the contingencies of people power mobilization. 
A)  No bourgeoisie, no democracy. 
B)  No bourgeoisie, no authoritarianism. 
C)  Elites may favor repression over democracy if it will protect their privileges. 
D)  Authoritarian elites are susceptible to the contingencies of people power mobilization.

Question 14

Why might an unpopular authoritarian regime remain in power, according to Timur Kuran?

Accepted Answer

According to Timur Kuran, an unpopular a

Question 15

Which scholar uses the Eastern European revolutions of 1989 to highlight the importance of the suppression of public opinion in the preservation of an authoritarian regime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lucan A. Way 
B)  Steven Levitsky 
C)  Timur Kuran 
D)  Daron Acemoglu 
A)  Lucan A. Way 
B)  Steven Levitsky 
C)  Timur Kuran 
D)  Daron Acemoglu

Question 16

Action taken by individuals and groups to pursue their ends in formally or informally coordinated ways, often in pursuit of some common or public good is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratization 
B)  Revolution 
C)  Collective action 
D)  Grassroots organization 
A)  Democratization 
B)  Revolution 
C)  Collective action 
D)  Grassroots organization

Question 17

How might a competitive authoritarian regime differ from an "illiberal democracy"?

Accepted Answer

A competitive authoritarian regime diffe

Question 18

What distinguishes totalitarianism from other forms of authoritarianism?

Accepted Answer

Totalitarianism is a form of government

Question 19

Under what conditions would you expect a well-established democracy to breakdown and move toward authoritarian rule? Do you see these conditions existing in any advanced democracies today? What does this imply for the future of democracy in such countries?

Accepted Answer

There are several conditions that could

Question 20

The ongoing continuation of an authoritarian regime is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Transition 
B)  Competitive authoritarianism 
C)  Democratic breakdown 
D)  Authoritarian persistence 
A)  Transition 
B)  Competitive authoritarianism 
C)  Democratic breakdown 
D)  Authoritarian persistence

Which of the following is a type of authoritarian regime?

Which of the following regimes has been called "totalitarian"?

Explain the meaning of the phrase "hybrid regime."

Each theory discussed in this chapter provides a pathway to explain Zimbabwe's authoritarianism. Which one do you think provides the best explanation and why? Provide evidence.

Which of the following polities could be considered an example of a theocracy?

What is distinctive about bureaucratic-authoritarian rule, compared to other forms of authoritarianism?

Bureaucratic-authoritarian regimes are characterized by:

Which of the following is not true of Zimbabwe?

Venezuela's government under Hugo Chávez and Nicolas Maduro, which combines elements of authoritarianism with some democratic features, could be defined as:

Stronger democratic international norms have contributed most directly to:

Which of the following categories is most like the category "hybrid regime"?

Is a transition from a democratic to a competitive authoritarian regime likely to look similar to a transition from a democratic to a fully authoritarian one?

Which of the following best summarizes Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy, by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson?

Why might an unpopular authoritarian regime remain in power, according to Timur Kuran?

Which scholar uses the Eastern European revolutions of 1989 to highlight the importance of the suppression of public opinion in the preservation of an authoritarian regime?

Action taken by individuals and groups to pursue their ends in formally or informally coordinated ways, often in pursuit of some common or public good is called:

How might a competitive authoritarian regime differ from an "illiberal democracy"?

What distinguishes totalitarianism from other forms of authoritarianism?

Under what conditions would you expect a well-established democracy to breakdown and move toward authoritarian rule? Do you see these conditions existing in any advanced democracies today? What does this imply for the future of democracy in such countries?

The ongoing continuation of an authoritarian regime is known as:

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Exam 7: Authoritarian Regimes and Democratic Breakdown

Which of the following is a type of authoritarian regime?

Which of the following regimes has been called "totalitarian"?

Explain the meaning of the phrase "hybrid regime."

Each theory discussed in this chapter provides a pathway to explain Zimbabwe's authoritarianism. Which one do you think provides the best explanation and why? Provide evidence.

Which of the following polities could be considered an example of a theocracy?

What is distinctive about bureaucratic-authoritarian rule, compared to other forms of authoritarianism?

Bureaucratic-authoritarian regimes are characterized by:

Which of the following is not true of Zimbabwe?

Venezuela's government under Hugo Chávez and Nicolas Maduro, which combines elements of authoritarianism with some democratic features, could be defined as:

Stronger democratic international norms have contributed most directly to:

Which of the following categories is most like the category "hybrid regime"?

Is a transition from a democratic to a competitive authoritarian regime likely to look similar to a transition from a democratic to a fully authoritarian one?

Which of the following best summarizes Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy, by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson?

Why might an unpopular authoritarian regime remain in power, according to Timur Kuran?

Which scholar uses the Eastern European revolutions of 1989 to highlight the importance of the suppression of public opinion in the preservation of an authoritarian regime?

Action taken by individuals and groups to pursue their ends in formally or informally coordinated ways, often in pursuit of some common or public good is called:

How might a competitive authoritarian regime differ from an "illiberal democracy"?

What distinguishes totalitarianism from other forms of authoritarianism?

Under what conditions would you expect a well-established democracy to breakdown and move toward authoritarian rule? Do you see these conditions existing in any advanced democracies today? What does this imply for the future of democracy in such countries?

The ongoing continuation of an authoritarian regime is known as:

The Comparative Approach: an Introduction

Theories, Hypotheses, and Evidence

The Modern State

Political Economy

Development

Democracy and Democratization

Constitutions and Constitutional Design

Legislatures and Legislative Elections

Executives

Political Parties, Party Systems, and Interest Groups

Revolutions and Contention

Nationalism and National Identity

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender

Ideology and Religion in Modern Politics

Comparative Politics and International Relations

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