Comparative Politics Final Part 2

1.

1 point

The globalization debate was first manifested in the 1970s in wealthy countries as concern about _____________.

2.

1 point

In a liberal market economy, government:

plays a large role by negotiating agreement among different firms.

encourages insider trading between different firms.

creates strict antimonopoly laws.

all of the above

3.

1 point

A regime which combines elements of authoritarianism and democracy, could be defined as:

Totalitarian regime

A hybrid regime

A traditional democratic regime

A pseudo-democratic regime

4.

1 point

The usual outcome of revolution has been:

authoritarian rule

democracy

prolonged instability

economic growth

5.

1 point

According to critics of the welfare state, which of the following is an example of a policy that would lead to a disincentive to work?

welfare checks

food stamps

higher taxes

all of the above

6.

1 point

Which of the following fall within social policies?

universal entitlements

social insurance

means tested public assistance

all of the above

7.

1 point

According to the hyper-globalization theory, which of the following policy ideas did governments NOT adopt in order to attract industries?

increasing government spending

reducing tariffs on goods

controlling the activities of labor unions

lowering corporate taxes

8.

1 point

Which of the following countries would most likely be defined as democratic?

Ghana

China

Russia

Cuba

9.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a liberal market economy (LME)?

US

UK

Japan

None of the above

10.

1 point

The argument that a dual convergence will take place, and CMEs and LMEs will continue to have significant differences is a component of the:

globalization assimilation policy.

competitive advantage strategy.

liberal market economies argument.

varieties of capitalism (VOC) perspective.

11.

1 point

Calls for government intervention when markets fail to fulfill important social values are examples of:

why authoritarian states consistently manage economic policy effectively.

an essential role that government plays in relation to the market

politically generated intervention in the market

a beneficial role of the government in relation to the market

12.

1 point

What is the name given to the initial shift from an authoritarian to a democratic regime?

Democratic consolidation

Democrifying

Deauthoritarianization

Democratic transition

13.

1 point

The least common type of health care system is

market based private insurance

single payer

national health insurance

privately run health care system

14.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT an argument that critics make against the proportional representation system?

underrepresents local concerns

creates an opportunity for extremist parties

indirect elections

generates wasted votes

15.

1 point

A revolution includes not only political change but also ___________

16.

1 point

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Christian democratic welfare state?

Only means-tested programs are instituted.

Benefits are tied to contributions into social insurance programs.

Perverse citizen autonomy through market participation.

Social security programs supplement universal entitlement programs.

17.

1 point

The top leader who wields executive power without any real formal limit in an authoritarian regime is referred to as the

18.

1 point

The fact that social policy varies greatly from state to state in the US is a consequence of its __________ system.

19.

1 point

Which of the following regions best demonstrates the worst economic failure in the age of globalization?

Southeast Asia

Africa

Antarctica

Latin America

20.

1 point

The “two-turnover test” is a measure of:

whether a country is a consolidated democracy.

whether economic development is successful.

the development of party systems.

collaboration among political elites.

21.

1 point

Germany's social insurance program is administered by:

the German bureaucracy

the legislative branch

nongovernmental organizations

private corporations

22.

1 point

Germany uses a

market based insurance system

national health insurance system

privately run health care system

23.

1 point

The Kyoto Protocol:

prescribes international pollution rates

treats all countries the same

never went into effect

was rejected by the US

all of the above

24.

1 point

For all authoritarian regimes, which aspect of society would be considered the most important?

the economy

the military

the sociality

the political system

25.

1 point

The authority of the judiciary to decide whether a specific law contradicts the constitution is known as:

stare decisis

judicial restraint

judicial review

judicial activism

26.

1 point

Authoritarian regimes sometimes allow a degree of rule of law in order to

build legitimacy by providing personal security.

check the power of the executive and the legislature.

demonstrate public support

pursue opposition leaders.

27.

1 point

Which of the following is a strategy to reduce the cost of health care?

increasing the risk pool

paying doctors on a per patient basis

requiring patients to copay

all of the above

28.

1 point

In response to globalization, LMEs tend to:

increase worker training.

proceed very cautiously.

strengthen market mechanisms

increase the role of unions.

29.

1 point

Which of the following countries has a two party system?

Britain

Germany

Mexico

India

30.

1 point

Which of the following is a type of regime change?

all of the above

Military coups

Social revolutions

Elections

a and b but not c

31.

1 point

Foreign Direct Investments are

investment in productive activity within the country.

investment from abroad in productive activity in another country

investment from abroad directly spent by economic actors in a country.

direct investments in real estate property of foreign countries

32.

1 point

Movements of capital in the form of money across international borders are known as:

international capital flows.

international monetary mobility.

globalization

foreign direct investment.

33.

1 point

Nazi Germany and present day North Korea are examples of what type of authoritarian regime?

Totalitarian

Theocratic

Bureaucratic-authoritarian

all of the above

34.

1 point

The ______ type of welfare system has the lowest female participation in the workforce.

liberal

social welfare

christian democratic

social insurance

35.

1 point

Which of the following would not be associated with a personalist regime?

one party regime

democracy

modernizing authoritarianism

military rule

36.

1 point

Which of the following benefits is/are funded via social insurance in the US

retirement

disability

unemployment

all of the above

37.

1 point

According to the hyper-globalization perspective, globalization tends to produce:

policy convergence among wealthy countries

many varieties of capitalism

policy divergence among wealthy countries.

coordinated market economies

38.

1 point

Which of the following type of welfare states focuses on distinguishing between those that are unable to work and those who are unwilling to work?

Christian Democratic

Social Democratic

Liberal

All of the above

39.

1 point

Which of the following is an example of a means tested public assistance program?

social security

public education

unemployment insurance

subsidized housing

40.

1 point

Social movements:

have loosely defined organizational structure

represent people who weren't included in political institutions

employ informal mechanisms to fulfill their purpose

all of the above

41.

1 point

In the poorest countries the biggest health care challenges involve

rising costs

patient access

doctors demands

patient compliance

42.

1 point

Which of the following countries are key examples of liberal market economies?

USA

UK

Sweden

A and B but not C

B and C but not A

43.

1 point

A system in which multiple parties exist but one wins every election and governs continuously is called a

44.

1 point

What is the reason that authoritarian regimes put effort into creating some form of election?

increase participation

increase legitimacy

increase sovereignty

none of the above- they don't have elections

45.

1 point

The "food stamps" program is an example of:

social insurance

means tested public assistance

Obamacare

universal entitlement

46.

1 point

What is the name given to the increasing strength and stability of a democratic regime after a democratic transition?

Democratic consolidation

Deauthoritarianization

Democrifying

Democratic transition

47.

1 point

What is the factor that scholars generally see has the greater influence on whether a state will develop successfully?

a democratic regime

a strong educational system

a strong economic bureaucracy

an authoritarian regime

48.

1 point

Traditional oligarchies, empires, monarchies, and sultanates are all examples of

Democratic regimes

Authoritarian regimes

Socialist regimes

Populist regimes

49.

1 point

The main form of market failure causing environment damage are/is:

moral hazards

externalities

economic growth

imperfect information