Question 1

How would an institutionalist explain why Germany has had a successful Green Party but the UK has not?

Accepted Answer

A) There is greater environmental sentiment in Germany. 
B) There is greater voter turnout in Germany. 
C) Germans are more politically active than British citizens. 
D) Germany's mixed-PR system encourages more narrowly focused parties. 
A) There is greater environmental sentiment in Germany. 
B) There is greater voter turnout in Germany. 
C) Germans are more politically active than British citizens. 
D) Germany's mixed-PR system encourages more narrowly focused parties.

Question 2

In what kind of system must the winner gain an absolute majority of the votes (50% plus one) rather than just a plurality?

Accepted Answer

A) minority system 
B) majoritarian system 
C) proportional system 
D) single-party system 
A) minority system 
B) majoritarian system 
C) proportional system 
D) single-party system

Question 3

Social networks and norms of reciprocity that are important for a strong civil society are known as

Accepted Answer

A) SMD 
B) FPTP 
C) bowling alone 
D) social capital 
A) SMD 
B) FPTP 
C) bowling alone 
D) social capital

Question 4

Compare and contrast the main features of FPTP and PR, highlighting some of the advantages and disadvantages of each system.Is one of them more "democratic?" Is one of them more likely to produce political stability and easier policy-making? Illustrate your answer with at least one country/example for each system.

Accepted Answer

The answer should explain that FPTP enha

Question 5

In recent years, major parties' decline in terms of their share of the vote has been greater in countries with what kind of electoral system?

Accepted Answer

A) first-past-the-post 
B) proportional representation 
C) clientelism 
D) two-and-a-half party 
A) first-past-the-post 
B) proportional representation 
C) clientelism 
D) two-and-a-half party

Question 6

Which theorists argue that modern electoral democracies in reality give limited power to those in more marginalized positions; elites dominate the national discourse, control major institutions, and influence voters more than voters influence who is in office?

Accepted Answer

A) elite theorists 
B) democratic theorists 
C) classical theorists 
D) rational choice theorists 
A) elite theorists 
B) democratic theorists 
C) classical theorists 
D) rational choice theorists

Question 7

Name and describe at least two types of electoral systems.

Accepted Answer

Answers can include

Question 8

Compare neocorporatist and interest group pluralist systems.What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss the tradeoffs in

Question 9

The sphere of organized citizen activity between the state and the individual family or firm is called

Accepted Answer

A) political society 
B) the party system 
C) civil society 
D) patron-client linkages 
A) political society 
B) the party system 
C) civil society 
D) patron-client linkages

Question 10

In a system based on interest group pluralism

Accepted Answer

A) The government negotiates with the smallest of chosen interest groups. 
B) Peak associations unify local groups positions. 
C) Many groups independently represent the same broad interests. 
D) The government ensures that interest groups exist and function. 
A) The government negotiates with the smallest of chosen interest groups. 
B) Peak associations unify local groups positions. 
C) Many groups independently represent the same broad interests. 
D) The government ensures that interest groups exist and function.

Question 11

Cadre parties

Accepted Answer

A) have a large membership base 
B) are only present in authoritarian settings 
C) have a small, elite membership 
D) have less clear policy positions 
A) have a large membership base 
B) are only present in authoritarian settings 
C) have a small, elite membership 
D) have less clear policy positions

Question 12

What is the difference between closed-list proportional representation and open-list proportional representation?

Accepted Answer

In closed-list proportional representati

Question 13

Which of the follow countries is a key example of a mixed (or semiproportional) electoral system?

Accepted Answer

A) Germany 
B) Canada 
C) Britain 
D) India 
A) Germany 
B) Canada 
C) Britain 
D) India

Question 14

What is a two-party system? How is it different from a two-and-a-half party system and a multiparty system?

Accepted Answer

The answer should clearly explain that t

Question 15

Organizations that bring together all interest groups in a particular sector to influence and negotiate agreements with the state are called peak associations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain some of the by-products of corporatism.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include that the s

Question 17

Name and describe at least two things that are beneficial for the development of civil society.

