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Introduction to Comparative Politics
Introduction to Comparative Politics
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Coverage of the Wood textbook, pp. 12-75 and the corresponding supplemental packet pages
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1
Which best describes/categorizes the United States economy?
Mixed Economy
Market Economy
Command Economy
No Economy
2
Certain institutions/people authorized by formal documentation to oversee state administration.
society
nation
regime
government
3
Broad concept that includes all the institutions and individuals that exercise power.
society
nation
government
state
4
The relationship between two or more variables; changes in one produces change in the other(s).
quota
hypothesis
theory
causality
5
"Rules of the game" for a political system; should prevent laws from being passed arbitrarily.
religion
ideology
market
constitution
6
We have read that in this country, the same man has been both president and prime minister.
Russia
Iran
China
Nigeria
7
A tariff is ...
an American tax on foreign land.
a tax on an imported product.
an extreme trade policy measure.
a governmental position in a socialist government.
8
Refers to the cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and other identities that tie a people together.
nation
regime
state
government
9
Title normally given to the chief executive of a government in a parliamentary system ...
prime minister
chief executive officer
secretary of state
president
10
A common term length for legislators around the world is ____________________.
2 years
10 years
4 years
lifetime appointment
11
Title held by China's chief executive of the state ...
general secretary
president
prime minister
premier
12
As economies move toward more centralization, they move toward more of a/an _____________.
market economy
nonexistent economy
mixed economy
command economy
13
NOT one of Max Weber's (1864-1920) three forms of political legitimacy ...
Charismatic
Rational/Legal
Monarchical
Traditional
14
Ability to carry out actions/policies within one's borders free from in/outside interference.
judicial review
sovereignty
government
politics
15
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed in which decade?
1970's
2000's
1980's
1990's
16
Typically, the only nationally-elected government official in a democratic presidential system.
speaker of legislative chamber
president
leader of "upper" house in legislature
chief justice
17
Which of the following is NOT an example of social welfare policy?
Education Policy
Old Age / Retirement Policy
Health Care Policy
Law Enforcement Policy
18
T. Hobbes warned that in a state of nature, absence of effective state authority would end in:
chaos
harmony
globalization
western hegemony
19
The _________________ is commonly considered the third branch of government.
executive
judiciary
citizen
legislature
20
Corporations in one country making investments to establish and operate businesses in others.
modernization theory
fragmentation
democratization wave
foreign direct investment (FDI)
21
Which country does our reading refer to as a "newly industrialized country" (NIC)?
Mexico
Russia
Nigeria
United Kingdom
22
Which of these four countries is NOT structured federally?
Nigeria
Mexico
Russia
Iran
23
The process of integrating states is called ___________________.
devolution
bicameralism
pluralism
supranationalism
24
A large group of people connected through interactions and common traits among its members.
nation
government
society
state
25
Our reading mentions a National Health Care program created after World War II by ...
the United Kingdom
China
the United States
Russia
26
The comparative method seeks to understand the effects of ___________ by examining a few cases.
politics
dependent variables
coalition
hypotheses
27
Which of the following is NOT a linkage institution?
political parties
the military
interest groups
the media
28
The modern world is said to currently be in the _________ wave of democratization.
second
first
fourth
third
29
Fiscal policy refers to the set of government decisions affecting __________________.
immigration
the writing of new laws
national defense
taxing and spending
30
Power based on a personal attachment of the masses to a particular leader ...
traditional authority
legal authority
charismatic authority
rational-legal authority
31
"Red tape" is a term often associated with which arm of government?
bureaucracy
judiciary
elites
citizenry
32
According to our textbook, which country has the highest voter turnout?
Kenya
United States
Mexico
Russia
33
Which is NOT a usual characteristic of a welfare state?
national education program
national judiciary
national health care
national pension
34
Those who practice a religion tend to be more socially/politically _____ than those who do not.
libertarian
radical
liberal
conservative
35
Most of the policy implemented by the governments in less-developed countries focuses on ...
the war on drugs
economic development
gender equality
building new schools
36
The transfer of power from central government to lower government is called ...
cleavage
socialism
liberalism
devolution
37
This country has been infusing capitalism into its system since its near collapse in the '70s.
Russia
China
Iran
Nigeria
38
A citizen's capacity to understand and influence political events is called _______________.
causality
human capital
political efficacy
ethnic identity
39
A democracy is consolidated in all of the following cases EXCEPT ...
recounts are regularly demanded by the people.
peaceful transition of power occurs through elections.
the government is deemed legitimate.
adherence to the rule of law is intact.
40
The government takes over existing private companies and runs them as state-owned enterprises.
nationalism
nationalization
bureaucracy
monopoly
41
Institutions and practices that typically endure from government to government.
government
state
regime
nation
42
The ___________ is the most important political institution that exercises power.
church
state
university
family
43
A vote on a policy that is initiated by the people is called a/an _______________.
referendum
revolution
initiative
reform
44
In comparative politics, a case is usually a/an ____________.
country
citizen
nation
federation
45
The _________ is the most important social institution in the development of political culture.
church
university
family
media
46
These two of our upcoming case studies have unicameral legislatures.
Nigeria and Iran
China and Iran
Russia and Mexico
United Kingdom and Russia
47
Research in comparative politics can be divided into these two categories:
we and them
north and south - above or below the equator
quantitative and qualitative studies
eastern and western hemispheres
48
A referendum is called by __________ on policy issues.
interest groups
the people
private corporations
the government
49
Which is NOT an "unelected" institution of government?
the bureaucracy
the military
the judiciary
the legislature
50
All are deemed disadvantages of globalization EXCEPT:
easier access to information, technology, and innovation
increased pressures to compete in a global market
the cost of rapid urbanization
the erosion of state sovereignty
51
Bureaucracies are usually part of which branch of government?
judicial
legislative
executive
political
52
China's one-child policy was implemented in which decade?
1950's
1990's
1970's
1930's
53
A research project that looks at only one case is called a/an ...
case study
nation-state
hypothesis
scientific method
54
"Social capital" refers to ______________ between citizens, and between citizens and the state.
spending
trust
communication
fighting
55
Socialism is most prevalent in which part of the world?
Europe
Asia
North America
Africa
56
Which is NOT a common feature of bureaucracies?
impersonal, efficient structures
non-elected positions
massive attrition rate
hierarchical, top-down organization
57
Which of the following is NOT a supranational organization?
The Red Cross
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The World Bank
The European Union (EU)
58
Which of the following most directly discourages the modern trend toward globalization?
communism
integration
democratization
nationalism
59
Which is the least severe/violent form of political change?
reform
revolution
None of these are ever violent or severe.
coup d'etat
60
Which is NOT one of the duties of a legislature?
oversight of the executive
constituency service/activities
interpretation of laws
authorizing taxes and government spending
