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Course Introduction
Political Theory explores the fundamental concepts, ideas, and debates that have shaped political thought throughout history. This course examines key political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and feminism while introducing students to influential philosophers like Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Rawls. Through critical analysis of primary texts and contemporary discussions, students will gain insight into questions of justice, authority, freedom, rights, power, and the role of the state. The course aims to develop analytical skills and a deeper understanding of the philosophical foundations underpinning modern politics and governance.
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Essentials of Comparative Politics 4th Edition by Patrick H. ONeil
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Q1) One of the problems in case study research can be in the cases that we use, or what is known as:
A)selection bias.
B)inference liability.
C)choice limiting.
D)norm bounding.
E)area studies.
Answer: A
Q2) Politics is defined in our text as the:
A)ability to impose your values on others.
B)struggle in any group for the power to make decisions for the larger group.
C)battle over economic resources and their use.
D)result of conflict between cultures.
E)relationship between international actors.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: States
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Q1) Which of the following are in the text as a basic form of political legitimacy?
A)Traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal.
B)Traditional, charismatic, and technocratic.
C)Technocratic, democratic, and authoritarian.
D)Authoritarian, rational-legal, and charismatic.
E)Authoritarian, democratic, and revolutionary.
Answer: A
Q2) The text suggests that the difficulty in amending the U.S.Constitution is evidence of the power of:
A)rational-legal legitimacy.
B)traditional legitimacy.
C)modern bureaucratic "red tape."
D)federalism.
E)gridlock.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Nations and Society
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Q1) Where does religious fundamentalism best fall in terms of political attitudes? Does religious fundamentalism resemble one political ideology more than another?
Answer: Religious fundamentalism can best fall under conservative political attitudes, as it often emphasizes traditional values and strict adherence to religious teachings. However, it is important to note that religious fundamentalism does not necessarily align with one specific political ideology. It can be found in both conservative and liberal political movements, as well as in authoritarian and libertarian political systems. In some cases, religious fundamentalism may align more closely with conservative ideologies, while in others it may align with more authoritarian or nationalist ideologies. Ultimately, the relationship between religious fundamentalism and political attitudes is complex and can vary depending on the specific context and beliefs of the individuals or groups involved.
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Chapter 4: Political Economy
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Q1) Mercantilism is best associated with which of the following policies?
A)Free trade.
B)Tariff barriers.
C)Elimination of all private property.
D)Neo-corporatism.
E)National health care.
Q2) Neo-corporatism is an example of which political economic system?
A)Social democracy.
B)Communism.
C)Mercantilism.
D)Liberalism.
E)Anarchism.
Q3) Does inequality pose a threat to any particular political economic system(s)? Can inequality grow if everyone's standard of living is on the rise? What political economic system is likely to produce the greatest amount of happiness?
Q4) Why is liberalism stronger in North America than in Europe?
Q5) For whom is free trade positive? For whom is it negative? Should trade be controlled and, if so, by what means and in what areas?
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Chapter 5: Democratic Regimes
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Q1) A diverse fabric of organizations created by people to help define and advance their own interests is known as:
A)the political web.
B)civil society.
C)the oligarchy.
D)public networks.
E)civic autonomy.
Q2) Republicanism can be defined as:
A)direct participation in politics through public decision making.
B)indirect participation in politics through elected representatives.
C)a political value that believes there is one correct form of democracy.
D)a political value that believes that democracy requires compulsory voting.
E)conservative political values.
Q3) Modern democracy is viewed as a combination of direct and indirect democratic institutions, originally drawn from:
A)France and Britain.
B)Greece and Rome.
C)Athens and Sparta.
D)the United States, Britain, and France.
E)Rome and Britain.
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Chapter 6: Nondemocratic Regimes
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Q1) Is authoritarianism a more "efficient" means of rule than democracy? Why or why not?
Q2) Which of the following would be an example of rent seeking?
A)Arresting opponents of those in power, but not killing them.
B)Claiming that the leadership can solve all the country's problems.
C)Giving control of a nationalized industry to supporters of those in power.
