CPO Exam 2 Questions And 100% Correct
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A(n) ___________ regime is a highly centralized political regime with some sort of strong
ideology that seeks to penetrate and dominate the state, society, and economy. Such a
regime also uses violence and terror in order to destroy obstacles to change. - ANSWER
totalitarian
Which of the following institutional explanations does the textbook argue BEST accounts
for the following difference: why is it that today South Africa is a democracy whereas
Zimbabwe is solidly authoritarian? - ANSWER South Africa was more urban and
industrialized, leading to a stronger and more diverse civil society that moderated the
ANC; Zimbabwe's weaker civil society was unable to prevent the ZANU-PF from evolving
into a military movement dominated by one ethnic group.
Which of the following does "rule by theft," or the draining of state assets and resources
for personal gain, perhaps an extreme form of? - ANSWER clientelism
In which the state attempts to control its population by establishing a beneficial
relationship with the people, the correct term is - ANSWER co-optation.
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and __________ backed authoritarian rulers
against democratic forces as a way to maintain or expand their international influence. -
ANSWER the United States
Illiberal regimes are growing in prominence around the world. What sets them apart
from other nondemocracies? - ANSWER They have some features of democracy, but
with important qualifications.
For instance, in North Korea, the Kim family is treated like gods, and their pictures are
placed in a special place in the homes of its citizens. Which of the following is this an
example of? - ANSWER personality cult
, The usual strategy of nondemocratic regimes to force people is with threats to life and
livelihoods. What's this strategy called? - ANSWER coercion
One common cultural argument is that democracy is a unique product of the historical
experiences of Europe. Proponents of this approach argue that these societies
developed a culture that stresses __________, and that these values are largely absent in
today's nondemocracies. - ANSWER individualism and secularism
One-party systems such as China prefer to use __________ as the primary mechanism to
ensure compliance and support. - ANSWER co-optation (corporatism and clientelism)
Or, the personal or monarchic regimes may found their rule upon the basis of traditional
legitimacy, or they may rely on patrimonialism, which is - ANSWER an arrangement
whereby a ruler relies on a retinue of followers within the state, who receive immediate
rewards in exchange for carrying out the ruler's will.
Some nondemocracies have replaced civil society by creating or sanctioning a limited
number of organizations-churches, labor unions, student or youth groups, for
example-established or approved by the state. What is this called? - ANSWER
corporatism
For example, the more oil or minerals a state has, the greater its struggles with
democratic development will be for a number of reasons. This is known as which of the
following? ANSWER the resource trap theory
Which of the following statements about the conditions under which military rule MOST
often arises is CORRECT? ANSWER When governments are striving to maintain
legitimacy and stability in the face of mass protest, the military may step in to provide
stability.
We can compare the kinds of government over the past 40 years and show that the
number of - ANSWER nondemocracies has declined.
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A(n) ___________ regime is a highly centralized political regime with some sort of strong
ideology that seeks to penetrate and dominate the state, society, and economy. Such a
regime also uses violence and terror in order to destroy obstacles to change. - ANSWER
totalitarian
Which of the following institutional explanations does the textbook argue BEST accounts
for the following difference: why is it that today South Africa is a democracy whereas
Zimbabwe is solidly authoritarian? - ANSWER South Africa was more urban and
industrialized, leading to a stronger and more diverse civil society that moderated the
ANC; Zimbabwe's weaker civil society was unable to prevent the ZANU-PF from evolving
into a military movement dominated by one ethnic group.
Which of the following does "rule by theft," or the draining of state assets and resources
for personal gain, perhaps an extreme form of? - ANSWER clientelism
In which the state attempts to control its population by establishing a beneficial
relationship with the people, the correct term is - ANSWER co-optation.
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and __________ backed authoritarian rulers
against democratic forces as a way to maintain or expand their international influence. -
ANSWER the United States
Illiberal regimes are growing in prominence around the world. What sets them apart
from other nondemocracies? - ANSWER They have some features of democracy, but
with important qualifications.
For instance, in North Korea, the Kim family is treated like gods, and their pictures are
placed in a special place in the homes of its citizens. Which of the following is this an
example of? - ANSWER personality cult
, The usual strategy of nondemocratic regimes to force people is with threats to life and
livelihoods. What's this strategy called? - ANSWER coercion
One common cultural argument is that democracy is a unique product of the historical
experiences of Europe. Proponents of this approach argue that these societies
developed a culture that stresses __________, and that these values are largely absent in
today's nondemocracies. - ANSWER individualism and secularism
One-party systems such as China prefer to use __________ as the primary mechanism to
ensure compliance and support. - ANSWER co-optation (corporatism and clientelism)
Or, the personal or monarchic regimes may found their rule upon the basis of traditional
legitimacy, or they may rely on patrimonialism, which is - ANSWER an arrangement
whereby a ruler relies on a retinue of followers within the state, who receive immediate
rewards in exchange for carrying out the ruler's will.
Some nondemocracies have replaced civil society by creating or sanctioning a limited
number of organizations-churches, labor unions, student or youth groups, for
example-established or approved by the state. What is this called? - ANSWER
corporatism
For example, the more oil or minerals a state has, the greater its struggles with
democratic development will be for a number of reasons. This is known as which of the
following? ANSWER the resource trap theory
Which of the following statements about the conditions under which military rule MOST
often arises is CORRECT? ANSWER When governments are striving to maintain
legitimacy and stability in the face of mass protest, the military may step in to provide
stability.
We can compare the kinds of government over the past 40 years and show that the
number of - ANSWER nondemocracies has declined.
