- 12. Stronger democratic international norms have contributed most directly to: a. An increase in legitimacy for all regime types b. A response of an increase in authoritarianismc. A rejection of international law d. An increase in regimes defined as hybrids
- 7. Nazi Germany and present-day North Korea are examples of what type of authoritarian regime?a. Totalitarian b. Theocratic c. Bureaucratic-authoritarian d. All of the above
- 28. Which of the following polities could be considered an example of a theocracy?a. The United States b. Brazil c. Russia d. Iran
- 27. Which of the following polities is sometimes considered a good example of a "competitive authoritarian" regime?a. The United States b. North Korea c. Brazil d. Russia
- 8. A state that is controlled by religious leaders and imposes strict religious restrictions on its citizens is known as: a. A theocracy b. A holy empire c. A secular republic d. A democratic nation
- 29. Which of the following regimes could be described as "bureaucratic-authoritarian"?a. The United States in 2010 b. Argentina in the 1970s c. Iran after the 1979 revolutiond. There has never really been a "bureaucratic-authoritarian" regime.
- 24. 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 ____________.a. Democratization b. Revolution c. Collective action d. Grassroots organization
- 13. An illiberal democracy has ______________ but lacks ____________. a. Some democratic features, guaranteed civil rights b. Some authoritarian features, elections. c. Leader accountability, protected political rights d. Reasonably fair elections, basic social services
- 17. During what time period did the PRI rule in Mexico? a. 1920-1942 b. 1929-2000 c. 1947-1975 d. 1986-present
- 16. "Regime maintenance" refers to:a. The periodic rotation of officials in charge of an authoritarian regimeb. The efforts made by a regime to remain in powerc. The provision of political information for the electorate in a delegative democracyd. The cutting of the provision of basic services in order to fund the regime budget
- 21. Which of the following statements about poverty and authoritarianism is false?a. Many authoritarian regimes have persisted in countries with low-income inequality. b. Poverty does not exist in authoritarian regimes due to their socialist nature.c. Income inequality can create divisions in society that can be manipulated by authoritarian regimes to maintain power.d. Authoritarian regimes can bring about economic growth, thus improving living standards.
- In 1850 Germany switched from exporting food stuffs and raw materials and importing manufactured goods to what?
- 5. Venezuela under Hugo Chávez's and Nicolas Maduro, which combines elements of authoritarianism with some democratic features, could be defined as:a. Totalitarian regime b. A traditional democratic regime c. A hybrid regime d. A pseudo-democratic regime
- 26. Which of the following scholars is most closely identified with the idea of "competitive authoritarianism"?a. Steven Levitsky b. David St. Hubbins c. Guillermo O'Donnell d. Max Weber
- 15. Authoritarian persistence can be can be demonstrated by:a. The persistence of a single authoritarian regime b. The substitution of one authoritarian regime for anotherc. Both a and b d. Neither a nor b
- Which of the following best summarizes Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy, by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson?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.
- Germany's excellent technical schools created great progress in what industry?
- 14. The ongoing continuation of an authoritarian regime is known as:a. Transition b. Competitive authoritarianism c. Democratic breakdown d. Authoritarian persistence
- 10. The term "democratic Caesarism" has been used to describe what idea? a. Dictators who are elected are not considered authoritarian.b. Personalistic dictatorships are sometimes framed as necessary to help maintain order and advance their country.c. Theocracies are influenced by the ancient Roman Empire. d. Caesar salads should always be shared democratically.
- What did Alfred Krupp adapt in his steel mills in Essen?