Midterm

The authority of the judiciary to decide whether a specific law contradicts the constitution is known as: judicial activism. judicial restraint. stare decisis. judicial review.

judicial review.

In theory, which of the following type of party system will be the most likely to emerge within a proportional representation electoral system? multiparty system dominant party system two and a half party system two party system

multiparty system

In a symmetrical federal system all territorial units have: the same number of voters. the same geographic size and distribution of resources. the same relationship to the national government. a central government.

the same relationship to the national government.

The idea that the state is the sole authority within its territory that can make and enforce laws is best called: legitimacy. state strength. ! internal sovereignty. external sovereignty.

internal sovereignty.

Karl Marx believed that his communist revolution would occur in which type of country? A poor country. A wealthy country. A country without class stratification. A country that relies foreign investment.

A poor country.

Which of the following is NOT an element of the "minimal definition" of democracy? A separation of powers among branches of government Citizens' guaranteed right of associationA government that can be changed through elections Citizens' guaranteed right of expression A government that can be changed through elections

A separation of powers among branches of government

The difference between empirical theory and normative theory is that: Normative theory describes what actually occurs; Empirical theory describes what ought to occur Empirical theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Normative theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another Normative theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Empirical theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another Empirical theory describes what actually occurs; Normative theory describes what ought to occur

Empirical theory describes what actually occurs; Normative theory describes what ought to occur

Which of the following is NOT a research method/study design used in comparative politics? Most different systems design Most similar systems design Within case comparison International relations system design

International relations system design

Which of the following argues for a reduced role for government in the economy? Consociationalism. Keynesianism. Monetarism. Utilitarianism.

Monetarism.

Which of the following is an example of an externality? The cost of building infrastructure The cost of producing a car The cost of workers' wages ! The cost of environmental damage

The cost of environmental damage

At the core of feudalism was what concept All power came from military might. Those who have wealth will rise above those who do not. Kings are chosen by divine right and their rule is unquestioned. The lord gave his vassal a piece of property in exchange for loyalty.

The lord gave his vassal a piece of property in exchange for loyalty.

An economic system in which most prices, property, and production are directly controlled by the state is best defined as: capitalism a command economy communism a market economy

a command economy

An economic system in which individuals and firms exchange goods and services in a largely unfettered manner is best defined as: communism a command economy ! a market economy capitalism and Freedom of speech

a market economy

A state is: a group of people who perceive themselves as sharing a sense of belonging, and who often have a common language, culture, and set of traditions. an administrative apparatus that develops and administers laws and generates and implements public policies in a specific territory. an organization that only partially provides adequate political goods to its citizens. a nation.

an administrative apparatus that develops and administers laws and generates and implements public policies in a specific territory.

A sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs is known as: chauvinism. civic nationalism. cultural nationalism. political identism.

civic nationalism.

The modern state spread throughout the world primarily through: missionaries. trade relations. observation. colonial conquest.

colonial conquest.

A ______________ is important to group definition as a race but not essential to a group defining itself as an ethnic group. common physical appearance unique language common history common cultural foundation

common physical appearance

The recognition of the existence of specific groups and granting some share of power in the central government to each is known as: primordialism instrumentalism nationalism consociationalism

consociationalism

Neocorporatism: is created by design. evolves historically and voluntarily. is created by design and mandated by the state. is mandated by the state.

evolves historically and voluntarily.

Social rights: are identical in every state. guarantee the right to basic well-being. are usually granted to the subjects of a state. guarantee political participation.

guarantee the right to basic well-being.

Vertical accountability refers to the ability of: state institutions to hold each other accountable. the legislature to hold the executive accountable. state officials to hold citizens accountable. ! individuals and groups to hold state institutions accountable.

individuals and groups to hold state institutions accountable.

In a system based on interest group pluralism: the government negotiates with the smallest of chosen interest groups. many groups independently represent the same broad interests. peak associations unify local groups positions. the government ensures that interest groups exist and function.

many groups independently represent the same broad interests.

Comparative politics focuses on: political networks that transcend state borders. advanced industrial democracies. politics within national boundaries. politics between national governments.

politics within national boundaries.

Which of the following is NOT a difference between a proportional representation and a first-past-the-post voting system? proportional representation usually includes a minimal electoral threshold proportional representation leads to the overrepresentation of local interests proportional representation elections are often decided on national rather than local issues FPTP system creates an under- or overrepresentation of a district

proportional representation leads to the overrepresentation of local interests

The idea of liberal democracy does NOT necessarily include the following: freedom of association. freedom of expression. public control of the economy. right to vote.

public control of the economy.

Which of the following is NOT a type of regime? republic. modernizing authoritarian. liberal democracy. social democracy.

republic.

Usually, "primordialists:" believe that group identity changes fairly easily. manipulate symbols and feelings of identity to mobilize following. see identity groups as being in some sense "natural" or God given. rely on the activity of elites to create a following.

see identity groups as being in some sense "natural" or God given.

The executive and legislative branches in a presidential system are both legitimized by: their popularity. their separation. the electoral process. the judicial branch.

the electoral process.

In semipresidential systems: the president is elected by the Parliament the prime minister and the president are elected by the Parliament the prime minister is elected directly by voters the president is elected directly by voters

the president is elected directly by voters

What is modernization? the transformation of poor agrarian societies into wealthy industrial societies the process of developing strategies for making high-speed internet available to most citizens the process of achieving widespread availability of modern technology the transformation of wealthy industrial societies into global powers

the transformation of poor agrarian societies into wealthy industrial societies