Accepted Answer

Answers can include

Question 18

A first-past-the-post system is

Accepted Answer

A) a majority system 
B) a PR system 
C) a plurality system 
D) all of the above 
A) a majority system 
B) a PR system 
C) a plurality system 
D) all of the above

Question 19

A broad and charismatic appeal to poor people on the part of a leader to solve their problems directly via governmental largess is an example of liberalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why are candidates for office in the United States more independent from political parties than in Britain?

Accepted Answer

In the United States, candidates for off

How would an institutionalist explain why Germany has had a successful Green Party but the UK has not?

In what kind of system must the winner gain an absolute majority of the votes (50% plus one) rather than just a plurality?

Social networks and norms of reciprocity that are important for a strong civil society are known as

In recent years, major parties' decline in terms of their share of the vote has been greater in countries with what kind of electoral system?

Which theorists argue that modern electoral democracies in reality give limited power to those in more marginalized positions; elites dominate the national discourse, control major institutions, and influence voters more than voters influence who is in office?

Name and describe at least two types of electoral systems.

Compare neocorporatist and interest group pluralist systems.What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

The sphere of organized citizen activity between the state and the individual family or firm is called

In a system based on interest group pluralism

Cadre parties

What is the difference between closed-list proportional representation and open-list proportional representation?

Which of the follow countries is a key example of a mixed (or semiproportional) electoral system?

What is a two-party system? How is it different from a two-and-a-half party system and a multiparty system?

Organizations that bring together all interest groups in a particular sector to influence and negotiate agreements with the state are called peak associations.

Explain some of the by-products of corporatism.

Name and describe at least two things that are beneficial for the development of civil society.

A first-past-the-post system is

A broad and charismatic appeal to poor people on the part of a leader to solve their problems directly via governmental largess is an example of liberalism.

Why are candidates for office in the United States more independent from political parties than in Britain?

Introduction

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

Governing Institutions in Democracies

Contentious Politics: Social Movements, Political Violence, and Revolution

Authoritarian Institutions

Regime Change

Political Economy of Wealth

Political Economy of Development

Public Policies When Markets Fail: Welfare, Health, and the Environment

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Exam 6: Institutions of Participation and Representation in Democracies

How would an institutionalist explain why Germany has had a successful Green Party but the UK has not?

In what kind of system must the winner gain an absolute majority of the votes (50% plus one) rather than just a plurality?

Social networks and norms of reciprocity that are important for a strong civil society are known as

In recent years, major parties' decline in terms of their share of the vote has been greater in countries with what kind of electoral system?

Which theorists argue that modern electoral democracies in reality give limited power to those in more marginalized positions; elites dominate the national discourse, control major institutions, and influence voters more than voters influence who is in office?

Name and describe at least two types of electoral systems.

Compare neocorporatist and interest group pluralist systems.What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

The sphere of organized citizen activity between the state and the individual family or firm is called

In a system based on interest group pluralism

Cadre parties

What is the difference between closed-list proportional representation and open-list proportional representation?

Which of the follow countries is a key example of a mixed (or semiproportional) electoral system?

What is a two-party system? How is it different from a two-and-a-half party system and a multiparty system?

Organizations that bring together all interest groups in a particular sector to influence and negotiate agreements with the state are called peak associations.

Explain some of the by-products of corporatism.

Name and describe at least two things that are beneficial for the development of civil society.

A first-past-the-post system is

A broad and charismatic appeal to poor people on the part of a leader to solve their problems directly via governmental largess is an example of liberalism.

Why are candidates for office in the United States more independent from political parties than in Britain?

Introduction

The Modern State

States, Citizens, and Regimes

States and Identity

Governing Institutions in Democracies

Contentious Politics: Social Movements, Political Violence, and Revolution

Authoritarian Institutions

Regime Change

Political Economy of Wealth

Political Economy of Development

Public Policies When Markets Fail: Welfare, Health, and the Environment

Filters