D)Power sharing between labor and the military in a nondemocratic regime.
E)Privatizing the armed forces.
Q3) Totalitarianism is a:
A)term interchangeable with authoritarianism.
B)regime that seeks to transform the state, society, and economy of a country to meet an ideological goal.
C)less violent system than authoritarianism.
D)system that lacks any ideological goals.
E)system that perpetuates itself through genocide.
Q4) Why are some countries nondemocratic while others are democratic? Are social or economic factors more important when explaining this difference?
Q5) What might explain why the popularity of nondemocratic rule has waned in recent years? What could reverse this course?
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Chapter 7: Political Violence
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Q1) When looking at terrorists' backgrounds, we find that:
A)they often come from educated backgrounds.
B)they are almost always illiterate.
C)they almost always are deeply religious.
D)they usually have an extensive criminal background.
E)they oppose political change.
Q2) Terrorism can be first traced back to which important modern event?
A)French Revolution.
B)American Revolution.
C)English Revolution.
D)Iranian Revolution.
E)Russian Revolution.
Q3) One idea often associated with apocalyptic beliefs and political violence is that of:
A)cosmic peace.
B)cosmic war.
C)cosmic pain.
D)cosmic destruction.
E)cosmic juncture.
Q4) What are some of the reasons terrorism occurs?
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Chapter 8: Advanced Democracies
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Q1) How should we address problems of social expenditures if our population grows older? Should benefits be reduced? Should immigration be increased?
Q2) Which of the following is commonly cited as the most important example of integration?
A)The creation of the United States of America.
B)The formation of the European Union.
C)The formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
D)The creation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
E)The creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Q3) Which of the following has become a key issue in the debates over diversity and postmodern values in Europe?
A)Christianity.
B)Islam.
C)Homosexuality.
D)Marriage and divorce.
E)Drug use.
Q4) Is devolution a good thing? Should more power be sent down from state to local authorities? What might be the benefits or dangers of such a policy?
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Chapter 9: Communism and Postcommunism
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Q1) Why was communism able to spread across such a large part of the globe? What explains its attraction?
Q2) The two main challenges in economic change after communism have been:
A)fiscal reform and budgetary reform.
B)marketization and privatization.
C)decentralization and monetarization.
D)soft-budget constraints and deflation.
E)agricultural and technological progress.
Q3) The bourgeoisie are the:
A)working class.
B)Communist revolutionaries.
C)property-owning class.
D)aristocratic elites.
E)military.
Q4) Gorbachev's policy of glasnost was concerned with:
A)economic restructuring.
B)military disarmament.
C)devolution and federalism.
D)political openness and liberalization.
E)religious freedom.
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Chapter 10: Less-Developed and Newly Industrializing Countries
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Q1) One notable aspect of informal economies is the role played by:
A)high technology.
B)the elderly.
C)women.
D)religious leaders.
E)elected officials.
Q2) Some observers of less-developed countries use the term _________ for the current economic relationship between themselves and advanced democracies.
A)"quasisocialism"
B)"neocolonialism"
C)"pseudocapitalism"
D)"protoliberalism"
E)"ultraliberalism"
Q3) Asian countries are often cited for their utilization of what is known as:
A)the economic curve.
B)the product life cycle.
C)technological descent.
D)product peripheralism.
E)the industrial curve.
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Chapter 11: Globalization and the Future of Comparative Politics
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Q1) Call centers and data processing are examples of what is known as:
A)offshore outsourcing.
B)devolved labor.
C)horizontal globalization.
D)localized globalization.
E)social media.
Q2) Which of the following best describes the relationship between globalization and foreign direct investment (FDI)?
A)Before globalization, there was little FDI, and this has now changed dramatically.
B)Globalization has not increased FDI but redirected most of it toward less-developed countries.
C)In spite of globalization, most FDI comes from and stays in the advanced democracies.
D)Globalization has eliminated the importance of physical distance in terms of FDI.
E)There is no relationship between the two.
Q3) Will globalization overwhelm states in the long run? Would this be a good or bad development?
Q4) Is globalization primarily a beneficial or detrimental development?
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