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Which theory posits that society is divided into political groups? _____

Which method is best suited for generating new ideas and insights that can lead to new theories? _____

______ is not considered a structural argument because it ignores societal structures.

Rational choice institutionalists and historical institutionalists disagree about the importance of social values in a state. _____

A comparative study looking at revolutions in France, China, Nicaragua, and Iran would be an example of what research method? _____

Which political scientist argued that the U.S. state has weakened due to 'gift exchange' between legislators, lobbyists, and campaign donors? _____

A 'nation' 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. _____

Virtually all premodern empires included multiple or overlapping layers of sovereignty and did not include a modern sense of citizenship. _____

Which of the following characteristics is the best indication of a quasi-state? A state that has external sovereignty but little internal sovereignty. _____

The British administered their colonies in Africa through _____

Clientelism is defined as the exchange of resources for political support. _____

A characteristic of a _____ state is that they provide some political goods widely but others only in certain areas of the country.

The third wave of democratization undermined which assumption about democratization? Only countries with a wealthy economy and a strong middle class become democracies. _____

The importance of the supreme leader and his de facto life term leaves Iran with one of the classic problems of authoritarian rule: _____

The 'dictator's dilemma' can be best, or fundamentally, alleviated through which of the following elements of authoritarian regimes? _____

In which of the following positions or institutions does ultimate legislative power lie in Iran? _____

In a totalitarian regime, the _____ state completely eliminates civil society.

Supreme leaders can overcome limits to their personal power in which of the following cases? The relationships between key elites are factionalized. _____

GONGOs refer to _____ state-created 'nongovernmental' organizations.

Social movements are most common and have arguably had the greatest impact in _____

Values favoring greater individual freedom and equality of opportunity are known as _____

Social movements differ from interest groups in that they _____ tend not to have officially recognized leaders.

With respect to political institutions, _____ political systems can discourage _____ from participating compared to similar citizens in _____ political systems.

In theory, which of the following types of party system will be the most likely to emerge within a proportional representation electoral system? _____

A first-past-the-post system is _____ A plurality system.

In India, labor unions _____ organize a very small percentage of the population.

New Public Management came out of which theory? _____

In majoritarian democracies, _____ there is executive dominance over the legislature.

The main reason the actual power of the Indian parliament and prime minister differ from that of the British parliament and prime minister is because _____ a two-party system was never instated in India.

How does Brazil choose its president when no candidate receives a majority? _____ A second-round election is held between the two highest vote getters.

The recognition of the existence of specific groups and granting some share of power in the central government to each is known as _____

Samuel Huntington argued that the world could be divided into eight major 'civilizations' based largely on _____

Muslim movements in India are primarily a response to _____ the growth of Hindu nationalism.

As of 2013, _____ of Americans were represented by at least one woman as governor, senator, or Congress member.

Jus sanguinis defines citizenship according to _____ blood ties.

Which of the following best describes India's secular approach? _____

The Northern Ireland agreement is an example of _____

That individuals can activate their membership in a particular category at a particular time, but they cannot create or significantly modify the categories individually, is an example of _____

Which of the following concepts is irrelevant to the tenets of communism? _____

Social citizenship refers to having _____ a living standard that allows full participation in political life.

Which regime is most likely the result of a military coup in which a charismatic leader claimed power? _____

Goods and services that cannot or will not be provided by the market because their costs are too high or their benefits are too diffuse are called _____

With respect to globalization, what is the major question that arises in regard to the relationship between the state and the economy? Can a state still control its own economy under globalization? _____

Germany and Japan's economic models were fundamentally reliant on which institution to respond to economic pressures? _____

In the 1990s, one of Japan's largest economic problems was _____ dramatically decreased economic growth.

Neoliberalism was first championed by _____

Monetarism was first championed by _____

Development programs based on neoliberal principles of reduced government protection of industries, fiscal austerity, and privatization are known as _____

For the first several decades of its independence, India pursued _____ policies.

What was the main difference between the East Asian crisis and the Great Recession? The Great Recession affected wealthier countries more than poorer ones. _____

Mexico shifted from ISI to _____ policies in the 1980s.

Which of the following countries exhibits the best example of the tragedy of the commons with respect to the environment? _____

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Christian democratic welfare state? Benefits are tied to contributions to social insurance programs. _____

Germany's social insurance program is administered by _____ nongovernmental organizations.

The greatest success in U.S. environmental policy has been in _____ air pollution.

The pollution control system in which a government directly regulates the specific amount of pollution each polluting entity is allowed is known as _____

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