COMPARATIVE POLITICAL
INSTITUTIONS (EXAM 1) (PITT)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED.
Outline the definition of the state as proposed by Max Weber. -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Max Weber described the state as "an entity which
successfully claims a 'monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force
within a given territory.'" To Weber, the modern state would be
considered the ideal type.
Explain the difference between external and internal sovereignty. Give
two examples of states lacking external sovereignty and two examples
of states lacking internal sovereignty. - CORRECT-ANSWER-External
sovereignty is sovereignty relative to outside powers that is legally
recognized in international law, requiring the ability to defend its
territory without being overly dependent on another power. Examples
of states that lacked external sovereignty were the American colonies
before the Revolution, and Japanese-controlled Manchuria during
,World War II. Internal sovereignty is the sole authority within a territory
capable of making and enforcing laws and policies, with the ability to
defend it. Examples of states that lack internal sovereignty are Libya
and Somalia.
What are differences between a nation and an ethnic group? Give two
examples of each category. - CORRECT-ANSWER-A nation is a group
that proclaims itself to be such, and has (or seeks) control of a state.
Examples of nations include the Irish (in Ireland) and the Palestinians (in
Palestine). Ethnic groups, on the other hand, are groups of people that
see themselves as united by cultural attributes or common history, but
don't claim themselves as nations or seek control of a state. Examples
of ethnic groups include African-Americans and Asian-Americans in the
United States.
What's the difference between the two categories of workers
employed in the government bureaucracy? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Civil
workers are members of modern bureaucracy hired and promoted
based on qualifications and merit, hired to serve all governments
without any partiality. Political appointees, on the other hand, are top
level bureaucrats hired on the basis of political loyalty, that come and
go with each government.
, What are the reasons why a social science cannot be truly considered a
science in the same way that a physical science can? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-It's hard to measure for all variables and situations since
they're constantly changing and prone to bias.
What was the regime of "competitive oligarchy?" - CORRECT-ANSWER-
high liberalization and low inclusiveness, few people in power
What political system did South Africa have during Apartheid (1910-
1990), as well as Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands in the late 19th
century? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Competitive oligarchy
How did Hitler achieve power in Germany? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Economic crisis and decline of the Weimar Republic led to democracy
being established in 1919, Rise to power of the National Socialist party
(i.e., Nazi) through elections, Adolf Hitler creates a totalitarian regime
after reaching power in 1933
INSTITUTIONS (EXAM 1) (PITT)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED.
Outline the definition of the state as proposed by Max Weber. -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Max Weber described the state as "an entity which
successfully claims a 'monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force
within a given territory.'" To Weber, the modern state would be
considered the ideal type.
Explain the difference between external and internal sovereignty. Give
two examples of states lacking external sovereignty and two examples
of states lacking internal sovereignty. - CORRECT-ANSWER-External
sovereignty is sovereignty relative to outside powers that is legally
recognized in international law, requiring the ability to defend its
territory without being overly dependent on another power. Examples
of states that lacked external sovereignty were the American colonies
before the Revolution, and Japanese-controlled Manchuria during
,World War II. Internal sovereignty is the sole authority within a territory
capable of making and enforcing laws and policies, with the ability to
defend it. Examples of states that lack internal sovereignty are Libya
and Somalia.
What are differences between a nation and an ethnic group? Give two
examples of each category. - CORRECT-ANSWER-A nation is a group
that proclaims itself to be such, and has (or seeks) control of a state.
Examples of nations include the Irish (in Ireland) and the Palestinians (in
Palestine). Ethnic groups, on the other hand, are groups of people that
see themselves as united by cultural attributes or common history, but
don't claim themselves as nations or seek control of a state. Examples
of ethnic groups include African-Americans and Asian-Americans in the
United States.
What's the difference between the two categories of workers
employed in the government bureaucracy? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Civil
workers are members of modern bureaucracy hired and promoted
based on qualifications and merit, hired to serve all governments
without any partiality. Political appointees, on the other hand, are top
level bureaucrats hired on the basis of political loyalty, that come and
go with each government.
, What are the reasons why a social science cannot be truly considered a
science in the same way that a physical science can? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-It's hard to measure for all variables and situations since
they're constantly changing and prone to bias.
What was the regime of "competitive oligarchy?" - CORRECT-ANSWER-
high liberalization and low inclusiveness, few people in power
What political system did South Africa have during Apartheid (1910-
1990), as well as Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands in the late 19th
century? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Competitive oligarchy
How did Hitler achieve power in Germany? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Economic crisis and decline of the Weimar Republic led to democracy
being established in 1919, Rise to power of the National Socialist party
(i.e., Nazi) through elections, Adolf Hitler creates a totalitarian regime
after reaching power in 1933
